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reveals pools, moss islands, and the calls of distant cranes.","/googlePhotos/thumbnail/latvia-hike-great-kemeri-bog-boardwalk.webp","Denis S."],[4703,"Jurmala","town",56.9684,23.7738,0,5,"Swim in shallow sea waters, stroll sandy stretches lined with art nouveau houses, and breathe in the scent of coastal pine groves.","/googlePhotos/thumbnail/latvia-city-jurmala_v1.webp",""],[4697,"Jūrmala Beach","beach",56.9747,23.7857,0,5,"Stroll along a wide shoreline where fragrant pines meet pale sand, with easy access to cafés and classic wooden architecture.","/googlePhotos/thumbnail/latvia-beach-jurmala-beach_v1.webp",""],[4704,"Kandava","town",57.0341,22.7801,11,5,"Wander through narrow streets lined with stone buildings, then descend into the valley for quiet river views and local produce stands.","/googlePhotos/thumbnail/latvia-city-kandava.webp",""],[9633,"kanieris lake","unique site",57.0055,23.4601,63,2,"Navigate winding walkways above shallow waters, observing rare waterfowl and 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reflect centuries of cross-border exchange.","",""],[16485,"Madona","town",56.8585,26.2231,78,2,"Ski gentle slopes in winter, hike through undulating farmland, and shop for seasonal produce at a market favored by local families.","",""],[9643,"Narrow Gauge Train Gulbene - Alūksne","unique site",57.4149,27.0383,50,3,"Ride a historic train through forests and fields, passing remote villages and experiencing travel as it was a century ago.","/googlePhotos/thumbnail/latvia-unique-site-narrow-gauge-train-gulbene-aluksne_v1.webp",""],[16486,"Ogre","town",56.8138,24.606,89,1,"Follow riverside trails, spot interwar architecture, and picnic in green spaces popular with residents escaping Riga for a day.","/googlePhotos/thumbnail/latvia-city-ogre.webp",""],[16490,"Pape Nature Park","national park",56.1679,20.9848,36,4,"Watch herds of wild horses graze near the Baltic shore and spot rare birds in open marshes shaped by wind and water.","",""],[4700,"Pāvilosta 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Avic"],[4725,"Slitere National Park","national park",57.6936,22.4134,18,5,"Walk through mysterious blue-tinged woods and along the base of ancient sea cliffs, ending at a lighthouse overlooking the Baltic coast.","/googlePhotos/thumbnail/latvia-national-park-slitere-national-park.webp","Jörg .tepper (smootje1)"],[4717,"Staro Riga Light Festival","festival",56.9492,24.1102,38,4,"See Riga’s architecture transformed after dark as artists use light and projection to create temporary works across the city center.","",""],[9630,"Talsi","town",57.246,22.5854,44,3,"Climb steep streets for panoramic views, walk beside a central lake, and learn about local history in a museum set in a manor house.","/googlePhotos/thumbnail/latvia-city-talsi_v1.webp",""],[16488,"Tervete Nature Park","national park",56.4868,23.3738,27,4,"Wander through dense pine woods dotted with whimsical carvings, following easy trails that invite both children and adults to explore Latvia’s woodland folklore.","/googlePhotos/thumbnail/latvia-national-park-tervete-nature-park.webp",""],[9635,"Tukums","town",56.9671,23.1545,50,3,"Smell blooming roses in public parks, tour stately homes on the town’s edge, and watch potters at work in small, open studios.","/googlePhotos/thumbnail/latvia-city-tukums_v1.webp",""],[4732,"Turaida Castle","unique site",57.1823,24.8503,25,4,"Ascend to panoramic viewpoints and discover artifacts that trace the region’s evolution from ancient settlement to fortified stronghold.","/googlePhotos/thumbnail/latvia-unique-site-turaida-castle.webp","Dr. J. 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