Latvia
Coastal BeachesLatvia spans the Baltic coast with pine forests, wetlands, and medieval Old Towns. Riga's Art Nouveau architecture dominates the capital; Sigulda's castles and Gauja National Park anchor the Vidzeme region with hiking and river valleys. The Kurzeme coast features Liepāja's industrial heritage and Ventspils's beaches. Latgale in the east contains Daugavpils's fortress and cultural depth. Travelers visit Rundāle Palace in Zemgale, kayak the Gauja River, explore Ķemeri National Park's sulfur springs, and walk Jūrmala's seaside promenade. Local cuisine emphasizes rye bread, grey peas with bacon, fresh fish, and dairy products. Winter brings ice fishing and cross-country skiing; summer enables coastal swimming and forest camping.
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