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Author: tourism.sigulda.lv
Source: tourism.sigulda.lv
The first point where to stop by when you arrive! Sigulda are proud to announce that one of suggested places to visit in Sigulda is Tourism Information Center according to statistics of TripAdvisor. The Tourism Information Center that is working daily is the first expression of the city where you can get city map for free and buy original souvenirs of brand "Sigulda Thrills".
5. Sigulda County Tourism Information Center
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Address: Ausekla iela 6, Sigulda
Go to the nearest Tourism Information Center in Sigulda, and we will help you to create a tour route that will allow you to go on an exciting journey through the cultural and historical heritage trails of Sigulda and discover the unique values of nature. Sigulda County Tourism Information Center offers free tourist maps, Wi-Fi, and it is possible to buy souvenirs with the brand "Sigulda thrills!".Choose our tour guides as your fellow-travelers to get acquainted with nature and cultural history sites of Sigulda and Gauja National Park!
4. Cable car over Gauja river
Address: Poruka iela 14, Sigulda
Sigulda cable car offers a trip over the Gauja old valley, overlooking a charming landscape of several kilometres, including Sigulda and Turaida castle, Krimulda manor house, as well as the Bobsleigh and luge track "Sigulda". The cable car connects both river banks in width of 1025 meters.
3. Castle of Livonian order in Sigulda
Address: Pils iela 16/18, Sigulda
The Livonian Order Castle of Sigulda was built in 1207 as a castella type castle, however, it was later rebuilt into a convent type building. A contemporary seeker of medieval aura can climb the northern and main gate tower of the castle. An open-air stage located in the centre of the castle hosts concerts and festivals, including the International Sigulda Opera Music Festival.
2. Bobsleigh and luge track "Sigulda"
Address: Šveices iela 13, Sigulda
The Bobsleigh and Luge Track Sigulda is one of 18 constructions of this type in the world. In comparison with other tracks, this one is unique, since it is accessible for visitors and tourists for attraction rides. International competitions are held at the track every year. 1420 meters, 16 curves and a 200 m long braking distance - these parameters of Sigulda bobsleigh and luge track can be experienced not only by professional athletes, but also by every visitor of Sigulda.
1. Turaida museum reserve
Address: Turaidas iela 10, Sigulda
Most of visitors consider Turaida brick castle as main dominance of Museum Reserve and its visually most impressive element. When looking down from hot air baloon or in autumn eventide in the sunset beams from the oposit bank of the river Gauja in Sigulda, Turaida castle rises above green foliage of trees like mighty ship built of red brick. Forepart of this imaginative ship is formed by northen forecastle gate tower, main tower, which is the highest one. It is like a spar in the middle of the ship but back of the ship is southern forecastle with towershaped southern section.
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