Liepaja is a city within Latvia (but not the capital city). Latvia is part of the continent of Europe.
The best time to visit Liepaja is during months May, June, July, August and September when the average temperatures are perhaps a little cooler than preferred but still a pleasant 10°C / 50. 0°F to 20°C / 68. 0°F. If you don't mind bringing a coat, you might also enjoy visiting Liepaja during April, October and November but average temperatures are fairly cool (between 0°C / 32. 0°F and 10°C / 50. 0°F).
Liepāja is an ancient city on the Baltic Sea east coast, located between the sea and Liepāja Lake, where people have been living for more than 750 years. Liepāja is a city of music and culture. Wander in the Northern Fort labyrinths by torchlight, explore for yourself the exotic nature of the Military Port’s architecture or the former prison, look at the art nouveau buildings in the city centre and the unique wooden architecture of the Seaside Park!
The city of Liepaja is located in the south-western part of Latvia on a narrow stretch of land between the Baltic Sea and Liepaja Lake. People have been living there for more than 750 years and have changed Liepaja from a small village into the third largest city in the country with the population of 85, 000 people. The people of Liepaja have always been very proud. Many unique sights can be seen in Liepaja and its surroundings too. Sights, sounds and experiences unique in Latvia and the Baltic, in Europe and all around the world. . .
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Liepāja (pronounced); Libau), is a republican city in western Latvia, located on the Baltic Sea directly at 21°E. It is the largest city in the Kurzeme Region of Latvia, the third largest city in Latvia after Riga and Daugavpils and an important ice-free port. As of 1 January 2011, Liepāja had a population of approximately 83, 000.
Liepāja is known throughout Latvia as "The city where the wind is born", possibly because of the constant sea breeze. A song of the same name was composed by Imants Kalniņš and has become the anthem of the city. The reputation of Liepāja as the windiest city in Latvia has been further endorsed as the biggest wind power plant in Latvia (33 Enercon wind turbines) was constructed nearby.
The Coat of Arms of Liepāja was adopted four days after it gained city rights on 18 March 1625. These are described as: "on a silver background, the lion of Kurzeme with a divided tail, who leans upon a linden tree with its forelegs. " The flag of Liepāja has the coat of arms in the center, with red in the top half and green in the bottom.
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