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Venta River

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.

Venta River
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The place

What makes it special

  • Walk across the historic brick bridge over the Venta.
  • Follow the riverbank to Ventas Rumba.
  • Notice how the river meets the old town’s houses.
Venta River
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Venta River
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Venta River

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Ventas Rumba waterfall and the historic brick bridge over the Venta River in Kuldīga.

Kuldīga and the Venta: a walk where the river shapes the city

In Kuldīga, the waterfall, brick bridge and historic centre are not separate stops: together they form a short route that reveals how water sustained trade, industry and the urban landscape.

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Profile updated: 30/09/2026