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Valmiera (pronunciation ⓘ) is the largest city of the historical Vidzeme region, Latvia, with a total area of 19.35 square kilometres (7 square miles). As of 2002, Valmiera had a population of 27,323, and in 2020, it was at 24,879. It is a state city, and is the seat of the Valmiera Municipality.
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Tourism in figures and facts in the Valmiera region in 2023. Valmiera Tourism information center. Bruņinieku iela 1, Valmiera, LV- 4201. +371 26332213. tic@valmierasnovads.lv.
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Valmiera main ‘street’ is the River Gauja that divides the city in two, one of which is called Pārgauja. Valmiera is located 107km from Riga. The River Gauja endows Valmiera with a naturalness that one can enjoy when walking along the Gauja’s banks; it takes just five minutes to reach the walking trails.
The city of Valmiera was first documented in historical sources in 1323, but its surroundings have been inhabited as far back as the third and second millennia BC. In 1224, the land around the Gauja was captured by the Livonian Brothers of the Sword, and then by the Livonian Order. This location near the Gauja trade route contributed to the growth ...
The most beautiful and significant tourist attractions in Valmiera are as follows: 1. Valmiera St Simon’s Church - built in 1283; located in Valmiera’s city centre, it is the symbol of and witness to the history of Valmiera. 2. Livonian Order castle ruins andValmiera Museum - a testimony of the power of Valmiera as a medieval city. Valmiera Museum ...
Valmiera and its surroundings are the perfect place for enthusiasts of active tourism. In the summer, everyone has the opportunity to travel across the whole of Valmiera and its surrounding areas by bicycle, or go for a hike. The banks of the River Gauja are highly suitable for this purpose as they reveal a different landscape behind each bend. Val...
Culture and art enthusiasts can enjoy performances in the Valmiera Drama Theatre, and art exhibitions which are available both in Valmiera Museum and Valmiera Community Centre. The art gallery known as ‘Gallery Laipa’, in its turn, provides an opportunity for everyone to express themselves in a creative way by engaging in various master classes. A ...
Valmiera is within easy reach for any traveller by car, train, or bus, and for more active travellers using boat or bicycle. The A3 highway and the Riga-Valka railway line will take you from Riga to Valmiera.
Feb 17, 2021 · Valmiera is the largest city in Vidzeme with active business, nature-friendly thinking, lively cultural and sports life, based on ancient traditions. Here the ancient meets the modern, the industrial meets the natural and therefore the residents and guests of the city feel good here.
VALMIERA OLD TOWN. The historical centre of Valmiera city is comprised of the reopened St Simon’s Church, originally built in 1285, and the nearby located castle ruins of the Livonian Order together with the medieval fortress remnants stretching along the Gauja River.
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