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The westernmost geographical point of Latvia is located approximately 15 km (9 mi) to the south thus making Liepāja Latvia's furthest west city. The city occupies a 1.5-6.5 km wide coastal dune embankment and a foothill plain in the Bartau Plain of the Seaside Lowland.
West side of southern Liepāja is framed by a massive beach and an adjoining park. The nearby streets (Dzintaru, Liepu, Vites) are lined by lovely villas of pre-WW1 era German rich (many of them wooden and; unfortunately but atmospherically, a large number seemingly abandoned).
Liepāja is a state city in western Latvia, located on the Baltic Sea. It is the largest city in the Kurzeme Region and the third-largest in the country after Riga and Daugavpils. Map. Directions.
Liepāja, city and port, Latvia, on the west (Baltic Sea) coast at the northern end of Lake Liepāja. First recorded in 1253, when it was a small Kurish settlement, Liepāja was the site of a fortress built by the knights of the Teutonic Order in 1263.
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With 70,000 residents, Liepāja is the third largest city in Latvia. During the Latvian War of Independence (1918-20) it was briefly the capital of Latvia. Liepāja city consists of two main areas of interest: the city center, and Karosta, the northern part of the city, which used to be a secret Sovietmilitary town. The city center and Karosta have g...
56.524221.01761 Main Bus and Railway Station (Liepajas autoosta), Rīgas iela 71 (1.3 km north of the river), ☏ +371 90006071, +371 63422754, info@lap.lv. Autobus office: M–F 08:00–12:00 and 12:30–1...
Liepāja public transport is offered by Liepāja Sabiedriskais transports. There are four types of public transport in Liepāja - tram, bus, minibus and taxi. See routes, timetables and live traffic here, or a more mobile friendly version. Trams, buses and minibuses have the same tickets, which you can purchase from the driver (€0.80) or in many shops...
Some Latvian phrases will be admired by locals, such as paldies (Thank you) or labdien (Hello). Latvian is spoken natively by more than half of Liepāja's population and is the only official language. Written signs and labels are mostly in Latvian. However, you will also hear Russian in the streets of Liepāja, which is by far the most widespread min...
The former Secret soviet military town of Karosta (northern Liepāja), the Fortress of Liepāja (its parts are located all around the city, the most spectacular ones are on the Baltic shore in Karosta), Liepāja city center with many old art-nouveau and wooden building and cobblestone streets, and the seaside park with its white sandy beach, as well a...
There is much to do and see in the city – nature is everywhere, even within the city: those are not just artificially planted city parks. There are also absolutely unspoiled and natural beaches, forests and meadows near the Liepāja lake. There are some swamps, but they are not that accessible. You can visit special swamp trails in Liepāja region, a...
Knowledge of Latvian language is essential in most jobs. Some permits are required, depending on your home country. It is easier for EU citizens. The average salary is about €400-500 per month, but it varies greatly depending on the area of activity.
Open air markets are always something special for western tourists, but part of daily life for local people. There are many markets throughout the city, but the two most important and largest are the following: 1. 56.50469821.0093961 Peter’s market (Petertirgus) (in the city centre), ☏ +371 63423517. M–Sa 08:00–18:00, Su 08:00–14:00. It has big ind...
Nightlife places, all in the centre, include: 1. 56.51256221.0102581 Fontaine Palace, Dzirnavu iela 4, ☏ +371 63488510. A hotel's music club in an old warehouse, capacity 600 people, offering live bands from around the globe. Popular with travellers and internationals. 2. 56.50847821.0151382 Big7, Baznīcas iela 14/16, ☏ +371 63427318.
In Liepāja you have all you need - choose a cheap and cosy hostel or a five star hotel - Liepāja has it all. The city has an official website, otherwise, here are some examples:
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This place is situated in Liepajas, Latvia, its geographical coordinates are 56° 31' 0" North, 21° 1' 0" East and its original name (with diacritics) is Liepāja. See Liepaja photos and images from satellite below, explore the aerial photographs of Liepaja in Latvia.
