Old Town Hall

Latvia


This renovated 16th-century wood building is now home to the Tourist Information Centre. Outside, a statue popular for selfies portrays Evalds Valters, a beloved film star.


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1. Old Wooden House

0.02 MILES

Kurzeme’s oldest wooden house – built in 1670, reconstructed in 1742 and renovated in 1982 – stands on the northern corner of Pasta iela.

2. New Town Hall

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The new town hall, built in 1860 in Italian Renaissance style, is at the southern end of Rātslaukums.

4. Kuldīga Synagogue

0.14 MILES

Stately and stolid, this 1875 structure was home to Kuldīga’s Jewish community until the Holocaust. It now houses the town's library and arts centre.

5. Sculpture Garden

0.18 MILES

The lovely gardens feature a monument to Suiti grannies, among others.

6. St Katrīna’s Church

0.18 MILES

The most important church in town: Katrina (St Catherine) is Kuldīga’s patron saint and protector, and is featured on the town’s coat of arms. The church…

7. Town Garden

0.19 MILES

Finely manicured and with great views of the waterfall, Kuldīga's park has multifaceted appeal. Moody castle ruins from the 13th century are watched over…

8. Kuldīga Historic Museum

0.21 MILES

This engaging museum is housed in what a local legend 'claims' was a Russian pavilion from the 1900 World Exhibition in Paris. The 2nd floor recreates the…

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