Latvia possesses the largest and most cosmopolitan of the three Baltic capitals and all visitors to Riga will find their interests well-catered for in this guide - from museums, art nouveau buildings and opera to casinos, bars and jazz clubs. For visitors touring the peaceful Latvian countryside a host of options is covered: long sandy beaches at Jurmala, Gauja National park and quaint provincial villages all merit a visit and are easily discovered with the Bradt guide. Latvia's fascinating heritage of folklore, customs, language, cuisine and national costume have also been investigated along with a thorough overview of the country's history of invasion and revolution which has given rise to many interesting landmark features such as the Freedom Monument and Powder Tower in Riga.
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”A wealth of practical information.”
The Yorkshire Post
“The Latvia guide was the best I’ve used. Overall Bradt are my favourite guides.”
Ed Williams, Coventry
The Yorkshire Post
“The Latvia guide was the best I’ve used. Overall Bradt are my favourite guides.”
Ed Williams, Coventry
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For the history enthusiast, the culture vulture and the nature lover, Latvia has an irresistible draw. Its picturesque and cosmopolitan capital, Riga, entices the visitor with attractions ranging from museums and historic churches to lively bars and jazz clubs. Further afield, Gauja National Park and the sandy beaches of Jurmala are rural temptations begging to be explored.
This revised and extended third edition of Latvia: The Bradt Travel Guide includes thorough coverage of the country's turbulent history and strong cultural heritage. With valuable practical information, it is the essential companion for those on weekend breaks or longer, more leisurely trips.
This revised and extended third edition of Latvia: The Bradt Travel Guide includes thorough coverage of the country's turbulent history and strong cultural heritage. With valuable practical information, it is the essential companion for those on weekend breaks or longer, more leisurely trips.
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This review is from: Latvia, 5th (Bradt Travel Guide) (Paperback)
Latvia is a tiny country, but you'd never know that from browsing this perfectly constructed travel guide. I won't blather on about this book, but suffice to say that it offers the optimum balance between historical, cultural, natural and practical information. Glossy photography? Not here. Buy this book for the quality of its writing. This guide does a particularly good job of explaining to readers how Latvia is not Estonia, not Lithuania, and certainly not Russia. The Baltic states, often (and incorrectly) considered one cultural space, become distinct countries in each of the Bradt guides. This one is especially good.
Lovely Riga, of course, figures prominently, but other fascinating places in Latvia are revealed for you as well, cultural and natural. Since Bradt puts so much effort into their Baltic series, and new editions appear frequently, you can be sure that listings are comprehensive and right up to date. There's no better guide to Latvia than this one.
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This review is from: Latvia: The Bradt Travel Guide (Guide to Series) (Paperback)
I thought this book was very informative i really enjoyed all it had to stay about Latvia. It really makes you feel as if oyu know the country better I recommnd this book to anyone who is taking a trip to Latvia or one of the Baltic states the book is even good for just review! This book is a definte if you are lookign for information and description on latvia.
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The product was in excellent shape when I received it. The book looked as if it were new and bought right off the book store shelf.
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