Līgo Day

📣 Traveler notes

Latvia, a Baltic state, features diverse attractions including the World Heritage Old Town of Riga, 500 km of unspoiled Baltic coastlines, and nature parks. Notable locations include Liepāja (known for its beach and former military areas), Kuldīga (home to Europe's widest waterfall and a UNESCO site), and Cēsis (featuring medieval castle ruins).

• Most event schedules and tickets are available online.
• Major holidays, such as New Year's Eve, Easter (Lieldienas), and the Summer Solstice (Vasaras saulgrieži), feature traditional celebrations.
• The Summer Solstice often features popular events, particularly in Sigulda.
• Latvians are generally reserved and respect personal space. Standard polite behavior includes holding doors and letting others board public transport first. When conversing, avoid discussing personal income, politics, or religion unless well acquainted. Littering is prohibited and fined. Note that the swastika symbol in folk art is a pagan symbol of luck, separate from Nazi associations, and implying otherwise is offensive. Topics concerning Latvian history or the Soviet period are sensitive.