Latvia city tour. The video review will acquaint you with the small European state of Latvia, with interesting cities, historical sights. Will give an idea of ​​the country, how it is more convenient to come to it. A bird's eye view of 4k video from a drone will allow you to see the beauty of the scenery and the attractiveness of the nature of this small state.

General country information
Latvia is a small Baltic state. Neighbors with Estonia, Lithuania, Belarus and Russia. Officially called the Republic of Latvia. 1,893,700 people live in the country. The state language is Latvian.

Capital
The capital of Latvia is Riga, founded back in 1201. It is the largest city in the country, stretching along the banks of the Daugava River. It combines the architecture of all past eras and different nationalities, which attracts many tourists. In 2014 it was recognized as one of the cultural capitals of Europe. The population is over 600 thousand people. There are many different museums.

Climate
The climate of Latvia is quite mild, especially on the Baltic Sea coast. It becomes more continental towards the center of the country. In winter, there are no severe frosts, but snow-covered streets will delight. Fogs are not uncommon.
Summer is cool and rainy. Average temperature + 18-20 degrees. Sunny days are few. The clearest month is May. In June, the beach season begins on rivers and lakes. But the sea is more comfortable in July-August.
Very warm enough for walking. Indian Summer until the end of October.

Latvian nature (landscapes, beautiful places)
Latvia's nature is diverse. Here you can find forests, swamps, and groves with meadows. The forests are mixed, often waterlogged. Pine and spruce alternate with birch, aspen, alder. Due to different natural zones, flora and fauna are diverse. Human impact on nature is insignificant. There are many rivers and lakes with picturesque shores. Along the entire coast, sandy beaches fringed by dunes are in their pristine beauty.
Main cities:
Daugavpils is the southernmost city in Latvia. A little more than 90 thousand people live in it. The fortress of the XIX century is remarkable. Among the modern facilities there is an ice rink, a ski complex.
The port city of Liepaja. The number of inhabitants is almost 70 thousand. The city is very green. There are many parks, reservoirs. Among the sights there is an amber hourglass, a horse riding arena, Rose Square.
Jurmala is a popular resort. Beaches, walks and hikes in the Kemeri National Reserve are popular among tourists. Various festivals and concerts are held in the famous Dzintari Hall. The population of the city is about 50 thousand people.

What to see
First of all, you need to take a walk through the Old Town of Riga. Houses of ancient architecture, beautiful churches, Riga Castle - the residence of the rulers.
It is worth visiting the Turaida Castle, located near Riga, in the town of Sigulda. It was built in the 13th century and at first was the seat of the bishop. Then the Livonian Order was housed here. Now it is a historical museum. Performances and performances, exhibitions and concerts are held on its territory. Archaeological excavations are underway.
The Motor Museum in Riga is notable. Latvian cars, military equipment, Auto-Uniom cars, mopeds, motorcycles are displayed on three floors. There are single copies.

Attractions of Latvia
Rundale Palace Museum. It was once a country residence of the Dukes of Courland. It is located on 60 hectares in the Zemgale region. It was rebuilt after the devastation and war by the best specialists in Russia and Latvia. 138 rooms on two floors receive tourists. The park area of ​​the palace is very attractive.
Daugavpils fortress. It is noteworthy that it has come down to our times practically unchanged. Built in 1878 on the banks of the Daugava River. It occupies almost 2 sq. kilometers. Inside there is a museum, a water tower. The streets are divided into quarters, surrounded by a rampart, redoubts and bastions.
Mitava Palace in Jelgava. The initiator of the construction is Biron. The largest baroque palace in the Baltic. It took several decades to build. Now there is a museum with the tombs of the dukes of Courland and Zemgale. The Agricultural University is also located here.

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