Saldus - a Drop of Honey in Courland.wmv
Join TheCeļotājs excursions of Latvian Cities, Towns and Villages as we visit the Town of Saldus Latvia and explore Saldus sights with my host and guide Laura Liepina of Saldus Tourism Information Centre.
As we explore the town of Saldus, we can see its early and present day history with its many wooden structures as well as modern day structures. With its old cobblestone as well as more modern paved streets. While I was visiting Saldus, they even had a new street repaving ceremony, even with speeches and ribbon cutting. Bridge reconstruction and new construction of a new music school being built with an opening schedule of 2013. One has to visit Saldus yourself to see its many historical sights as well as feel its historical heritage.
Legend about Saldus
In the spot where Saldus resides today, there once was a large hill. At the top of this hill, a small boy tended his pigs. One day this boy discovered a large hole in the hill and crawled into it. Inside he found a town with friendly inhabitants. They served him sweet food and drinks. In the evening, the pigs returned home without the boy. All wandered what had happened to the boy. He returned home only the next day. The locals inquired, Where were you all night long? The boy replied, I ate sweetly, I drank sweetly, on top of Saldus hill. As the boy spoke these words, the hill exploded and from underneath, a town rose.
So it had happened as ordained -- when the name of the town is spoken, the town w ill rise up.
Saldus is a Drop of Honey in Courland
Saldus is a small town in Courland nestled in a cozy valley next to the River Ciecere and Lake Saldus, so that sharp winds rush over it, but all the good things trickle into the heart of the town.
Drop by drop, history, art, culture, and activity flow into Saldus creating a sweet and extraordinary fusion. Like a drop of honey has to be tasted when melting on the tongue, also Saldus has to be discovered step by step enjoying the atmosphere of the town and finding new and unexpected delights.
Saldus can be discovered as the Sweet Town watching the brisk activities of the local sweets manufacturers and tasting their products; as the town of Janis Rozentāls taking a tour to the great Latvian artist's favorite painting locations and seeing the church he depicted on his diploma painting. One can also listen to popular songs and sing along until the dawn at the rock festival Saldus Saule The Sun of Saldus, which is the oldest and richest in tradition rock festival in Latvia.
In the surrounding area there is a wide choice of recreational possibilities for extreme adventure lovers, nature friends and creative people who like to get acquainted with the local culture and history.
Ildzes - Hotel in Saldus, Latvia
RU: Дом для отпуска Ildzes с балконом с видом на озеро расположен в деревне Викстрауты. На территории обустроена бесплатная частная парковка. В доме для отпуска есть гостиная зона, кухня и собственная ванная комната.
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Laser fountain - Talsi, Latvia 2017
A laser fountain show at Talsi city festival taking place in the first week of July.
Every year Talsi city is celebrating its birthday and this was a special year - 100.
Despite the bad weather we were having people were enjoying all the events all over the city. From friday to Sunday different festivities turned this small city into a big a bit crowded but still a very nice and different place as we, the locals, know it. And here is a little insight in it all, a gift for all of the people living in the city or anyone visiting it.
Enjoy the performance. :)
The Latvian War Museum
Original roots of The Latvian War Museum are connected with events of the World War I on the territory of Latvia, with the creation of national military unit the battalion of Latvian Riflemen had been a part of Russian Czars army in 1915. The museum started to work as Riflemen Museum in 1916. During Latvian Independence till 1940 mentioned museum had been under the supervision of the War Ministry. Starting from 1919 the museum had been located in the Rigas ancient Powder Tower. The main target of the museums work had been reflection of the national fight for freedom and independence, building of national self-acknowledgement, increasing of love to the Fatherland in museum expositions. Were created expositions, Medieval and Modern history, Latvians participation in the revolution in Russia in 1905, World War I events, Proclamation of independence of Latvia, Liberation fights, and state foundation. The museum has rich collections of weapons, photos, documents, medals, military uniform dresses and other collections.
Courland ''Kurzeme'' Region Monuments
Welcome to Courland Kurzeme Region Sights
Through these many pages and photographs, TheCeļotājs will take you on a excursion of some of the many sights Courland Regions has to offer.
Scattered through out Latvia and Courland Region we can find and will see monuments and memorials of different shapes and styles dedicated to events of the past. While traveling through out Courland Region we will see monuments and memorials dedicated to Virga parish -- Commemorative Stone of the Repressed People of Virga parish, that in 1941 and 1949 Virga parish people were Deportation to Siberia, Durbes parish -- Memorial for Deported Persons and Persons who fought against Soviets, Kalni, Nigrande parish -- Memorial Ensemble to The Deported People krusta ceļš Way of the Cross, Skrunda parish -- Memorial Carriage and Exhibit to the 1941 and 1941 Deportations, Jūrkalne parish -- Monument in Remembrance of 58 people of Jurkalne who were killed, died, and are missing in Revolution of 1905, World War I and Latvian Freedom Fights, Aizpute parish -- Monument to the 1905 Russian Revolution, Monument to the Latvian Legion, Grobiņas parish -- Monument proclaiming that At this point, the 1907 August 17 Revolutionary Ernesta Rolavs was shot dead, Durbes parish Town Monuments, ĀDOLFS VALTERS Latvian Freedom Fighter and Second Members of the Saeima, Monument to Arvidam Manfeildam who drained 100000 Hectors of land.
Water Towers of arch.Wilhelm Bockslaff, Riga Latvia, HDR TimeLapse
Latvia BBQ with friends
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Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania 2008
Visit to Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania 2008
Latvija. Rudens caurbrauciens Mērsragam.
Mērsrags ir nedaudz jūrā izvirzīta, zema sauszemes izliece Kurzemes pussalas austrumu krastā (apm. 42 km no Talsiem). Mērsraga jūrmala līdz par Rojai ir pilna lielu akmeņu sablīvējumiem. T. s. Velna akmens pie Mērsraga bākas paceļas 1,5 m virs ūdens līmeņa (50 m no krasta).
Mērsraga luterāņu baznīcu 1809. gadā cēlis latviešu amatnieks Krišjānis Krūze. 1896. gadā celtne pārbūvēta.
The rural municipality of Mērsrags (Markgrafen) is located on the west coast of the Gulf of Riga (Latvia), beside Lake Engure and surrounded by extensive woodlands. It's situated in northwest Latvia in wooded lowland close the sea. It is in the district of Talsi, which includes the townships of Kulciems, Lauciena, Vandzene and Roja. To the south is the district of Tukums, where the townships of Engure and Zentene are situated. The total area of the municipality is 109 km2 (10896,2 ha). 63.7% of this area is woodland and Lake Engure covers 20.4%. The coastline is about 12 km. long. Talsi, the main city of the area is 42 km. from the town centre, and there are 95 km. to the capital, Riga.
Population: 1986 inhabitants (2008.06). Population density: 18.6 inhabitants/km2. Principle nationality: Latvians.
Many types of landscape can be seen; seaside, lake reservation, everglades, lagoons, the bed of the dried-up Litorīnas lake (Litorīnas ezers), the sand dune forest, and rural and urban landscapes.
[edit]History
The earliest information about Mērsrags is from the 15th. century, when it was a small fishing hamlet beside the Gulf of Riga. There are many stories and myths about Mērsrags. Pirates, who lured ships ashore and plundered them, used to live here. During the ducal period, there was a large production of soap.
In 1842 a canal was dug from the north end of Lake Engure to the sea and in 1843 Mērsrags began to develop. In 1880 a lighthouse had been completed and the first ship was launched from the dockyard. Altogether 22 sailing ships were built in Mērsrags. Between 1860 and 1915 66 sailing ships were built in Upesgrīva village.
Until 1918 Mērsrags village and Upesgrīva village belonged to the parish of the Engure manor but in 1918 Mērsrags became a separate parish. Likewise in 1926 Upesgrīva became a separate parish.
In 1926 a narrow-gauge railway came to Mērsrags and in 1927 the port was built to satisfy the needs of fishing boats and shipping.
In the 60's (20.th century) the development of the fish farm collective resulted in a great increase in the production of fish and canned products. The first block of flats and a distant steam heating plant were built. A new fish processing plant was constructed as well as a net repair shop and an engineering workshop. The village roads were repaired and asphalted.
[edit]Sights worth to see in Mērsrags
Mērsrags canal (dug in 1842-1843), it is about 4 km. long and connects Lake Engure to the sea. Mersrags port north mole (constructed in 1927, reconstructed in 2007).
Museum - The Peoples House (Saieta Names - latv.). The building is from 1872 and contains an exhibition about life and conditions in Mērsrags and its surroundings at the beginning of the 20th. century. There are many relics, tools and items from the houses of the period.
Mērsrags lighthouse, built in 1874, survived the 1st. & 2nd. World Wars.
Mērsrags Lutheran Church, built in 1809, is one of the oldest wooden churches in the country. The church contains several preserved cultural monuments. Located in the old churchyard.
Wooden Lutheran church in Mērsrags
Lake Engure National Park. Founded in 1957 as a bird reservation it became a national park in 1998.
Picturesque meadow. About 51 ha with big meadows and a wide variety of biotopes. Mērsrags foreland (18 ha.) The site of the Devil stone.
Svētmeitas akmens (Holydaughter stone), there are some legends about this stone, sea pirates and hidden treasure.
[edit]Port of Mērsrags
The port of Mērsrags is located on one of the Gulf of Riga's most picturesque stretches of coast. It's the one from the biggest of Latvia's small ports. Most of Mērsrags industry is concentrated near the port. Mērsrags traditional industries are fishery, fish canning, and forestry. New sectors are appearing that are related to commerce and service. The port is very important as an export terminal.