Daugavpils

Daugavpils is the second-largest city in Latvia, located in the southeastern region of Latgale along the banks of the Daugava River. Church Hill is a unique place in Daugavpils. Churches of all four main religious denominations in Latgale exist within a relatively small area. This complex creates a unique panorama of Daugavpils. The churches became not only the religious centre of the Jaunbuve neighbourhood but also its architectonic dominant.The complex of buildings contributes to the city panorama with its diversity of architectural styles, from Baroque and Neo-gothic to Byzantine.

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Date: Feb 17

Riga

Riga, Latvia’s capital, is set on the Baltic Sea at the mouth of the River Daugava. It's considered a cultural center and is home to many museums and concert halls. The city is also known for its wooden buildings, art nouveau architecture and medieval Old Town. The pedestrian-only Old Town has many shops and restaurants and is home to busy Livu Square, with bars and nightclubs.

Unesco: Historic Centre of Riga
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Date: August 11

Dome Square

Dome Square is the largest square in the Old Town. The cathedral is one of the most recognizable landmarks in Latvia, and is featured in or the subject of paintings, photographs and television travelogues. Like all of the oldest churches of the city, it is known for its weathercock.

Dome Square hosts Old Riga Christmas Market, which is by far the most sought-after holiday market in Riga.  The fair features a large central tree, a carousel, Santa Claus, music, gifts by craftsmen, and everyone's favorite fragrant Christmas goodies.

Unesco: Historic Centre of Riga
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Date: Aug 24

What do you know about Latvia?

What do you know about Latvia, country of forests, 330 miles of sandy beaches, black balsam and 800 art nouveau buildings.

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Date: Feb 24

Christmas Gifts

Christmas gifts from Riga.
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Date: Dec 20

Riga

A beautiful aerial view of Riga with Riga Cathedral and Vanšu Bridge, a cable-stayed bridge that crosses the Daugava river. 595 meters in length, it is one of five bridges crossing the Daugava in Riga and passes over Ķīpsala island.

Unesco: Historic Centre of Riga
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Date: Dec 3

Riga

City views from Riga: Freedom Monument, Livu Square, House of the Blackheads, Latvian National Opera, Riga canal at Bastejkalns .The Freedom Monument is honouring soldiers killed during the Latvian War of Independence (1918–1920). It is considered an important symbol of the freedom, independence, and sovereignty of Latvia.

Unesco: Historic Centre of Riga
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Date: Nov 25

Flags of the World - Latvia

The red colour is sometimes described as symbolizing the readiness of the Latvians to give the blood from their hearts for freedom and their willingness to defend their liberty. An alternative interpretation, according to one legend, is that a Latvian leader was wounded in battle, and the edges of the white sheet in which he was wrapped were stained by his blood. The white stripe may stand for the sheet that wrapped him.

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Date: Nov 30

Greetings from... Latvia

Greetings from... Latvia, a country on the Baltic Sea between Lithuania and Estonia. Its landscape is marked by wide beaches as well as dense, sprawling forests. Latvia’s capital is Riga, home to notable wooden and art nouveau architecture, a vast Central Market and a medieval Old Town with St. Peter's Church.

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Date: April 18

Riga

A beautiful view of Riga with the cathedral, one of the most recognizable landmarks in Latvia.  Like all of the oldest churches of the city, it is known for its weathercock. It has Romanesque, early Gothic, Baroque, and Art Nouveau features and is considered the largest Medieval church in Latvia and the Baltic States.

Unesco: Historic Centre of Riga
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Date: Sept 18

Three Brothers

The Three Brothers are the oldest medieval dwelling houses in Riga. In medieval times, Maza Pils Street was located in the outskirts of Riga and craftsmen lived there. Today, the buildings that are several centuries old house the Latvian Museum of Architecture and the State Inspectorate for Heritage Protection.

Unesco: Historic Centre of Riga
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Date: Aug 23

House of the Blackheads

House of the Blackheads  is a building situated in the old town of Riga, Latvia. The original building was erected during the first third of the 14th century for the Brotherhood of Blackheads, a guild for unmarried merchants, shipowners, and foreigners in Riga. Today the House of the Blackheads is a museum.

Unesco: Historic Centre of Riga
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Date: Aug 6

CCUN - Latvia

The Cat House is a building in the old town of Riga, the capital of Latvia. It was built in 1909 according to the blueprint of architect Friedrich Scheffel. The building is styled as medieval architecture with some elements of Art Nouveau. It is known for the two cat sculptures, with arched backs and raised tails, on its roof.

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Date: May 10

Christmas in Riga

The card shows the Town Hall Square in the heart of Riga with the Blackheads House, the Town Hall and the statue of Roland.

Thanks to Svetlana for the tag with this beautiful card!
Unesco: Historic Centre of Riga
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Date: Sep, 2

From Latvia

One from Latvia! I have no idea which place it shows but it's definitely an amazing view!

Distance: 1,432 km (890 miles)
Travel time: 8 days

Riga

My first card from Latvia! The card shows the old town of Riga with The Powder Tower, Swedish Gate, The Citadele Church, The Dome Square, Blackheads House and The Dome Cathedral.

Unesco: Historic Centre of Riga
Distance: 1,370 km (851 miles)
Travel time: 12 days