Sunday, June 6, 2010

Latvia – Known For Its Excellent Beauty And Charm

Latvia is a country situated in Northern Europe near the Baltic region. It has derived its name from the river known as the Latuva. The Latvian folk songs are really popular and famous for their melodies. There are more than 30000 folk songs that are known. Also their culture and traditions are likely to be explored when you visit Latvia.


Best Places To Visit

There are many places to explore in Latvia but only a few are described here:

1. Pedvale Open Air Art Museum
It is a historical monument which was opened in the year 1991 and spread in a large area of 100 hectares. It covers the rivers and the forest. Many of the artists love to come here and want to spend their days here in this beautiful environment. Lots of artists have captured this wonderful beauty of nature in their canvas.

2. The Dome Cathedral
The Dome Cathedral built in the year 1212 is a masterpiece and its design is based on the renaissance style. Because it is visited by lots of visitors therefore sometimes music concerts are also organized here.

3. Jurmala Beach
The beach is located on the coast of Riga and it is surrounded by dense forest all around the beach. Because of its exotic location it is very popular among the tourist.

4. Aglona Basilica
It is a shrine that is a pilgrimage site for the Christians with history dating back to the year 1699. This is also a famous destination known for its beauty and exclusive architecture.

5. Tervete Nature Park
The park consists of amazing views and playground for children. The visitors can enjoy a lot as there are swings for kids. It is mostly seen as a picnic spot and so during the holidays it is full of people and kids.