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Holy Trinity Lutheran church

Holy Trinity Lutheran church, Tukums

 js77 Says:  This church is built in 17th century, but some parts were added later in 18th century. 

Castle tower

Castle tower, Tukums

 js77 Says:  This tower is everything what’s left from Livonian Knights Order castle built most likely in 14th century. It is located in the centre of town. Now in the tower is a town museum. It is very nice small museum, but I am not sure if the ticket seller/guide speaks English (or... 

Hotels  

Arka

 1 Review and 0 Opinions  The Arka is the newest hotel in Tukums. It is right in town not far from the museums and other sites... 

Hotels  

Slokenbekas Muiza: Accomodation outside Tukums

Slokenbekas Muiza: Accomodation outside Tukums, Tukums

 niamey00 Says:  Slokenbekas estate is located about 5 kilometers outside of Tukums. It was built at the end of the 15th century and has benn recently restored. It contains a museum about transport and roads in Latvia, a restaurant, and a few rooms in which you can stay. 

Red Cross Hotel Sarkana Krusta Viesnica: Tukums Hotel

Red Cross Hotel  Sarkana Krusta Viesnica: Tukums Hotel, Tukums

 niamey00 Says:  Rooms cost from 10 to 20 Lats a night. 

Tonuss Hotel: Tukums Hotel

Tonuss Hotel: Tukums Hotel, Tukums

 niamey00 Says:  Another central hotel in Tukums., it has rooms from about 6 Lats. 

Lidakas: Beautiful log cabin by a lake

Lidakas: Beautiful log cabin by a lake, Tukums

 niamey00 Says:  A beautiful log cabin right on the shores of a lake about 9 kilometers outside of Tukums. The cabin comes equipped with all you need: kitchen and utensils, a bathroom with shower and clothes washer/drier, two bedrooms for four people. In addition there are two lofts with a... 

Transportation  

Train

Train, Tukums

 js77 Says:  You can get to Tukums from Riga also by suburban train: http://www.1188.lv/satiksme?sub=vilcieni&PHPSESSID=4ce0592620033989a732d0620bcc79c6&lang=en. It is a little bit cheaper then bus, but take the same time to reach Tukums. These trains are going through Jurmala, so you... 

Bus

Bus, Tukums

 js77 Says:  There are frequent (each hour or sometimes often) buses from Riga. It takes 1-1.5 hours to get there depending on which bus you are taking. For prices and timetable for this and other bus routes check this link: http://www.1188.lv/satiksme?sub=autobusi&lang=en. 

Off The Beaten Path  

Slokenbeka (Shlockenbeck) fortified medieval manor

Slokenbeka (Shlockenbeck) fortified medieval manor, Tukums

 js77 Says:  This little „castle” was built in late 15th or early 16th century by vassal (liege) of Livonian Knights Order. Such fortified medieval house is some kinda unique in Latvia. Now in this building is a museum for Latvian road building history. It is located few km outside... 

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 Another central hotel in Tukums., it has rooms from about 6 Lats. 

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Tukums – a typical Latvian town

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 Tukums is not a touristic town and/or of big historic importance like Sigulda, Cesis or Kuldiga, but it is a good place if you want to see a typical Latvian town. 

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Welcome to Tukums!

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 Tukums, 65 kilometers from Riga, is an ancient Liv settlement. The name comes from the old Liv language: "tukku magi," meaning a row of hills. Tukums suffered badly from bombing during World War II...... 

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