Karosta Prison, Liepāja

Lonely PlanetAug 5

Get more from the city of Liepāja in Latvia with this guide, covering when to go, how to visit and must-do experiences.

explore with a guide or spend the night

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St Nicholas Maritime CathedralSightgold-domed wonder from the 1900s
Karosta PrisonMuseumexplore with a guide or spend the night
Margarethe Hoyer's guesthouseMuseumLiepāja’s oldest wooden building, restored interiors
Great AmberSightstriking concert hall, icon of cityscape
Puppet Art and Design MuseumMuseumimpressive collection of 19th-20th century toys
Latvian contemporary art galleryMuseumone of the largest private collections
Follow the NotesTrailwalking route with embedded musical notes
Liepāja’s Blue Flag-rated beachSightpearly grey sand and seaside park
Vējš cafeCaféfamily-owned cafe
Pumpurs MajaRestaurantserves three-course lunch of the day
PianoRestaurantoffers an evening set menu
Miezis & KoRestaurantserves draft craft beer
Liepāja Symphony OrchestraPlaceperformances at the Great Amber

Karosta Prison