Sights Liepaja, Latvia

The main attraction of Liepaja is the Orthodox Cathedral of St. Nicholas. It was built in 1900-1903 years in the military port, and the first stone in its foundation laid Tsar Nicholas II. There is also an Orthodox church of St. Anne, the most ancient in Liepaja, mention of which still occur in 1508. In the church you can see the surprisingly beautiful altar from the late 17 th century.

In the city a lot of vegetation - there's even a space Rose, its from 1911 adorn the many rose bushes. In Liepaja is Latvia's largest park - Seaside. Area of the park over 50 hectares, there are growing more than 140 different species of trees and shrubs. At the Old City waterfront interesting to walk along the boardwalk. Previously, it was a closed territory, and now a pleasant and modern place for walks. From the top of the walkway-bridge overlooking the harbor piers, a fountain, and large amber clock. Especially colorful Promenade looks like at night in the light of lamps.

In the northern part of town is the district Karosta, which means "the military port. Here are interesting, one of the oldest Liepaja bridge - a bridge named after O. Kalpaksa, Gallery of Contemporary Art, North Fort (extensive system of fortifications, which gradually washes into the sea) and the garrison prison, where the tourist to participate in a theatrical show. You will feel as a prisoner. In jail they meet all the realities of prison life - checkup, examination, picture with a number in the hands and even the prison rations, if you wish you could stay in jail for the night.

It is interesting to walk along a pedestrian street Tirgonu (merchant), where the main coffee shop (only Latvian Rock Café) and shops, as well as watch local landmark - the Church of St. Ann - the most ancient in Liepaja, mention of which still occur in 1508.