Fascination of Liepaja, which is hard to resist!
Liepaja is the third largest city in Latvia with the population of almost 100 000 people. The unique image and varied traditions of the city have been formed for more than 750 years. Thanks to the favourable geographical position, representatives of various nations have lived and worked in Liepaja for centuries. They have left deep traces in the history of the city and favoured its flourishing.
In order to become acquainted with the character of Liepaja it is worth to visit it in all seasons. The city will always provide the joy of discovery also for admirers of various epochs and architecture. Liepaja has the greatest number of wooden buildings throughout Latvia and many of its streets are still cobblestoned. In the city centre there is a mixture of unique wooden architecture and Jugendstyle, but in the area of Karosta you can find religious and military buildings. Each of these buildings has an interesting and exciting history, specific appearance and aura.
After enjoying the romance of ancient times it is worth to look at Liepaja from a bird’s eye view and to climb the Tower of the Holy Trinity Church. You can walk around the central market place "Petertirgus" in order to feel how live and active the city is. After that on the Blue Flag beach you can enjoy the sandy beach and the salty water of the open sea or take an undisturbed delightful walk in the three kilometres long Seaside Park cultivated at the end of the 19th century!
There is a belief that any person who has once visited Liepaja will definitely return there again as Liepaja can be compared with the deep, which draws you in deeper and deeper letting you experience its impenetrable might and admire it.
The guides of the tour agency "Maks" will help you to enjoy these feelings as well. Stay with us!
