Latvia on the Map: Riga, Latvian and the Euro
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The Alekšupīte is a stream in Kuldīga that runs beside historic buildings and beneath small bridges. Its waterfall was created and reinforced in the 17th century to harness water power for a paper mill.
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Kuldīga is best explored on foot between the Alekšupīte stream and the Venta River. Its historic centre, waterside houses, brick bridge and Ventas Rumba waterfall form a connected walk through streets and along the riverbank.
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Riga is the capital of Latvia and a starting point for trip planning. The available information identifies the city but does not detail its routes or places to visit.
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At Kuldīga, the Venta forms part of an urban landscape of waterside houses, bridges and riverbanks. The historic brick bridge and Ventas Rumba waterfall offer a way to see how the river has shaped the town.
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Ventas Rumba is a broad, low waterfall on the Venta at Kuldīga, and its appearance varies with the water level. It lies within the Venta Valley Nature Reserve; in spring, fish can sometimes be seen trying to swim upstream.
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