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By LanaFromRiga on April 27, 2005

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Anchors

by LanaFromRiga

In the Seaside, open-air museum is anchor trail. There is the biggest anchor collection in the Baltic States with 100 pieces from the 17th century up to nowadays. Some younger and bigger anchors weigh up to 13-22
tons. There is an anchor trail created in the Seaside Park.

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By LanaFromRiga on April 25, 2005

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The Free Port Authority

by LanaFromRiga

It is situated in a building that originally was a hotel, called “Royal” and it was built during the period of historicism and art nouveau. The building was reconstructed in 1998 and has been awarded the prize of the Union of Architects of Latvia as the bet reconstruction of the year.

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Directions: Near the Castle

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By LanaFromRiga on April 27, 2005

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Town hall street

by LanaFromRiga

The Town-hall Square is enclosed by historical buildings – the Evangelical Lutheran Church of St.Nicolas and the building at 13 Annas Street, dating to the 18th century, which since 1850 was used as a town-hall. Town hall square is one of the most popular places for walks in Ventpils. Every year different tradition activities are organised in the Town hall square during the Sea Festival, at Christmas and other holidays.

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By LanaFromRiga on April 25, 2005

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The promenande

by LanaFromRiga

Till the middle of the 20th century a chain of port warehouses was situated in this area. Today several remarkable tourist attractions are located there – Livonian order castle, excursion boat “Hercogs Jekabs”, and the monument to K.Valdemars (famous Latvian writer). Ostas street promenade is a popular place for taking a walk. From here, the industrial activities of the Ventspils Port can be oberved.

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By LanaFromRiga on April 25, 2005

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Ventspils Castle

by LanaFromRiga

It is the oldest medieval fortress in Latvia that has almost completely preserved its original dimensions till the present days. The castle was first mentioned in historical sources in 1290. Today it houses the museum of Ventspils – one of the most modern in the Baltic States.
Open: Dauly 9.00am-6.00pm from 1 May to 31 October, 10.00am – 5.00pm from 1Novembr to 30 April.
Prices: 0,50LVL (children, students, pensioners), 1LVL (adults), 2,50LVL (family ticket.

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Address: 17 Jana Street, Ventspis, LV-3601

Phone: +371 3626288

Website: www.ventspilsmuzejs.lv

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By LanaFromRiga on May 5, 2005

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Lutheran Church

by LanaFromRiga

The Church is in the Hall Square. It built in times when Latvia was a part of Russian imperia. Classicism style and bright colour make this building very special.

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Directions: Near the market place

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By LanaFromRiga on April 15, 2004

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The monument of Kr.Valdemars

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Krishjanis Valdemars is a famous person in Latvia. He collected “dainas” – folklore short poems. The monument is in the coast of river Venta.

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Address: besides the Ventspis Castle

Directions: The centre of Ventspils

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By LanaFromRiga on April 15, 2004

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The Mole

by LanaFromRiga

The sea gates from river Venta to the Baltic Sea. Very beautiful place with 2 beacons (lighthouses).

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Address: Besides the Ventspils town beach

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By LanaFromRiga on April 15, 2004

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Modernism style building

by LanaFromRiga

There are no many modernism style buildings in Ventspils, but I found one in the old part of the town. It needs a restoration.

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Directions: In the centre of Ventspils

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	St. Nicholas Lutheran church

By Airpunk on August 31, 2007

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St. Nicholas Lutheran
church

by Airpunk

At tiny town hall square, the largest building is St. Nicholas church which was erected in 1835 in classisistic style. To confuse all tourists, there’s also a russian-orthodox church with the same name, around 200 meters away. To confuse you further, “Lonely Planet” was also a little confused and switched the designation numbers 9 and 10 of these churches. At least that was so in the 4th edition, the one which I used in Ventspils…

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Address: Tirgus Iela 2

Directions: Right at Town Hall Square in the old town

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