Rundale Palace ensemble/ 04.10.2011 17:04 / |
Rundale Palace ensemble – the most outstanding monument of Baroque and Rococo architecture and art in Latvia. The palace was built for the Duke of Courland, Ernst Johann Biron based on the project by architect F.B.Rastrelli during two time periods – from 1736 till 1749 and from 1764 till 1768. Most of the interior decorations were created by the sculptor J.M.Graff and artists F.Martini and C.Zucchi. Three staterooms are open to public in the eastern wing of the palace - the Gold Hall, White Hall and Grand Gallery. The central building is occupied by the Duke’s former living quarters – parade salons and private apartments and the fully restored Duchess' apartments and rooms are situated in the western wing of the palace.
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Receiving guests in Rococo style/ 04.10.2011 16:54 / |
Theatricalised excursions in Rundale Palace "The Charm of the Chivalrous Century" with reconstructed scenes from the court life in the Palace (excursion around the palace, dancing the minuet, demonstrating the “Language of a Fan”). Special offers for newly weds, anniversaries, pupils and children, as well as groups. Book in advance!
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Electromobile - best way to introduce with Rundāle Palace Garden/ 04.10.2011 16:39 / |
Excursions with electromobile through Rundāle Palace garden with guide - may till october (LV, RUS, ENG).
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3. The story of the black pot in the “Baltā māja"/ 04.10.2011 16:34 / |
Learn about the process of making ceramics, visit the workshop and the oven, see a presentation on making ceramics, turning and baking. Ceramics exhibition –sale. Book in advance!
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Collection of retro automobiles/ 04.10.2011 16:29 / |
Automobiles from 1939 and retro motorcycles.
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Mežotne Castle Mound/ 04.10.2011 15:07 / |
Mezotne Castle Mound is situated on the left bank of the Lielupe River opposite the Mezotne Palace. One of the largest fortifications of the 9th - 13th century Semigallians, covering an area of 3,500 m2, with a height exceeding 16 m. Over an area of 13 ha the ancient town was situated in the territory between Mezotne Castle Mound and the Wine Hill – Castle Mound. Next to the Castle Mound – Mezotne Church and the cemetery of the owners of Mezotne Palace – princes von Lieven. Traditionally on the third Saturday of May Mezotne Castle Mound Festivity is held here.
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Vīna kalns - Castle mound/ 04.10.2011 14:58 / |
Vīna kalns - Castle mound is situated approximately 500 m to the South of Mezotne Hillfort and can be reached by a trail along the bank of the Lielupe Valley. There was probably once a cult place of the ancient Semigallians here, but in the 13th century the hillfort was inhabited by crusaders.
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Landscape Garden "Sējas"/ 04.10.2011 14:20 / |
Landscape Garden “Sejas” offers group visits to the garden and learn about the history of its making and setting up. Book in advance!
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Svitene Manor and park/ 04.10.2011 14:16 / |
Svitene Manor was built in the early 19th century, one of the most beautiful classicism manors in Semigallia, the parade rooms of which have partially preserved the splendid interior decorations. Today the manor is home to an elementary school.
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Bērstele Lutheran Church/ 04.10.2011 14:14 / |
Berstele Lutheran Church built in 1653. Partially preserved original interior, restored pulpit with magnificent mannerism wood carvings. Open during services.
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