4/9/2023 0 Comments Koknese latvijas sirds![]() ![]() Latvijas Gāze, “Grāmatā ar melnām lapām”.The project was celebrated with an event at the Rainis Monument in Rīga on May 4 to coincide with the anniversary of the renewal of Latvian independence.īesides being released on compact disc, the album can also be downloaded for a donation at. The project was initiated by producer and electronic music performer Andris Indāns and realized with the help of Edgars Šubovskis (of the popular indie Latvian group Hospitāļu iela) and Dita Ābola (who has also worked with Hospitāļu iela).Įnsembles performing on the album include not just indie stalwarts like Hospitāļu iela, Inokentijs Mārpls and HMP?, but also songwriter Imants Daksis and folk groups Iļģi and Auļi. Released in May, the recording contains 19 songs performed by a wide variety of independent Latvian groups. In a similar vein to the Viegli project, in which contemporary singers interpreted the poetry of Imants Ziedonis, the Strāvoklis project features a mix of bands offering their take on the works of Jānis Rainis, perhaps Latvia’s best known poet. The coins are available for purchase at branches of the Bank of Latvia. A total of 1 million coins will be put into circulation, according to the Bank of Latvia. The beer stein lat was minted by Koninklijke Nederlandse Munt of the Netherlands. The coin was designed by Juris Dimiters (graphical design) and Andris Vārpa (plastic molding). Rīga joined the Hanseatic League, a mercantile organization of many cities around the Baltic Sea, in 1282.Īdditionally, just in time for Jāņi, the bank has released a 1-lat coin with an image of a beer stein. ![]() Previously released were coins for Ventspils, Straupe, Limbaži, Koknese, Kuldīga, Valmiera and Cēsis. Each coin in the series commemorates one of the Hanseatic League cities in Latvia. The Rīga coin completes the eight-piece Hanseatic League series. The coin is meant for collectors and will not go into general circulation, according to the Bank of Latvia. The 15,000 coins were minted by Rahapaja Oy of Finland. It has a nominal value of 1 lat and features the city’s coat of arms on the obverse and a panorama of Rīga on the reverse. The proof quality Rīga coin was designed by Gunārs Krollis with plastic molding by Jānis Strupulis. Also issued is a coin marking the Latvian midsummer celebration, Jāņi. Address: Fabrikas Street.To honor the 810th anniversary of the city’s founding, the Bank of Latvia has released a commemorative silver coin honoring the capital of Rīga. In earlier times, there was a lake on the west side of the hills. Many of the ancient names are still in use-Vecā Rīga (Old Riga), Kanča Hill, Kamieļmugura (Camelback). The mound was built on the highest peak of the Grantskalni Hills, which are a continuation of the Ogre Blue Hills. Ķente Castle Mound is an unusual place and the most significant archeological monument in Ogre county. This is the largest arched bridge in Latvia: 94 metres long, 4.5 metres wide, and a beautiful place for a walk. In 1966, a pedestrian bridge was built over the river, linking the city centre with Pārogre, the location of an open-air stage and residential houses from the 1920s, 30s and today. The Latvian Fund for Nature has discovered many rare and protected plants along its banks. The river is around 188 kilometers long, the third longest in Latvia, and is a favourite with both boaters and walkers who take advantage of the romantic walks along its banks. The Ogre River flows through the counties of Madona, Ēŗģli, Vecpiebalga, Lielvārde and Ogre. The centre has been designed very cleverly so that guests both big and small will find something interesting.įoto: Daina Bramberga, /dainaphoto ![]() In April 2013, the former Artillery Arsenal (1830-1833) became the home of the Daugavpils Mark Rothko Art Centre (3 Mihaila Street), becoming a big draw for Latvian and overseas tourists. Nowadays, it is one of the most popular attractions in Daugavpils. ![]() It is predicted that, today, around 85% of the fortress has been preserved. This shape was necessary to eliminate "dead zones" and allow the enemy to be visible at all times. At the moment, the trees in this city, which are so green in the summer, are brightly coloured, while the nighttime frost glistening in the morning rays make the old buildings almost glitter with autumnal peace.įrom a birds-eye view, the fortress is shaped like a sun, star, tortoise or even a bat. Meanwhile, the right bank of the river hosts the main citadel, which covers an area of almost 150 hectares. The left bank is the location of a bridge fortification (now a closed territory-Daugavgrīva Prison). Daugavpils Fortress, which began construction in 1810, straddles the River Daugava. ![]()
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