Latvia Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
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About Latvia
In the ancient and medieval world, the territory of today's Latvia was known for its particular significance to commerce. The famous route from the Vikings to the Greeks mentioned in ancient chronicles stretched fromScandinaviathrough Latvian territory, along the river Daugava, to the Kievan Rus and Byzantine Empire. Across the European continent, Latvia’s coast was known as a place for obtaining amber which was more valuable than gold in many places during the Middle Ages. Latvian amber was known in places as far away as AncientGreeceand the Roman Empire. In the 12th century, German traders arrived, bringing with them missionaries who attempted to convert the pagan Finno-Ugric and Baltic tribes to the Christian faith. The Germans founded Riga in 1201, making it the largest and most powerf
Top Attractions in Latvia
Explore the best things to see and do in Latvia:
- ★Bauska Country Music Festival
- ★Cēsis Art Festival
- ★Count of May
- ★Cycling Festival and Cycling Night
- ★Easter
- ★Festival of World Music
- ★International Baltic Ballet Festival
- ★International Ice Sculpture Festival
Latvia Travel Guide Sections
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