Section 97. Jaunmokas – Tukums.
Worth seeing
Bēra watermillThe mill was built in the second half of the 19th century. It was powered not only by the water force but also by two kerosene engines. |
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Ruins of Vecmoku manorVecmoku manor is mentioned in historical sources in 1544. Today, there have survived and can be seen only the ruins of the manor house and several farm buildings. Tel.: +371 29210280 |
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Alleys of Vecmoku manor1050 m long alley section, included in the list of natural monuments – protected alleys. |
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Sekļa (or Sēkļa) lakeThe most popular fishing place around Tukums. The other side of the lake is a popular bathing place. Tel.: +371 23771600 |
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Jumprava lakeLegend has it that a virgin (jumprava) drowned in the lake, hence the name of the lake. |
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TukumsA small town surrounded by gardens on the outskirts of Kurzeme. Several museums; the rose route shows the splendour of different rose flowers in the town's greenery. |
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Tukums Art MuseumOne of the most valuable Latvian art collections of the first half of the 20th century. Tel.: +371 25494677 |
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Art gallery “Doors”Contemporary art exhibitions. Tel.: +371 63124312, +371 28391437 |
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Tukums History MuseumLocated in the town's oldest stone building, which is known as the Castle Tower. Tel.: +371 63124348, 2562213 |
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Straw MuseumThe first museum of its kind in Latvia, there are more than 500 exhibits. Tel.: +371 29495746 |
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Durbe CastleOne of the most interesting classicism castles in Kurzeme; a museum. Tel.: +371 26305946, +371 25721502 |
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MelnezersA small lake on the border of Tukums surrounded by forest. Bathing places with footbridges and marked trails for pedestrians, Nordic walkers and runners. |