Lifelong Learning Multirateral Comenius School Project Olaine Secondary School No 1 Olaine, Latvia 2011

by Sabine Fukse, Form 9 b Olaine Secondary School No

Rundale Palace and Museum Aglona Basilica Old Riga Jurmala city The Historical Centre of Kuldiga Gauja National Park Turaida Museum Reserve Ventspils Liepaja Cesis Old town

 built between the by Rastrelli  Duke of Courland Ernst Johann summer residence

 built  Latvian centre of Catholicism  one of the most famous sanctuaries in the world

 historical and geographical centre of Riga  included in the UNESCO World Heritage List  city has got the European Heritage Label

 the largest resort city in the Baltic States  the length of the beach km  is well-known for its natural treasures – the mild climate, sea, healthy air, curative mud and mineral water

 developed in the 17 th –18 th centuries  popular poets and artists’ city  the widest waterfall in Europe - Venta waterfall

The bridge over the river Venta – the third longest brick bridge in Europe

 founded in 1973  territory ha  500 cultural and historical monuments - hill forts, stone castles, churches, watermills and windmills and much more

 was founded in 1988, but Turaida Castle was built in  covers an area of 41 ha and there are situated 37 historical buildings and constructions.  has become the most visited museum of Latvia

 city offers recreation on a “Blue Flag” beach with excellent amenities and Ventspils Aqua Park  one of the busiest port cities in Latvia  an Anchor Path (located 6 metre high and 23 tonne anchor)

The Symbol of Ventspils

 city of music and culture  "Liepaja - notes to follow!“ – the trail of notes, which lead you to important city objects  Latvian Musicians Alley of Fame is located there

 one of the oldest Latvian towns – built in 1237  Cesis castle ruins – one of the largest and outstanding medieval castles in the territory of Latvia, built in 1209  gorgeous natural landscapes and rich historical sources