History & Culture in Latvia

Discover 6 history & culture in Latvia.

Jana Seta Map Shop

Jana Seta Map Shop

A map store filled with original Cold War era Russian maps of the world.

The Memorial to Zanis Lipke and all Latvian saviours of the Jews

The Žanis Lipke Memorial

A Latvian rescuer who saved countless lives during World War II.

The Family Vault of the Dukes of Courland

Jelgava, Latvia

The Family Vault of the Dukes of Courland

The Jelgava Palace holds one of the few burial places of governor’s dynasties that is open to the public.

Permanently Closed

Victory Memorial to Soviet Army

Victory Memorial to Soviet Army

This controversial monument was designed to lionize the Red Army, but also disheartened the Latvian people.

Statue of Prince Mikhail Andreas Barclay de Tolly

Statue of Prince Mikhail Andreas Barclay de Tolly

The former Field Marshall and Minister of War to the Russian Imperial Army.

Section of the River Facade

Jelgava, Latvia

Jelgava Palace

This ducal residence was once home to a future Russian empress and a French king in exile.

House of the Blackheads

House of the Blackheads

The reconstruction of this prominent building fulfilled a long-written command.

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