This is the Karosta prison, or guardhouse, built in 1900 and originally serving as a hospital. This facility is unique in that it is the only prison in Europe open to tours. This place is known for its terrible and sometimes bloody events - for example, during totalitarian regimes, mass executions took place here. There are also no less gloomy reviews from locals, who claim that mystical things happen within these walls, and that restless ghosts roam the prison corridors.

At this point, the Daugava has numerous bends, creating suitable conditions for water tourism - this point has not been ignored, so along the river there are a number of boat and raft rental points, as well as excellent places for rest stops. In addition, the park preserves unique historical monuments - the fact is that the river has served as the basis for the development of adjacent territories since ancient times, and castles were built and entire settlements were formed on its banks.

Its width is about 110 meters, and during floods it is 280 meters, although the height is quite small - from 1.6 to 2.2 meters across the entire width. Due to the specific shape of the rapids from which the water falls, the waterfall has an amazing zigzag line. Regularly, at certain moments in autumn and spring, a fascinating spectacle is observed here - spawning fish try to jump over the river rapids, and several centuries ago this feature began to be used for fishing.

St. Peter's Church stands out against the backdrop of the city's panoramas with its tall spire topped with a figure of a rooster. Today, it is a functioning Lutheran church where masses are held regularly, and on its recognizable spire, at a height of 71 meters, there is an observation deck with an excellent view of the surroundings. The interior halls of pink brick have a strict decoration with laconic decorative elements of carved wood and ancient epitaphs.

For many years since its foundation, the garden has been regularly replenished with new plant species from all over the world - in total, about 6 thousand plants grow on the park's 15-hectare territory. Today, the botanical garden has become a favorite place for walks and recreation - here you can leisurely stroll along the green alleys, visit many greenhouses and simply enjoy nature in the heart of the capital city.

The Ethnographic Open-Air Museum is a must-see in Latvia if your route passes through Riga. Here, on a vast territory of 90 hectares, ancient buildings from past centuries (17th-20th centuries) are collected - houses, outbuildings, temples, mills and even entire households with many household items typical of that era - there are 118 buildings in total. All these buildings were dismantled and carefully brought from all regions of Latvia, after which they were rebuilt on the territory of the museum.

The Aglona Basilica is a major shrine and landmark of Latvia of international significance. The first mention of the village of Aglona dates back to 1236. And in 1697, local landowners asked the bishop to build a monastery and a school in the village. Later, the first wooden basilica was built here and a male and female monastery were established.

The area of ​​the park is colossal - more than 38 thousand hectares, and these territories are occupied by forests and swamps, under which hydrogen sulphide mineral water is formed in one of the soil layers. This landmark of Latvia is famous for its very rich flora and fauna - for example, about 900 ferns, more than 2,200 species of moss, one hundred and fifty lichens, more than 500 species of mushrooms grow here. A quarter of the plants growing in the park are listed in the Red Book of Latvia.

The Dinaburg Fortress is a model of fortification art. Despite numerous tests of time, some forts and ramparts have remained intact. Over time, the Daugavpils authorities hope to turn this complex into a modern cultural center.

The fortress was surrounded by a system of fortifications, and later ceremonial halls and living quarters were built. The castle complex includes the ducal palace, which houses the exhibition, as well as the ruins of the Livonian Order castle with an observation tower. The court life of the Middle Ages, holidays and everyday life, outfits, habits, customs - all of the past is reflected in the Bauska Castle very clearly and realistically.

Today, the Mitava Palace is the largest Baroque palace in the Baltics. The construction of the palace took place in several stages and lasted for several decades. Nowadays, a museum has been organized in the palace, where you can see the family tombs of the Dukes of Courland and Semigallia. There is practically no information left about the original interiors.

Once upon a time in the Middle Ages, there was a bishop's residence here, the Livonian Order was located here, and even a garrison of Swedish soldiers was stationed here. Today, the fortress retains the imprint of antiquity, which is why the castle has acquired the status of a museum complex these days, and a museum-reserve has been created on its territory. The museum complex includes not only the castle, but also a lot of surrounding historical buildings - there are 37 such structures in total.

This is the largest park-reserve in Latvia, which is characterized by a variety of landscape forms, numerous springs, cliffs, caves, rocks, outcrops of multi-colored sandstone, unique natural and cultural monuments. In total, the Gauja National Park has more than 500 different attractions, including ancient hill forts, castles, churches, mills, manors, and many other archaeological, architectural and historical monuments.

An outstanding architectural monument, the Rundale Palace, a joint creation of the outstanding architect Rastrelli, the sculptor Graff and the Italian artists Zucchi and Martini, is the most important cultural heritage and a valuable landmark of Latvia. This architectural masterpiece is located in the very center of the country, in the cultural and historical region of Zemgale.

The House of the Blackheads in Riga is one of the main symbols of the Latvian capital and one of the main attractions of Latvia. Cultural events, concerts, exhibitions, and excursions are regularly held here. The house also temporarily became the residence of the Latvian president, due to the renovation of the Riga Castle.

Новая католическая церковь в городе Сарья появилась в середине XIX века, но принадлежала к этой конфессии недолго, так как в 1865 её переосвятили в православную. Далее каких-либо значимых событий в жизни церкви не происходило, пока в середине 30-х годов прошлого века её не закрыли и не превратили в склад. Под конец Перестройки храм собирались передать католикам, но в итоге он оказался у православной церкви.