Photo Essay: Beauty of Latvia: Volume 53 (Travel Photo Essays)

Enjoy this collection of beautiful photographs of Latvia.

Photos include:

Riga
Latvian capital with medieval Old Town & art nouveau district, vast Central Market & beaches.

Jūrmala
Latvian city with art nouveau seaside villas, Soviet sanatoriums & Jūrmala City Museum.

Sigulda
Castles, bobsleigh, caves, palaces, and parks

Gauja National Park
Latvian national park, known for Turaida Museum Reserve, caves & numerous ruined medieval castles.

Cēsis
Latvian town with medieval Cēsis Castle, St. John’s Church & nearby Gauja National Park.

Liepāja
Latvian city, known for Liepāja Beach, Seaside Park, Holy Trinity Cathedral & Soviet Karosta Prison.

Ventspils
Latvian city known for its Ostas Iela promenade, beach & Ventspils Museum in a former castle.

Kuldīga
Waterfalls, caves, museums, and rivers

Ķemeri National Park
Park, swamp, nature reserves, and nature

Daugavpils
Museums, churches, cathedrals, and shopping

Jelgava
Churches, palaces, castles, museums, and art

Bauska
Castles, country music, museums, and beer

Turaida
Castles, châteaus, museums, and sculpture

Līgatne
Parks, zoos, nature reserves, and rivers

Valmiera
Theater, sports, monuments, and castles

Slītere National Park
Park, nature reserves, and lighthouse

Saulkrasti
Beaches and museums

Pilsrundāle
Palaces and châteaus

Tukums
Museums, castles, palaces, and nature

Rēzekne
Monuments, castles, rivers, lakes, and music

Salaspils
Botanical gardens and gardens

Kolka, Latvia
Lighthouses, camping, beaches, and parks

Ogre
Skiing, rivers, sports, beer, parks, and nature

Jēkabpils
Castles, museums, history, and camping

Dobele
Castles, parks, ruins, gardens, and forests

Koknese
Castles, ruins, gardens, and history

Talsi
Parks, cross-country skiing, and skiing

Ludza
Lakes, synagogues, castles, and history

Aglona
Churches

Krāslava
Palaces, castles, museums, and history

Cesvaine
Castles, palaces, and history