When a public holiday or a longer holiday approaches, many people are looking for ideas on how to spend it in a meaningful way – away from the everyday rush, while gaining new experiences and strengthening their sense of belonging to their country. One of the most beautiful ways to do this is to visit historical sites and museums that allow you to experience Latvia’s past and better understand its values.

There is no shortage of places in Latvia where you can learn about our nation’s history in a lively, fascinating and educational way. These include museums, exhibitions, memorials, military sites and family histories – all of which hold important evidence of who we are and how we became Latvia.

🗺️ Check out our list of specially created historical sites.

Here you will find a wide range of places to go, both individually and with your family, friends or classmates. Each site has been chosen with the idea of providing an educational and emotionally rewarding experience:

• Kalpaks’ family home “Liepsalas” – the birthplace of Oskars Kalpaks, the first commander of the Latvian army, where flag festivals and exciting activities for children and young people are organised;

• Latvian War Museum, Litene Memorial, Soviet secret bases – an opportunity to learn about military history in different eras;

• Ethnographic and open-air museums such as the Latvian Agricultural Museum, the Meadow Museum and many others – allow you to experience the life of people in ancient times, see historical techniques, tools and everyday life.

These places offer not only excursions and exhibitions, but also workshops, thematic programmes for schoolchildren, the chance to enjoy nature and even have a picnic. Many places also offer guided tours or special activities for groups, making the experience even more exciting and memorable.

We invite you to

celebrate this holiday with your heart – travelling around Latvia, stopping at places where the history of our country becomes tangible, visible and felt.