At A Glance
House of the Blackheads
Rundāle Palace Museum
The Freedom Monument
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The rest of the land consists of flat lowland plains and tiny hills. A mosaic of large forests alternates with woodland, fields, and pastures within a typical Latvian landscape. Arable land is dotted with large numbers of birch groves and wooded clusters that provide plant and animal shelter. Latvia has hundreds of miles of undeveloped, dune-filled, pine seaside.
Land Of Multi Cultures
The Festival of Latvian Songs and Dances is a major part of Latvian culture and social life. It happened generally every five years after 1873. Around 30’000 artists are fully involved in the case. Folk songs and traditional choral songs are performed with a cappella singing emphasis, while new , modern songs have recently been added to the repertoire.
Latvian Places
House of the Blackheads
The Blackheads House is a building situated in the old town of Riga, Latvia. The first building for the Brotherhood of Blackheads, a guild for single traders, shipowners, and foreigners in Riga was erected during the first third of the 14th century. Big work was undertaken at the beginning of the 17th century, incorporating much of the Mannerist ornamentation. Sculptures were produced at the August Vol workshop
Rundāle Palace Museum
The Duke of Courland, Ernst Johann von Biron, bought land in Rundāle in 1735, on the site of a future summer residence, with an old medieval chateau. The old castle was burned down, and building began in 1736, following Bartolomeo Rastrelli ‘s plan. As part of the materials and equipment was transferred to the site at Jelgava Palace, work proceeded slowly.
The Freedom Monument
Freedom Monument is a memorial in Riga, Latvia, commemorating the soldiers killed during the Latvian War of Independence (1918–1920). This is seen as an significant sign of freedom , independence and sovereignty for Latvia. The 42-meter high granite, travertine and copper statue, unveiled in 1935, still serves as a focal point for public meetings and official ceremonies organized by Riga.
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