Guidebook for Liepāja
Food Scene
Feel like in small France, tasty Illy coffee with nice cakes. http://www.boulangerie.lv/
15 locals recommend
Boulangerie
2 Kuršu ielaFeel like in small France, tasty Illy coffee with nice cakes. http://www.boulangerie.lv/
Nice and cosy place, tasty cakes and coffee. At the same time can have good burgers and salads.
18 locals recommend
Kafejnīca Darbnīca
8 Lielā ielaNice and cosy place, tasty cakes and coffee. At the same time can have good burgers and salads.
Even it is in supermarket, I find it as very nice place where to go for dinner. Restaurant is just 2 km away from city centre (3 min. by car, 15 min. by foot). It has a tram and bus stations near by. Restaurant "Olive" is in a very picturesque place and the beach is only 20 m away. Thus you can have a wonderful walk before or after dinner.
More info http://www.restoransolive.lv/enindex.html .
12 locals recommend
Restaurant Olive
104C Klaipēdas ielaEven it is in supermarket, I find it as very nice place where to go for dinner. Restaurant is just 2 km away from city centre (3 min. by car, 15 min. by foot). It has a tram and bus stations near by. Restaurant "Olive" is in a very picturesque place and the beach is only 20 m away. Thus you can have a wonderful walk before or after dinner.
More info http://www.restoransolive.lv/enindex.html .
Nice place for special occasions.
More details:
http://www.promenadehotel.lv/en/restaurant/menu/
Promenade Hotel
40 Vecā ostmalaNice place for special occasions.
More details:
http://www.promenadehotel.lv/en/restaurant/menu/
I like this place a lot, for nice dinner, long evening or just cocktails. On Sundays brunch is very good there as well. My favourite place. ;-)
12 locals recommend
MO Liepāja
7 Friča Brīvzemnieka ielaI like this place a lot, for nice dinner, long evening or just cocktails. On Sundays brunch is very good there as well. My favourite place. ;-)
This cafe is just downstairs at the corner. Coffee and pancakes are delicious there, recommend! ;-)
7 locals recommend
Vējš Cafe
45-1 Graudu ielaThis cafe is just downstairs at the corner. Coffee and pancakes are delicious there, recommend! ;-)
Bel Cibo
21 Graudu ielaSmall Italian restaurant, very nice atmosphere and delicious menu.
Entertainment & Activities
Kino balle
5/6 Rožu laukumsCinema
Beberlini, sporta un atputas taka, Liepajas pilsetas pasvaldiba
Wakepark, hurdle track
The prison started functioning over 100 years ago, this is the only military prison in Europe open to tourists.
Excursions in Karosta Prison are guided only. During the excursion you will have an opportunity to see the prison, which has not changed since tsar times, get to know history of Karosta and interesting events from prison life. Also, to see prison cells and a punishment cell as well as an exposition by museum of Karosta prison about WWII, Kureliesi, soviet times and third latvian Awakening in Liepaja.
Every working day excursions start on the hour every hour. Duration of excursion is one hour. Groups more then 10 people recommended to book in advance by phone +371 26369470.
11 locals recommend
Karosta Prison
4 Invalīdu ielaThe prison started functioning over 100 years ago, this is the only military prison in Europe open to tourists.
Excursions in Karosta Prison are guided only. During the excursion you will have an opportunity to see the prison, which has not changed since tsar times, get to know history of Karosta and interesting events from prison life. Also, to see prison cells and a punishment cell as well as an exposition by museum of Karosta prison about WWII, Kureliesi, soviet times and third latvian Awakening in Liepaja.
Every working day excursions start on the hour every hour. Duration of excursion is one hour. Groups more then 10 people recommended to book in advance by phone +371 26369470.
Liepāja Olympic Centre
38 Brīvības ielaHere is SPA, gym, pool, several sport activities.
Arts & Culture
Concert Hall Great Amber
8 Radio ielahttp://www.greatamber.lv/en
Essentials
Rimi
3/5 Jaunā ostmalaRimi Ostmala
8 Kārļa Zāles laukumsStandard Rimi shopping center to get the grocery
The closest shopping centre where you can find grocery shop Maxima as well.
TIRDZNIECĪBAS NAMS KURZEME
13 Lielā ielaThe closest shopping centre where you can find grocery shop Maxima as well.
Sightseeing
Karosta as an independent city area originated during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. In 1890 to the north of Liepāja city the massive construction of fortifications and a military camp was begun. The official order to start building was given by Russian Tsar Alexander III. His son, Tsar Nicholas II, named the new base Port of Alexander III. But during the time of the first Latvian independence this place was more and more often referred to as the Kara Osta (War Port). The port of Alexander III was a fully autonomous, populated area with its own infrastructure, electricity power plant, sewage system, church and schools.
During the Soviet time Karosta was a closed and covert zone with no admission even for the citizens of Liepāja.
Karosta is a northern neighbourhood which occupies one third of Liepāja city. It is a spectacular, paradoxical and unique site not only in Latvia but also in the world’s history and architecture. Its environment reflects the interaction of tsarist Russia military elegance and Soviet militarism. Karosta today is a special neighbourhood. It is not anymore a closed area of a military base but a tourism site with an inspiring environment for creative people as well.
You can reach Karosta by public buses No 3, 4, 7 and 8 or public mini-buses No 1 and 3.
More detailed info on http://www.karosta.lv/places/?lang=en .
15 locals recommend
Karosta
Karosta as an independent city area originated during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. In 1890 to the north of Liepāja city the massive construction of fortifications and a military camp was begun. The official order to start building was given by Russian Tsar Alexander III. His son, Tsar Nicholas II, named the new base Port of Alexander III. But during the time of the first Latvian independence this place was more and more often referred to as the Kara Osta (War Port). The port of Alexander III was a fully autonomous, populated area with its own infrastructure, electricity power plant, sewage system, church and schools.
During the Soviet time Karosta was a closed and covert zone with no admission even for the citizens of Liepāja.
Karosta is a northern neighbourhood which occupies one third of Liepāja city. It is a spectacular, paradoxical and unique site not only in Latvia but also in the world’s history and architecture. Its environment reflects the interaction of tsarist Russia military elegance and Soviet militarism. Karosta today is a special neighbourhood. It is not anymore a closed area of a military base but a tourism site with an inspiring environment for creative people as well.
You can reach Karosta by public buses No 3, 4, 7 and 8 or public mini-buses No 1 and 3.
More detailed info on http://www.karosta.lv/places/?lang=en .
The Cathedral is the monument of the late Baroque era. Its foundation stone was laid on July 19, 1742 and it was devoted to the Holy Trinity. Inside the cathedral the biggest altar in Latvia is situated, its decorative raised part is 13 metres high.
It is possible to climb up the tower, to view the panorama of the city.
From May to September the Cathedral is open for guests on working days and on Saturdays from 10:00 am till 6:00 pm, on Sunday from 12:00 am till 5:00 pm.
From October till April the Cathedral is open for guests on working days and on Saturdays from 11:00 am till 1:00 pm.
By notifying them in advance, they offer you an opportunity to listen to an organ presentation for 20 to 30 minutes.
Please notify them in advance if you wish to have an excursion and organ presentation in the cathedral, by calling Laura Mauliņa on mobile phone +371 20 037 738.
More details you can find in http://www.trinitatis.lv/en/ .
Liepajas Svetas Trisvienibas baznicas atjaunosanas fonds , biedriba
9 Lielā ielaThe Cathedral is the monument of the late Baroque era. Its foundation stone was laid on July 19, 1742 and it was devoted to the Holy Trinity. Inside the cathedral the biggest altar in Latvia is situated, its decorative raised part is 13 metres high.
It is possible to climb up the tower, to view the panorama of the city.
From May to September the Cathedral is open for guests on working days and on Saturdays from 10:00 am till 6:00 pm, on Sunday from 12:00 am till 5:00 pm.
From October till April the Cathedral is open for guests on working days and on Saturdays from 11:00 am till 1:00 pm.
By notifying them in advance, they offer you an opportunity to listen to an organ presentation for 20 to 30 minutes.
Please notify them in advance if you wish to have an excursion and organ presentation in the cathedral, by calling Laura Mauliņa on mobile phone +371 20 037 738.
More details you can find in http://www.trinitatis.lv/en/ .
The swing bridge in Karosta, one of the oldest in Liepāja and Latvia, is a prominent example of engineering. The design of the bridge was after French engineer Alexander Gustav Eifel (1832 -1923) drawings.
The bridge has two similar girders which are parted by 90°. It takes about 4-5 minutes to apply the operation by means of an electric motor or a windlass.
The bridge has been damaged several times. In 2006 the northern part of the bridge was damaged by the tanker ship “Anna”, sailing under Georgian flag.
Oskara Kalpaka Bridge
The swing bridge in Karosta, one of the oldest in Liepāja and Latvia, is a prominent example of engineering. The design of the bridge was after French engineer Alexander Gustav Eifel (1832 -1923) drawings.
The bridge has two similar girders which are parted by 90°. It takes about 4-5 minutes to apply the operation by means of an electric motor or a windlass.
The bridge has been damaged several times. In 2006 the northern part of the bridge was damaged by the tanker ship “Anna”, sailing under Georgian flag.
The Northern Forts are a part of Liepāja’s fortress. The fortress was built at the end of the 19th century and at the beginning of 20th century to provide the protection of Liepāja’s naval base in case of enemy attack. The line of the outer fortification system surrounded the whole city.
In November of 1908, Tsar Nicholas II approved a decision to shut down the sea fortress in Liepāja. Some of the cannons were dismounted and brought to the Kaunas fortress in Lithuania, others were melted. There was an attempt to blow up the gun batteries, the underground structures and the gunpowder depots but this did not prove effective. So nowadays we can still see the remains.
9 locals recommend
Ziemeļu forti
25 Jātnieku ielaThe Northern Forts are a part of Liepāja’s fortress. The fortress was built at the end of the 19th century and at the beginning of 20th century to provide the protection of Liepāja’s naval base in case of enemy attack. The line of the outer fortification system surrounded the whole city.
In November of 1908, Tsar Nicholas II approved a decision to shut down the sea fortress in Liepāja. Some of the cannons were dismounted and brought to the Kaunas fortress in Lithuania, others were melted. There was an attempt to blow up the gun batteries, the underground structures and the gunpowder depots but this did not prove effective. So nowadays we can still see the remains.