Fun facts about Jūrmala
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The name Jūrmala means 'seaside' in English.
Jūrmala
Latvia
Jūrmala is a state city in the Vidzeme region of Latvia, about 25 kilometres west of Riga. Jūrmala is a resort town stretching 32 km and is sandwiched between the Gulf of Riga and the Lielupe River. It has a 33 km stretch of white-sand beach and is the fifth-largest city in Latvia.
From the “Names and administrative history” section
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Jūrmala's reputation as a spa destination began in the late 18th and early 19th centuries.
Jūrmala
Latvia
Jūrmala is a state city in the Vidzeme region of Latvia, about 25 kilometres west of Riga. Jūrmala is a resort town stretching 32 km and is sandwiched between the Gulf of Riga and the Lielupe River. It has a 33 km stretch of white-sand beach and is the fifth-largest city in Latvia.
From the “History” section
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The main synagogue in Bulduri was inaugurated on 14 August 1938 and designed by architect Boris Klavins.
Jūrmala
Latvia
Jūrmala is a state city in the Vidzeme region of Latvia, about 25 kilometres west of Riga. Jūrmala is a resort town stretching 32 km and is sandwiched between the Gulf of Riga and the Lielupe River. It has a 33 km stretch of white-sand beach and is the fifth-largest city in Latvia.
From the “Jewish community” section
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Līvu Akvaparks is one of the largest water amusement parks in Northern Europe.
Jūrmala
Latvia
Jūrmala is a state city in the Vidzeme region of Latvia, about 25 kilometres west of Riga. Jūrmala is a resort town stretching 32 km and is sandwiched between the Gulf of Riga and the Lielupe River. It has a 33 km stretch of white-sand beach and is the fifth-largest city in Latvia.
From the “Tourist attractions” section
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The railway Riga-Tukums was built between 1875 and 1877, boosting Jūrmala's development as a resort.
Jūrmala
Latvia
Jūrmala is a state city in the Vidzeme region of Latvia, about 25 kilometres west of Riga. Jūrmala is a resort town stretching 32 km and is sandwiched between the Gulf of Riga and the Lielupe River. It has a 33 km stretch of white-sand beach and is the fifth-largest city in Latvia.
From the “Transport” section
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