etnies

Rolands

on river

Lielupe river, Jurmala, Latvia

simple things

coomb

The Bridge over Lorupes Coomb, Riga District

Blue Mountain - Latvian Sacral place

Sacral Stone

This is the best known of the Blue Hills in Latvia, surrounded by the atmosphere of ancient times and magic. Although there is no actual and incontestable evidence to the assumption that it used to be a holy site of ancient Latvians, a number of tales and legends, as well as the concentration of cultural and historical objects in vicinity of the hill speak of the significant role of Blue Hill. Poet Andrejs Pumpurs in his epos “Lāčplēsis” (The Bear Slayer) mentions the hill as a place for gathering of all people. The name of the popular healer Zilākalna Marta is also associated with the hill. There is a viewing platform on top of the hill which offers a gorgeous view of the Vidzeme Uplands with the blue lakes and towns. In clear weather, visibility may reach up to 50 kilometres.

Blue Hill should definitely be visited by legend hunters, history enthusiasts and admirers of beautiful views.

walk

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RIX - Riga International Airport, Latvia

powerstation

dam - hydroelectric power station, Salaspils, Latvia

The Riga Hydroelectric Power Plant was put into operation in 1974. In order to build Riga HES, a dam was constructed across the Daugava River through the middle of Doles Sala, half of which has since been flooded to make room for Riga Reservoir.

generations ...

Saules Akmens
The main building of Swedbank, Riga, Latvia

easter treat

July D'oro Bella Gucci

seaside

Baltic sea, Saulkrasti, Latvia

lighthouse

Mangaļsala's mall, Riga, Latvia