Kelionė po pabaltijį? (Galbūt ir kur kitur…)
Ketiname keletui dienų išlėkti aplankyti artimiausias Lietuvai kaimynes - Latviją bei Estiją. 
Ką patartumėte ten aplankyti, kur užsukti? Labiausiai domina visokios pilys, rūmai, gražiausi gamtos kampeliai… 
Uch, kaip banalu… 
Geriau jau kur kitur uz ta pace kaina Nors ce tik mano nuomone… 
Aš su sava auto. Na nzn, pasiūlyk gal kur kitur, nebūtinai į tą pusę…
Na, yra Lenkijoj pvz. Wygriai (apie kuriuos nesenai buvo rasyta) & Malbork & Ostroda & Torun, yra Slovakija (apie kuria irgi nesenai buvo rasyta), yra galu gale Cekija, yra Vengrija… Vokietija ar Suomija, jei ne taip ir ‘low budget’ 
Na budama Estijoje tikrai uzsuk jei pakeliui bus i Narva, Tartu, Talina, Ontikos parka (kuris yra salia Kohla-Jarves miestelio), Toila parkas (salia Suomijos ilankos), Kohla-Nomme sachtos 
cia bangoje yra daug temu, kuriuose zmones dalinasi ispudziais ir lankytinomis vietomis is Estijos, Latvijos, pasiieskok daugiau" 
Latvijoj verta aplankyt Sigulda…ten rasit ir piliu,funikulieriu,bobslejaus trasa,…man patiko Bauska This textile-manufacturing center has been in existence since at least 1236. Bauska’s Old Town, with its 16th-century Holy Spirit Church and many one-story wooden buildings, merits a look. The Livonian Order castle hosts numerous festivals each year, including the Renaissance Music Festival (third week of July). The Duke of Courland’s 18th-century villa, in nearby Rundale, is considered by some to be the most beautiful building in the Baltic states. It was designed by Bartolomeo Rastrelli, who also designed the Hermitage in St. Petersburg. It is filled with rich furnishings, which seem even more lavish given that the palace is surrounded by farmland. 40 mi/65 km south of Riga. Daugavpils Latvia’s second-largest city, Daugavpils has been around a long time: Stone Age habitations have been found within the city limits. Yet almost 80% of the city was destroyed during World War II, so most of the architecture is modern. The population is multinational (less than 10% is ethnic Latvian) and relatively poor. The city’s most visually dominating sight is the Daugavpils fortress, built in the 16th century by Ivan the Terrible. Daugavpil also has a number of interesting churches, the most impressive of which is the Italian-designed Church of St. Peter. 115 mi/185 km southeast of Riga. Gauja National Park If the weather is right, a few days in this densely wooded park can be the highlight of a trip to Latvia. Set in the Gauja River Valley, Gauja National Park has scenic cliffs, small caves and wonderfully tall, ancient oak trees. A nice way to see the park is on trail rides or - when the water levels are high in spring - by boat. While in Gauja, you’ll want to stop in Cesis, a former Hanseatic town in the middle of the park. Visit St. John’s Church (from 1281) and the Cesis Castle (founded by the Knights of the Sword in the 1200s). Cesis hosts a number of popular summer festivals, including an opera festival, a beer festival and the Knight’s Festival (with a jousting tournament). 20 mi/30 km northeast of Riga. Jelgava This inland harbor town, set on the polluted Lielupe River, was once a favorite of the Duke of Courland and is currently a center of the textile industry. Visit the History and Art Museum, which describes the heritage of the area and traces the duke’s relations with the Romanovs of Russia. Drop by to see the city hall and Jelgava Castle (now an academy of agriculture). We also enjoyed walking through the landscaped park in nearby Tervete, which is full of wooden sculpture. 25 mi/40 km southwest of Riga. Jurmala Jurmala literally means seaside. It is a lovely cluster of nine towns on the shore of the Gulf of Riga (promotionally known as the Baltic Riviera). The most popular points are Majori and Dzintari. We prefer Majori, which is the perfect place for a stroll, with a nice pedestrian walkway lined with small souvenir shops, ice-cream parlors and sidewalk cafes. The area abounds with wide beaches, dunes and elegant cottages near piney woods. Latvians go there to enjoy the area’s spas, mineral springs and therapeutic mud. The sea, unfortunately, is polluted, so swimming is not an option. On the upside, amber is often found on the beach after a storm. 10 mi/15 km west of Riga. Kuldiga This Baltic vacation spot has a wonderful old town, filled with Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque architecture. It’s a wonderful place to stroll. At St. Katrina’s church, see the museum and the large pipe organ, and take in the view from atop the 82-ft/25-m tower. If you are on your honeymoon, carry your bride (or have yourself carried) across the Kuldigas Waterfall. Latvians say this will bring you good luck. The nearby town of Sabile is home to the country’s largest Roma (Gypsy) population and the world’s northernmost functioning vineyard. 100 mi/165 km west of Riga. Liepaja A longtime home of the Soviet Baltic Fleet, Liepaja boasts an ice-free harbor. Tsar Peter the Great (called Peter the First in Latvia) lived there, and his house is worth a visit. The annual Liepaja’s Dzintars (rock ‘n’ roll festival) in August draws people from throughout the Baltics. 120 mi/195 km southwest of Riga. Riga Founded in 1201, Latvia’s capital and main port (pop. 915,000) is a beautiful city with an almost German ambience and the bustle of a true metropolis. Start your tour in the architecturally diverse Old Town (note the wonderful gargoyles, bas-reliefs and friezes). The ancient section is small and easy to see on foot: It’s separated from the rest of the city by canals. Enter along Brivibas (Freedom) Boulevard. Just before reaching Old Town, you’ll see the towering Freedom Monument, erected in 1935 as a symbol of independence and inexplicably left in place by the invading Soviets. (They did, however, arrest any Latvian who ventured too near the monument and also erected a statue of Lenin just down the block, which has since been removed.) It’s said that the Goddess of Liberty atop the monument is modeled after a woman who still lives near Daugavpils. Other architectural highlights of Riga include the Swedish Gate, Gunpowder Tower, St. Peter’s Cathedral (the steeple offers magnificent views of the city) and Riga Castle, which contains three museums, including one that details the nation’s history. Dom Cathedral, one of the largest churches in the Baltic states, has a 7,000-pipe organ. We also enjoyed the open-air Ethnography Museum (more than 90 traditional Latvian homes) and the Latvian Art Academy (a nice collection of art nouveau works housed in a beautiful Gothic building). Riga’s Central Market, one of the largest in Europe, is housed in five former Zeppelin hangars from World War I. If you’re near the Ministry of the Interior, take a walk through the park across from the Ministry, which contains several stones dedicated to those killed on 20 January 1991 when Soviet Black Berets stormed the building. Their actions unwittingly helped to hasten Latvian independence by turning sentiment against the Soviet Union. For more about life during the Soviet period, visit the War Museum. It officially covers the Nazi occupation as well as the Soviet occupation, but the majority of the exhibits focus on Soviet atrocities. There is a strong tradition of opera in Riga - opera lovers should not miss a performance in the refurbished National Opera building (known as the “White House” . Automobile lovers should visit the Motor Museum, which has a facade modeled after the radiator of a Rolls Royce. Day trips can easily be made to Sigulda or the seaside villages of Jurmala. Salaspils Salaspils has seen much suffering: A terrible battle nearby killed thousands in 1605, and more than 100,000 died in a Nazi concentration camp there. The camp now is home to stark sculptures and the Salaspils Memorial, where a sign reads, “Beyond these gates the earth moans.” Today Salaspils is the site of Latvia’s nuclear reactor. 11 mi/18 km southeast of Riga. Sigulda Think of castles perched above a valley, and you’ll have a fair picture of this small resort and winter-sports center. Our favorite castles are the Sigulda Castle (a dramatic 13th-century ruin) and reconstructed Turaida Castle (Archbishop’s Castle). Turaida Castle has an impressive view from its tower and an enchanting park nearby. The park, called Dainu Kalns (literally “Folk Song Hill” , has about a dozen granite sculptures inspired by the folk songs of Latvian poet Krisjanis Barons. If these sculptures bring out the kid in you, take a ride on the Ferris wheel. Stop at the grave of the Rose of Turaida, a local beauty who is said to have died in 1721 defending her honor. Versions of the legend vary, but be sure to ask about her magic scarf. The region also has plenty to offer in the summer - hiking, trail riding and bungee jumping. If you’re interested in exploring caves, one of the best is in Gutmana Ala. It has a natural spring. 30 mi/50 km northeast of Riga. Talsi This idyllic town is set among placid lakes and forested, rolling hills. The colorful wooden buildings and the quiet cobblestone streets make this a delight for travelers with a bit of extra time. Be sure to view the mural in the kindergarten playground and stroll into the residential areas to catch a glimpse of life in a rural Latvian town. 95 mi/130 km northwest of Riga.
Liepojoje galima paziuret i didziulius tuscius daugiaaukscius namus,Holivudas galetu ten filmuot filmus apie gauju karus 
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