On the coast of the Gulf of Riga is a large resort town of Jurmala . It is characterized by a warm sun, gentle sea and soft breezes. In summer, the sounds of melodies, the jokes of the leading humorists of Europe and the carefree and sincere laughter of spectators come from everywhere. Particularly advantageous are the sights of Jurmala in the photo.
This modern European city is full of numerous sights. The visiting card is clean and well-groomed beaches, on which the safety and comfort of vacationers is of great importance. Soft quartz sand, shallow sea, tents, deckchairs, sports grounds and small cozy cafes - all this attracts thousands of tourists every year.
Jurmala - natural attractions
Jurmala is famous for its unique climate and picturesque pristine nature. The centuries-old pine trees that encircle the beaches and saturate the air with the unique aroma of pine needles, the White Dune, which reveals delightful views from its hill, numerous mineral and sulfur springs and therapeutic muds - the wealth of local nature can not be overemphasized.
Among the most popular natural objects are:
- Forest park "Dzintari" . Near the center of Jurmala and the concert hall is a recreation park. This wonderful quiet place is perfect for hiking and rest from the city noise. For active pastime there is a small skate ground on the territory of the park. In the very center of the park stands the Observation Tower, which is 34 meters high, with its viewing platforms offering a magnificent view of the whole neighborhood of the park.
- National Park of Kemeri . Here incredibly mixed swamps and marshes, steppes and forests, silence and singing of birds. Enchanting landscapes in any season, a large number of sanatoriums, monuments and sculptures, life-giving sources and a large number of rose bushes will not leave indifferent any person. Especially attractive is the building of the sanatorium "Kemeri", it looks like a cruise liner. In the "Forest Lodge", which is the administrative center of the park, professional botanists and ornithologists are located, who conduct excursions along the paths of the park. The house itself used to be a children's sanatorium and a set for one of the series of films about Sherlock Holmes.
- One can not ignore the Dendrological Park of Bulduri's Horticultural Technical School. Unique and rare plants are collected here. The park is interesting not only to scientists and botanists, it's just nice to walk around and enjoy the beauty of flower beds and greenhouses.
Cultural and architectural sights of Jurmala
To get an idea of the objects that you can see, tourists are advised to explore the sights of Jurmala on the map. In the city there are many monuments of architecture and cultural objects, the most memorable of which are:
- Concert Hall "Dzintari" is a musical ground for many concerts and festivals, which is known far beyond Latvia . All the largest and largest music projects of Soviet times and the times of modern Russia were conducted here. The hall was built in 1936 and was designed for 690 seats. In the sixties, the hall was added to 2000 seats, the display of plays and operas was held in the garden of Dzintari since the 70s of the XIX century.
- Street Jomas , which in itself is already a tourist attraction of Jurmala. It contains numerous interesting and memorable places and sculptures of the city. Here you can buy souvenirs in benches and from local craftsmen and craftsmen who organize fairs right in the middle of the street. A large number of tourists are attracted by the sculpture "Lachplesis, plunging the Serpent", this folk fairy-tale hero personifies the conqueror over the invaders. The bronze sculpture "Turtle" is for many visitors of the city a kind of reference point for walking and hiking to the beach. At the end of the street is the Globe Jurmala - a two-meter sculpture made in the form of a globe with the inscriptions: "Jurmala" in different languages.
- The former E. Ratzen bath-house , as well as a medical clinic in the past, is located on the beach. This beautiful and unusually massive building was built at the beginning of the last century. It is depicted on the souvenirs of Jurmala.
- The Lutheran church in Dubulti was built more than a hundred years ago in the Art Nouveau style. The church regularly hosts organ music concerts.
- The Baptist church is a modest wooden structure. It hosts community meetings and cultural events.
- For acquaintance with the history of Jurmala, with the peculiarities of the life of the local population, starting from the fishing villages, you can visit the Jurmala City Museum and the Open-Air Museum , which looks like a medieval fishing hut.
- In the art studio of lighting, visitors are invited to enjoy the paintings made in an unusual way. When changing the intensity of light, the picture changes. Acquaintance with creativity occurs under pleasant quiet music. It is even suggested to try out this technique of writing pictures yourself, under the master's mentoring.
- In the House of Aspazia , the famous Latvian poetess, the tourist will be greeted by the atmosphere of the beginning of the 20th century: interior, decor, collection of toilets, dishes. Modern interactive exhibits will be able to lure with its colorfulness and cognition.
- In Jurmala, you can visit the Museum of Prison History , which exhibits belonging to the Middle Ages.
- In the Museum of ancient cars are represented not only vehicles, but even carriages and carts.
- For tourists, the doors of the Brezhnevskaya dacha , the memorial dacha of the poet Rainis and the Dacha complex with the garden of Kristaps Morberg are cordially opened.
Other places of interest in Jurmala
Jurmala is also famous for its wonderful sanatoria, sports complexes, a tennis court, a bowling center and a water park "Livu" . Here there will be entertainment and relaxation for every taste. A large number of clubs and bars, spa centers, a cinema, colorful and safe playgrounds, boat tours, excursions - all this favors a family holiday, where everyone will find entertainment in the spirit. The sights of Jurmala in winter are the snow slopes and the Ice Hall in Maiori .