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With the tourism exhibition-fair “Balttour 2016” drawing closer,
Latvia’s regional tourist centres have selected eight Latvian tourism
objects which should definitely be visited by every Latvian citizen and
foreign visitor. Visit “Balttour 2016”; find out more information at the
hall “Apceļo Latviju” and discover this country anew!
VIDZEME
“Veczeme rocks” with its newly-opened campsite area and restaurant
Magnificent sandstone outcrops, which washed by sea waves, change
their look every year and shine particularly bright in the pink sunset,
are one of the truly beautiful natural heritages of the Latvian
seashore! The campsite “Klintis” has found its home at “Veczemju
klintis” where nature’s excellent values go hand in hand with the
convenience required by modern man. There is also a restaurant called
“Rankuļrags” where guests can taste steaming hot and exceptionally
delicious meals at affordable prices.
Alūksne Pilssalas complex
The Livonian Order Castle Ruins is the central object of Pilssala,
where a stage for open-air events is also located. Since last year,
tourists can get a bird’s eye view of the city from here. This is thanks
to the Alūksne viewing tower that has been built in Pilssala. Guests
can get to the city from the tower using the new “Tempļakalns”
pedestrian bridge, which during evening hours surprises everyone with
beautiful plays of light, water and colours. The renovated “Brūža”
building at the lake shore is home to the Alūksne Culture Centre and
offers great emotions for visitors during a romantic concert or theatre
performance full of adventures.
KURZEME
Liepāja Concert Hall “Lielais dzintars”
“Lielais dzintars” is the newest acoustic concert hall in Latvia. The
architectural concept of it is based on the symbol of Liepāja – amber,
which is located on the coast of the Baltic Sea. The architecture of the
building is like music, which is constant and frozen in both time and
amber. Excellent acoustics is the basis of this contemporary
architecture building and it promises to provide an unforgettable
experience for every visitor. Learn about the cultural event programme
and opportunities to get to know “Lielais dzintars” using the tourist
guide at “Balttour 2016”!
The Great Kemeri Bog
It is one of the largest moss bogs located along Latvia’s coast. The
wooden boardwalk - which takes visitors on a 3.4 kilometre long walk,
allowing one to fully enjoy the magic of the bog, has gained huge
popularity. Meanwhile, climbing the tower you can see fantastic views
from the top. Among the novelties added this year, is Purvubrideji.lv,
where two attractive bog scientists and enthusiasts organise hikes and
educational events in the bog to show the magic of it from another point
of view. Incidentally, on Saturday 6 February the visitors of “Balttour
2016” will have a chance to make a reservation for some of the hikes
because they also take place in winter – special swamp shoes are
replaced with snow shoes.
ZEMGALE
Rundāle Palace Museum 
It is an unaffected fundamental value of Zemgale – 235,695 people
visited it last year. Rundāle Palace, which is the most outstanding
baroque and rococo architectural monument in Latvia, will celebrate its
280th anniversary this year. A new room in classicism style, as well as
two new exhibitions will be opened to mark this occasion. Certainly
there will also be events – once a month the concert programme of
Liepāja Symphony Orchestra is planned to be held in the palace. The
International Early music festival XXII will culminate in the castle’s
hall and park. On top of that, the traditional Garden Festival at the
beginning of July promises to be particularly magnificent – with flower
exhibitions and a broad entertainment programme.
Tērvete Nature Park 
Wooden sculptures and winding pathways, bridges and boardwalks
spanning the valley of the River Tērvete will take visitors into the
fairy tale world of Latvian writer Anna Brigadere. This park is
considered the most outstanding destination for European tourists in
Latvia and has experienced several additions – a 39-m-tall viewing tower
has been constructed there, which offers a breath-taking view of
Zemgale, “The Happy Land’s air tracks” where children can feel the
character of “Sprīdītis” have been made, and also a pedestrian bridge
with a construction never seen in Latvia before has been built. During
evening hours it is richly illuminated. Incidentally, it is also worth
visiting the park during winter months – then the ice-rink is available
and the pathways are perfect for skiing.
LATGALE The Embassy of Latgale “Gors” 
The Eastern Latvia’s Concert Hall is a place where the story of
Latgale is both created and told. “Gors” speciality is the celebration
of the Latgalian language. Ancient values, traditions and creation,
language and events, the most significant global trends, art, culture,
dance and songs converge here. “Gors” is a place which thrums and hums –
concerts, theatre performances, art exhibitions, films, seminars and
conferences are held here, there is a restaurant to celebrate life, as
well as a playroom for children. At night, the illuminated concert hall
obtains a surreal animated effect – it seems as if the whole building
vibrates from the muted sounds of music. It is definitely a place worth
visiting for everyone!
Daugavpils Mark Rothko Art Centre 
A multi-functional contemporary art and culture centre is located in
the Arsenal Building of Daugavpils Fortress where history goes hand in
hand with contemporary art, creating a unique and inspiring place for
self-expression and experience. As the centre continuously offers new
and multiform art exhibitions, they attract local and foreign tourists
alike. This is the only place in Eastern Europe where it is possible to
see the original works of world-famous abstract expressionism founder
Mark Rothko.
If you want these eight objects to be the beginning of your Latvian discovery trip, then
visit the tourism exhibition-fair “Balttour 2016” from 5 – 7 February!
You will have a chance to find inspiration and to obtain information on
recently created tourism routes, tourists’ favourite places, the
opportunities of leisure activities, gastronomic tours and even ritual
baths in the Exhibition Centre’s hall “Apceļo Latviju!”. Furthermore, on
all three days, singers and dancers of the Latvian region will perform
on the great stage of “Balttour 2016”. Meanwhile in the hall “Atklāj
pasauli!” there will be a chance to learn the opportunities of foreign
tourism and to go shopping at the travel fair!
The
exhibition-fair “Balttour 2016” is organised by the Association of
Latvian Travel Agents and Operators (ALTA), and provided by
International Exhibition Company BT1. More information on the exhibition
is available at
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