The small stone memorial commemorates poor Maija Roze, otherwise known as the Rose of Turaida 鈥 a character in Sigulda's romantic legend.
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Turaida means 鈥楪od鈥檚 Garden鈥 in ancient Livonian, and this green knoll capped with a fairy-tale castle is certainly a heavenly place. The red-brick castle鈥
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The city of Sigulda has done a fine job developing the historic buildings at its core into one unmissable complex. The highlight is the Livonian Order鈥
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C膿sis Castle is actually two castles in one. The moody dark-stone towers belong to the increasingly restored old castle. Founded by Livonian knights in鈥
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Between 1941 and 1944, the Nazis 鈥 aided by Latvians 鈥 shot more than 35,000 Jews at 55 different sites in this forest. It is one of several killing sites鈥
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These striking pine-covered cliffs loom above a pristine white-sand beach dissected by a glistening stream. This is one of the most enchanting places鈥
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Photogenically set on an islet in the middle of 膧rai拧i Lake, 膧rai拧i Archaeological Park is a reconstruction of a fortified settlement inhabited by鈥
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Right from the outset when you're handed a lit candle in a glass lantern, it's clear that this isn't an ordinary museum. At its centre is C膿sis Castle,鈥
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Like a big pink birthday cake sitting on a verdant lawn, B墨ri艈i Castle governs a scenic tract of land overlooking a tranquil lake. Located on the鈥
Nearby Latvia attractions
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The garden is dotted with sculptures dedicated to epic Latvian heroes immortalised in the dainas, poetic folk songs which are a major Latvian tradition.
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Turaida means 鈥楪od鈥檚 Garden鈥 in ancient Livonian, and this green knoll capped with a fairy-tale castle is certainly a heavenly place. The red-brick castle鈥
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More grotto than cave, this 19m-deep fissure in the earth is most famous for its role in the tragic legend of the Rose of Turaida. Most tourists visit to鈥
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Constructed between 1207 and 1209 by the Livonian Brothers of the Sword, this castle lies mainly in picturesque ruins after being severely damaged during鈥
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The city of Sigulda has done a fine job developing the historic buildings at its core into one unmissable complex. The highlight is the Livonian Order鈥
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The sprawling, crumbling Krimulda estate includes a neoclassical manor house from 1822, whose proud columns look out onto modest gardens. Inside you can鈥
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Enjoy terrific views by catching a ride on the cable car over the Gauja River. From the Sigulda side, it departs from a rocky precipice south of the鈥
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An odd cross between a nature park and a zoo, here elk, deer, bison and wild boar roam in open-air enclosures in the forest. From the parking area, a 4km鈥