Section 91. Aizpute – Snēpele. South Kurzeme.
Section 91. Aizpute – Snēpele.
Worth seeing
Worth seeing
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One of the oldest cities in Latvia. The authentic wood architecture of Aizpute from the 19th century is a European cultural heritage. Ruins of a castle of the Livonian Order, a stone bridge over the Tebra river, water mills, estates.
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The dairy plant produces milk, cream, kefir, cottage cheese, yoghurt and fresh unripe cheese. Available in local shops and elsewhere in Latvia. Address: Bērzu gatve 4, Kazdanga, Dienvidkurzemes novads |
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Walking trail, bicycle path network, lake footbridge with the observation tower over the lake, beautiful landscapes with wooden sculptures, a boulder grotto. |
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The main values of the pub building are the facade, authentic semi-circular arched windows and doors, and two iron-forged wind indicators from 1667. The mill was built in 1840. |
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The manor house was built around 1800 and belonged to Kurzeme barons von Manteuffels. The castle can only be visited when accompanied by a museum employee, if an excursion has been booked at the Kazdanga Museum (Pils gatve 4, +37128616717, solvita.janvare@kultura.dkn.lv). Address: Jaunatnes gatve 1, Kazdanga, Dienvidkurzemes novads Tel.: +371 28616717 kazdanga@dienvidkurzeme.travel |
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Address: “Zemturi”, Laidu pagasts, Kuldīgas novads Tel.: +371 28787683 kristinekristovska@inbox.lv |
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Largest ostrich farm in Latvia displays both large and small birds, the process of incubation of ostrich eggs, and goats. Ostrich meat product tasting and master classes. Address: "Nornieki", Snēpeles pagasts, Kuldīgas novads Tel.: +371 29282032 nornieki@gmail.com |
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Snēpele manor was built in the 19th century and was the property of baron von Hahn family. Evidence of history can be seen in the manor, as well as the weavers' workshop “Vēveri” and memorial room of the painter Indriķis Zeberiņš (painter, graphic artist, book illustrator and cartoonist). Address: Snēpeles muiža, Snēpele, Kuldīgas nobvads Tel.: +371 28311151 |
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Kazdanga Museum introduces the history of Kazdanga parish and the story of Kazdanga Agricultural Technical School – places that have shaped this area and its people for decades. Important to know: At the Kazdanga Museum, you can book a tour of the interior of Kazdanga Castle, which can only be viewed with the guidance of a museum employee. Pils gatve 4, Kazdanga, Dienvidkurzeme +371 28616717 solvita.janvare@kultura.dkn.lv |