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Cēsis (Latvian pronunciation: ⓘ), (German: Wenden, Livonian: Venden, Estonian: Võnnu, Polish: Kieś) is a town in Latvia located in the northern part of the Central Vidzeme Upland. Cēsis is on the Gauja River valley, and is built on a series of ridges above the river, overlooking the woods below.
Cēsis has a history of more than 800 years and is one of the best-preserved medieval cities in the Baltics. But Cēsis offers so much more! Find out what to experience and how to enjoy Cēsis and its surroundings.
Cēsis is situated in the central area of the Vidzeme region, and it is one of the most beautiful cities in Latvia. Cēsis Castle Complex. The medieval castle ruins are the symbol of Cēsis that, together with the park, create the romantic atmosphere of the town.
- Baznīcas laukums 1, Cēsis, LV-4101
Cēsis – one of the most beautiful towns of Latvia. In summer it tempts with the unspoiled nature of the Gauja Valley, breath of the Middle Ages and modern art, and in winter - invites us to visit the largest ski centre in the Baltics which impresses with its variety of tracks and the longest descents in the region.
In the Middle Ages, the city had its own currency, and in the 20th century, it was even the capital of Latvia for two days. Modern Cēsis is a cultural centre where the past is the basis for present times’ creativity. Check out my selection of the top 8 things to do in the city. 1) Climb Cesis Castle towers
Cēsis, city and district centre, Latvia, situated on the Gauja River at the foot of the Vidzeme (Livonia) highlands, 55 miles (90 km) northeast of the city of Riga. It is an old city, first mentioned in documents in 1206, and its castle dates from 1207.
Cēsis (Livonian: Venden, German: Wenden) is a town in Gauja National Park, in the Vidzeme region of Latvia, on the Gauja river, roughly 100 km to the east of the capital Riga.. Understand [ edit ]
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