Lonely PlanetAug 5, 2026A guide to Liepāja, LatviaGet more from the city of Liepāja in Latvia with this guide, covering when to go, how to visit and must-do experiences.13 things in this storySt Nicholas Maritime CathedralSightgold-domed wonder from the 1900sKarosta PrisonMuseumexplore with a guide or spend the nightMargarethe Hoyer's guesthouseMuseumLiepāja’s oldest wooden building, restored interiorsGreat AmberSightstriking concert hall, icon of cityscapePuppet Art and Design MuseumMuseumimpressive collection of 19th-20th century toysLatvian contemporary art galleryMuseumone of the largest private collectionsFollow the NotesTrailwalking route with embedded musical notesLiepāja’s Blue Flag-rated beachSightpearly grey sand and seaside parkVējš cafeCaféfamily-owned cafePumpurs MajaRestaurantserves three-course lunch of the dayPianoRestaurantoffers an evening set menuMiezis & KoRestaurantserves draft craft beerLiepāja Symphony OrchestraPlaceperformances at the Great AmberRead the full piece at Lonely Planet →
