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he charm of Liepāja is concealed in its special atmosphere. Perhaps a bit restrained and harsh, yet also noble and rebellious. Sometimes calm, sometimes swirling – like the sea washing the shores of Liepāja. Genuine and truthful - this is Liepāja. Liepāja has grown from a small fishermen village into the third largest city in Latvia with the population of 73 000 people. Liepāja has rich cultural and sports traditions. City's intense cultural pulse attracts thirsty for high quality culture, creativity and entertainment. The sea and bounties of nature attract leisurely travellers.
public garden here. A well-known park designer Georg Kuphaldt designed a rose garden. Rose square was reconstructed in 2000. The emblems of Liepāja's sister cities are placed on the sides of the rose-bed. The Cathedral of the Holy Trinity and World’s Largest Organ The foundation stone of the Cathedral was laid in 1742, and initially it was used by a German congregation. One of the greatest treasures of the Cathedral is its pipe organ. It is the largest mechanical organ in the world with 131 stops, 4 manuals and more than 7000 pipes. The organ was built by one of the b e s t m a s t e r o rg a n b u i l d e r s H.A.Contius. The Cathedral hosts concerts of pipe organ music on a regular basis, but the international Organ Music Festival, organized annually in September, has become a tradition. The commemorative plaque dedicated to the Finnish soldiers who gave the oath of loyalty to the government of the new independent Finland on February 13, 1918 is located inside the Cathedral. Use the
Rose Square 1 The heart of Liepāja, a popular meeting place for the people living in the city. In summer the square has gorgeously blooming roses, but in winter it turns into a romantic island of Christmas spirit. In the 18th century "The New Market" was located here. In 1910 after transferring the market, the municipality decided to establish a
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opportunity to climb up to the top of the tower of the Cathedral and enjoy a wonderful view over the city! Lielā iela 9, +371 20360055, +371 25914456 www.trinitatis.lv St.Anne’s Church St.Anne’s Church is the oldest church in the city, mentioned for the first time in documents in 1508. The impressive 9.7 m high and 5.8 m wide baroque p e r i o d a l t a r w a s c ra f t e d b y woodcarving master, Nicolaus Söffrens in 1697. This masterpiece is one of the most outstanding examples of the Baroque period art in Eastern Europe. You can also climb up to the top of the tower of the church and have a panoramic view over Liepāja. E.Veidenbauma iela 1 +371 29227566 The Latvian Musicians Walk-of-Fame and Giant Guitar 2 Everyone is welcome to match their hands with the handprints of Latvian musicians made in bronze at the Latvian musicians Walk-of-Fame. The largest guitar in Latvia stands nearby and is awaiting its player. Zivju iela 2
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