Section 17. Ģipka - Kaltene.
Worth seeing
The Craftsmen’s marketYou can buy local products, seasonal berries, fruits and vegetables. |
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The Roja Marine Fisheries MuseumThis is one of the most important destinations in Northern Kurzeme, offering a wealth of information about the history of the region and the shoreline, its cultural and historical values, the building of sailing ships, fishing traditions, local residents and their work and achievements. The museum was opened in 1968, and right now it has permanent exhibitions about Krišjānis Valdemārs, the Roja maritime school and the building of sailing ships in the 19th century. There is also information about the history of fish processing from the 19th century to the present day, the Liv Shore, and the Soviet contributions toward the development of the coastline. The museum features three women from Kurzeme from different historical periods – Mildiņa, who is a simple fisherman’s wife, Mrs Pauliņš from the era of sailing ship building, and Anna Petrovna from the Soviet era. The three women offer attractive information about objects that are not exhibited at the museum, also displaying the naughty sense of humour that people in Kurzeme have. (Source: Roja TIC) |
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The Birdwatching tower in KalteneThis tower is on the shores of the ancient Litorine Sea, with a lovely view of the unique seashore here – complete with small bays and capes. It is part of the Kaltene nature trail, which is around one kilometre long. The location is of particular interest during spring or autumn migration of birds. Two other bird-watching platforms are nearby.
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Tasting of treats from the "Cīrulīši" homestead+371 28308124 |
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The Fish salad factory "Kaltenes zivis"+371 20201250 |
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Fish shop in RojaTel: +371 22432497. |
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Ģipka manor"Vētras", Ģipka, Rojas pagasts, Talsu novads +371 23226304 gipkasmuiza@inbox.lv In ancient times, Baron von Osten Saken of Dundaga used the Gipka manor as his summer residence. The residential building of the manor was built in 1830. For many years, the building housed the Dundaga forestry department, later - apartments, but in 2021, a local guy named Mareks Langzāms bought part of the building, who wants to establish a local cultural and art center here. |