Latvia, Riga — Travelrags

Lonely PlanetOct 29

Spend two weeks touring the Baltic States with this road trip, which takes in highlights of Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia.

country known for art nouveau Rīga and Gauja National Park

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LatviaNeighborhoodcountry known for art nouveau Rīga and Gauja National Park
Elsewhere
UžupisNeighborhoodVilnius, Lithuaniaartists' republic with mock constitution
Gauja National ParkTrailSigulda, Latviasandstone hikes
SoomaaNeighborhoodPärnu, Estoniabogs famous for fifth season flooding
Viru StreetNeighborhoodTallinn, Estoniastreet in Tallinn
LithuaniaNeighborhoodVilnius, Lithuaniacountry with forests, bogs, glacial lakes, islands
Gediminas HillSightVilnius, Lithuaniahill with Gediminas Castle tower
Gediminas CastleMuseumVilnius, Lithuanialast surviving defensive tower of 15th-century fortress
Palace of the Grand DukesMuseumVilnius, Lithuaniaadministrative center of Grand Duchy of Lithuania
Kaunas CastleMuseumKaunas, Lithuaniaoffers insight into Lithuania's past
Museum of DevilsMuseumKaunas, Lithuaniapacked with masks and stories of local traditions
Curonian Spit National ParkTrailNeringa, LithuaniaUNESCO site with sand dunes, pine forests, fishing villages
Livonian Order CastleMuseumVentspils, Latvialocal history and art museum

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