Lielvārde Tourist Guide (Latvia)

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Lielvārde is the settlement in Latvia, located some 30 km to the south-east from Ogre, 80 km north of Lithuania border. The capital city Riga is in 70 km to the north-west. According to the latest census, the population of Lielvārde is about 5,200 people. Many people visit Lielvārde to experience its ruins and castles.

Airport Riga Intl (IATA: RIX) is 80 km away from it and is the closest airport to it.

Must see attractions in it

1. Lielvārde Castle

Lielvārde Castle (Lielvārde bishop's castle) is a castle in Lielvārde - town in the historical region of Vidzeme, in northern Latvia. Castle has been built at the steep bank of Daugava River, overseeing this important medieval waterway. Built before 1248 by Albert of Buxthoeven, an Archbishop of Riga. During the Livonian War, Lielvārde Castle was destroyed by Russian troops in 1579. Conserved ruins up to the level of second floor.

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2. Lielvarde Castle

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Long. Fanger

If you have already seen Lielvārde, there are still plenty of things to do on the outskirts of the city. Are you fancy to travel around a bit? Here is our list:

For pictures of Lielvārde, take a look at our gallery.

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