Ventspils District

#183 among destinations in Latvia

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The Ventspils District was an administrative division of Latvia, located in the Courland region, in the country's west. ()

Local name: Ventspils rajons Area: 950.58 mi²Coordinates: 57°25'0"N, 21°31'60"E

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Nearby attractions include: Ventspils Castle, Ventspils Lighthouse, Port of Ventspils, Ventspils Jaunrades nams.

1.7 miSE
Museum, Forts and castles
Ventspils Castle, Ventspils
44 min walk • Ventspils Castle is located in Ventspils, Latvia. It is one of the oldest and most well-preserved Livonian Order castles remaining, in that it has retained its original layout since the 13th century. Through its 700-year history, it has been used as a fortress, residence, garrison, school, military base, and prison.
0.9 miS
Lighthouse
Ventspils Lighthouse, Ventspils
22 min walk • Ventspils Lighthouse - a lighthouse located in Ventspils on the Latvian coast of the Baltic Sea.
1.2 miS
Harbor
Port of Ventspils, Ventspils
30 min walk • The port of Ventspils is an Ice-free, deep-water sea port located in Ventspils on Latvia's Baltic coast. Its total area is 2451.39 hectares. By cargo turnover it is one of the Baltic Sea's busiest ports.
1.8 miSE
57°23'44"N • 21°33'48"E
Ventspils Jaunrades nams, Ventspils
47 min walk • Observatories and planetariums, Museum
2.9 miS
57°22'31"N • 21°32'54"E
Ventspils Piedzīvojumu Parks, Ventspils
75 min walk • Outdoor activities, Park
2.4 miSE
Sport, Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue
Ventspils Olimpiskais Stadions, Ventspils
62 min walk • Ventspils Olimpiskais Stadions, more commonly called the Ventspils Stadions, is a multi-purpose stadium in Ventspils, Latvia. It is currently used mostly for football matches.
2.2 miS
Universities and schools
Ventspils Augstskola, Ventspils
58 min walk • Ventspils University College is a higher education establishment in Ventspils, Latvia.
2.5 miSE
Sport, Sport venue
Ventspils Olympic Center Basketball Hall, Ventspils
63 min walk • Ventspils Olympic Center Basketball Hall is a multi-purpose indoor sports arena that is located in Ventspils, Latvia. It is a part of the Ventspils Olympic Center, which also includes a 3,200 seat football stadium.