Garden of Destiny

Southern Latvia

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Grandly named the Garden of Destiny, this sprawling project on an island in the river celebrates Latvia as a nation and opened for the centennial in 2018. Designed by acclaimed Japanese gardener-cum-philosopher Shunmyu Masuno, a 2.5km trail links areas with portentous names such as Alley of Destiny, House of Silence and Stream of Tears. Still a work in progress, there are vast new gardens and features that honour the country while recalling recent history.

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    Kokenhausen

    0.96 MILES

    Stop at Koknese to admire the ruins of Kokenhausen, a medieval castle. It has a stunning location overlooking the confluence of the Daugava and Perse…

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1. Kokenhausen

0.96 MILES

Stop at Koknese to admire the ruins of Kokenhausen, a medieval castle. It has a stunning location overlooking the confluence of the Daugava and Perse…

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