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Trip Planner :  Europe  /  Latvia  /  Vidzeme Region  /  Cesis

Cesis

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Castles · Landmarks · Churches
Cēsis, is a town in Latvia located in the northern part of the Central Vidzeme Upland. Cēsis is on the Gauja River valley, and is built on a series of ridges above the river overlooking the woods below. Cēsis was one of the candidate cites for the title of European Capital of Culture 2014 (Riga was the Latvian city that won the title).
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    Popular things to do in Cesis

    Cesis Medieval Castle ©
    Castle
    Cesis Medieval Castle
    4.4
    Duration: 2 hours
    St. John’s Church ©
    Church
    St. John’s Church
    3.6
    Duration: 2 hours
    Araisi Lake Dwelling Site ©
    Landmark
    Araisi Lake Dwelling Site
    4.3
    Duration: 1 hour
    May Park
    Park
    May Park
    4.3
    Duration: 2 hours

    Side trips from Cesis

    Gauja National Park ©
    National Park
    Gauja National Park
    Vidzeme Region
    4.5
    Duration: 8 hours
    Turaida Castle ©
    Castle
    Turaida Castle
    Sigulda
    4.3
    Duration: 3h 30 min
    Cable Car Across Gauja ©
    National Park
    Cable Car Across Gauja
    Sigulda
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    Duration: 8 hours
    Old Sigulda Castle ©
    Castle
    Old Sigulda Castle
    Sigulda
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    Duration: 2 hours

    Hidden gems in Cesis

    Erglu Cliffs
    Geologic Formation
    Erglu Cliffs
    4.1
    Duration: 2 hours
    ZINOO Cesis ©
    Children’s Museum
    ZINOO Cesis
    4.4
    Duration: 2 hours
    Araishi wind mill ©
    Historic Site
    Araishi wind mill
    4.4
    Duration: 2 hours
    Svetavots ©
    Park
    Svetavots
    4.3
    Duration: 2 hours

    Kid-friendly things to do in Cesis

    Raksi Park ©
    Zoo
    Raksi Park
    4.3
    Duration: 2 hours

    Historic Sites in Cesis

    Old Brewery
    Historic Site
    Old Brewery
    3.8
    Duration: 2 hours

    Winter Sports in Cesis

    Camping Zagarkalns ©
    Ski Area
    Camping Zagarkalns
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    Duration: 2 hours

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