Allazi Nature Trails

Info Telefon: +371 67970813
Besucher-Email: pagasts@allazi.lv
http://www.allazi.lv...

“Formed from the ancient banks of the Baltic ice lake, these dolomite outcrops are now a restricted area. Ravines with springs cut their way through the landscape. Educational and cycling trails have been created touching on the two lakes, ravines and forest. “ (Latvian Tourist Board)

Picture: Allazi town.

 

Durbe Palace

Tel.: +371 63123694
Fax.: 3122707

Info Telefon: 3122633
http://www.tukumamuzejs.lv...

Mon-Sat 10-17 h,
Sun 11-16 h

“(1820) – one of the most interesting classical stately homes in Kurzeme. The 19th century interior of the manor is partially restored and open to visitors. There is an art and heritage exhibition and a ceramics workshop. " (LatviaTourism)

"On the hill above the town towers the statesque Durbe Palace - one of the most unique classical palaces in Kurzeme, designed by J. Berlitz. The museum offers exhibitions on the history of civilization, tours of the palace and the park, educational programmes for schoolchildren, and a yearly art festival on the third Sunday in May‘‘ (Latvian Museum Association)

 

Jaunmoka Manor

Fax.: 3107125

Info Telefon: 3107126
Besucher-Email: jaunmoku_pils@lvm.lv
http://www.jaunmokupils.lv...

1.5.-30.9.
daily 10-18 h
1.10.-30.4.
daily 10-17 h

Jaunmokas Palace, designed by W. Bokslaff, was built in 1901 in the neo-Gothic style as the hunting palace of the then mayor of Riga, G. Armitstead. Since 1991, visitors have been able to view the interior of the palace, which includes two unique tiled stoves and a painted stove made by the company Zelm & Boehm. The palace also houses a Museum of Hunting and Forestry, and hosts temporary art exhibitions. Rooms are available for conferences and functions and accomodation is provided in a comfortable guest-house. ‘‘ (Latvian Museum Association)

 

Tukums History Museum

Fax.: 3122707

Info Telefon: 3124348

Mon-Sat 10-17 h.
Sun 11-16 h

"The ‘‘Castle Tower’‘ Museum is housed in the tower of a Livonian Order Castle. It offers tours of the town, scenes of history of the town, and a new exhibition about Tukums and its inhabitants every year. An education program, ‘‘One Hour at the Museum’‘, for ten to eleven year old children tells about life in Tukums through time. The museum was opened in 1995. ‘‘ (Latvian Museum Association)

 

Tukums Museum

Fax.: 3122707

Info Telefon: 3123652

Mon-Sat 10-17 h,
Sun 11-16 h

The former bank in Harmonijas Street in the old town of Tukums now houses the Tukums Museum, which has one of the most valuable Latvian art collections of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The children's activity ‘‘Let's copy artists’‘ provides the opportunity for children to discover the painters in themselves. The museum's library and reading room as well as consultations on cultural and historical issues are available to the public. ‘‘ (Latvian Museum Association)

 

Lake Engure Nature Park

Info Telefon: +371 29474420
http://www.eedp.lv...

“Lake Engurs is a bird reserve of international importance. A 3.5 km walking trail, several bird watching towers and information boards are provided. “ (Latvian Tourist Board)

Abava Valley Nature Park

Tel.: +371 28356520

Info Telefon: +371 63181150
Besucher-Email: info@kandava.lv
http://www.kandava.lv www.sabile.lv...

"The Abava river valley combines beautiful scenery with geological and biological importance. Picturesque sandstone outcrops and caves can be seen along the banks of this famously seductive river." (Latvian Tourism Board)

 

Kandava Regional Museum

Fax.: 3181194

Info Telefon: 3182064
Besucher-Email: kandmuz@one.lv

Tues-Fri 9-16 h
Sat10-14 h

The historian V. Vitols' collection forms the basis of the Kandava Regional Museum. The collections have been supplemented by the donations of the local inhabitants. A vast collection of domestic utensils, tools of rural crafts, clothes and weapons illustrate the everyday life of previous generations. The exhibition covers the Stone Age to the present day, and includes many documents, photographs, banknotes, newspaper cuttings and other rarities. The museum was opened in 1995. ‘‘ (Latvian Museum Association)

 

Pastarins Museum - Farmstead ''Bisnieki''

Tel.: 3123652
Fax.: 3122707

Info Telefon: 3142473

in summer daily 10-17
16.10.-14.5. closed

The farmstead ‘‘Bisnieki’‘ in Kurzeme was the birthplace of the writer Ernests Birznieks-Upitis (1871-1960). Impressions of his childhood such as the fragrance of linden blossoms in July and the autumn colours of fields were reflected in his hero ‘‘Pastarins’‘ stories. Children will find pleasure in playing with the wooden figures in the model farmstead of Northern Kurzeme. In the educational programme ‘‘Baking bread’‘ it is not only possible to learn more about bread but also to bake one's own loaf. The museum traditionally holds the ‘‘Pastarins Festival’‘ at the end of May and ‘‘Poetry Days’‘ in September. The museum was founded in 1967. ‘‘ (Latvian Museum Association)

 

Zante Museum

Fax.: +371 3156692

Info Telefon: +371 9442311
http://www.kurzemescietoksnis.viss.lv...

From 1st May until 1st December:
Wed-Sun 10 – 17 h

The Zante Museum contains exhibits reflecting the everyday life of the local inhabitants of Zante in different historical periods. Hundreds of military articles associated with World War II and the dramatic events taking place in Kurzeme (July 1944 - May 1945) are on permanent display in the museum. The museum was founded in 1996. ‘‘ (Latvian Museum Association)