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Gallery Birzamzam Autumn in Sigulda

Autumn in Sigulda

Date: 24Oct2008 Owner: Gallery Administrator Size: 73 items
our early afternoon in search for Sigulda seasonal treasures starts at Keizarkresls

our early afternoon in search for Sigulda seasonal treasures starts at Keizarkresls

Date: 15Oct2008 Views: 458
coming from Riga, this can be a great place to get the first sight over the primeval valley of the Gauja river

coming from Riga, this can be a great place to get the first sight over the primeval valley of the Gauja river

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Keizarkresls – Emperor's Chair  - was named so after the visit of Alexandre II in 1862...

Keizarkresls – Emperor's Chair - was named so after the visit of Alexandre II in 1862...

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..who was very much excited about the view over the valley

..who was very much excited about the view over the valley

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Turaida castle across the ancient riverbed

Turaida castle across the ancient riverbed

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the valley started developing before 370 – 300 million years during the Devonian period

the valley started developing before 370 – 300 million years during the Devonian period

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when 12-13 thousand years ago the last glacier stepped back, the melting waters formed the present valley

when 12-13 thousand years ago the last glacier stepped back, the melting waters formed the present valley

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calm waters of Gauja

calm waters of Gauja

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autumn tree decorations

autumn tree decorations

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entering Gauja national park

entering Gauja national park

Date: 03Oct2008 Views: 234
entering Gauja national park (this is not a hdr!!)

entering Gauja national park (this is not a hdr!!)

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view from the bridge

view from the bridge

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Gauja is the only big Latvian river that originates and ends within the country

Gauja is the only big Latvian river that originates and ends within the country

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Krimulda manor on the background, romance on the front

Krimulda manor on the background, romance on the front

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the route of autumn marriages often pass through Sigulda

the route of autumn marriages often pass through Sigulda

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toboggan track is a part of adventure park Tarzans

toboggan track is a part of adventure park Tarzans

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bobsleigh track - starts on the top of the hill, ends at its foot. Want a ride?

bobsleigh track - starts on the top of the hill, ends at its foot. Want a ride?

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Makara boating station

Makara boating station

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Sigulda brdige

Sigulda brdige

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at the foot of the hills

at the foot of the hills

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funicular station and a watching tower

funicular station and a watching tower

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the tower is not in service any more

the tower is not in service any more

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opened in 1969, Sigulda funiculare was built with help of Georgian specialists from the city of Chiatura

opened in 1969, Sigulda funiculare was built with help of Georgian specialists from the city of Chiatura

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it takes you on a 1200-meter long journey across the valley

it takes you on a 1200-meter long journey across the valley

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that way, please

that way, please

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remains of the Dome Capitul's Krimulda castle

remains of the Dome Capitul's Krimulda castle

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it was built in the 13th century

it was built in the 13th century

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in the 16th century the castle was taken by Swedish and Polish army

in the 16th century the castle was taken by Swedish and Polish army

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in 1601 it was burned down...

in 1601 it was burned down...

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...and wasn't renovated ever after

...and wasn't renovated ever after

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view over the road across the valley

view over the road across the valley

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vista

vista

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view over Turaida castle from Krimulda hill

view over Turaida castle from Krimulda hill

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green-yellow-orange could be the colour of a local flag

green-yellow-orange could be the colour of a local flag

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Turaida caslte was built in 1214 by the order of bishop Albert, soon after Riga was founded

Turaida caslte was built in 1214 by the order of bishop Albert, soon after Riga was founded

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royal yellow

royal yellow

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local guys

local guys

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Kristers making his autumn performance

Kristers making his autumn performance

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an accordance of colours

an accordance of colours

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exploring this little place is a pure pleasure

exploring this little place is a pure pleasure

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a view to paint

a view to paint

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wood-sheds

wood-sheds

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Sarmite Katkovska has lived in Krimulda all her life >>>

Sarmite Katkovska has lived in Krimulda all her life >>>

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friends

friends

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