The people of Liepaja have always been very proud, sometimes even too proud. They have always tried to stand out, to take the biggest, the best, the newest and the most modern for themselves. They have always wished to be the first. In fact it has not been without the reason. Which city in Latvia has had its own money not so long time ago? Which city in Latvia except Riga has had the honor to become the capital of the country? Although only half of the year and at the very beginning of the newly established country, but still...
Fortunately, we - the people of Liepaja - can also smile about this character feature of the people of Kurzeme. And, finally, it has given the city a lot of good and will be used with pleasure, honored and shown to the guests by the next generations.
In the world
The largest mechanical organ in the world in Holy Trinity Lutheran Cathedral in Liepāja
Liepāja beach has the whitest and finest sand in the world Saint Meinard’s Catholic Church in Liepāja – the former Vatican’s pavilion during international exhibition “EXPO 2000” in Hannover, Germany
The largest herd of kiangs in the world kept in a confined area in Kalvene Zoo “Cīruļi”
In Europe
The pavilion of Liepāja Peter’s market is one of the most beautiful market pavilions in Europe
Karosta prison – the only military prison in Europe open to tourists
Metal construction bridge over Karosta canal that can be turned - a prominent sample of engineering technical work
The longest swamp trail in Europe – Dunika swamp trail – is 6 km long
In the Baltic
The oldest electric tram in the Baltic – Liepāja tram
The only metallurgical plant in the Baltic – Liepājas Metalurgs
The largest historical military territory in the Baltic – Liepāja fortress and Karosta {Naval Port)
The highest building with cupolas in the Baltic – Liepāja St. Nicholas Orthodox Marine Cathedral in Karosta (Naval port)
The largest Military Cemetery in the Baltic – Priekule Military Cemetery
The only Milk Museum in the Baltic, in Skrunda region
In Latvia The largest guitar and drums in Latvia – objects of environmental design in Liepāja
The oldest Latvian professional theatre in Latvia – Liepāja theatre
The most westerly point of Latvia – “The Green Beam” (“Zaļais stars”) in Bernāti Nature Park
The highest dune in Latvia – Pūsēnu Hill (Pūsēnu kalns) in Nīca parish – is 37 m high
The smallest town in Latvia – Durbe
The only anthem rock in Latvia in Vaiņode Museum
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Heights of Russian classics performed by @Liepajasymphony - great closing of season
Liepāja now in Google Street View. Take a look at places You have been or want to visit!
Gospel choir "Gospel Unusual" will give two concerts in Liepāja in May 19 - in St.Trinity Cathedral and in the yard of hotel Fontaine Royal
Are You ready for Liepāja 3rd Tweed Run? May 19 at 5 pm from Rožu Square.
Besondere Liepājas Angebote im Winter http://t.co/JOFyE8rT