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DEAR ORIENTEERING FRIENDS, ing scenery and historical atmosphere of. The participants of LATVIA O-WEEK will be the lucky ones to explore orienteering areas similar to those We invite you to the World anticipated at the WMOC. Orienteering Championships 2018 and Latvia Every visitor will be able O-week! Discover Latvia to find routes in Latvia for yourself: it is a small that best suit his or her pearl of the Baltic coun- wishes and interests tries where you will be be it nature, architecture, able to enjoy a very spe- history, sports, adrenacial flavour of orienteering line, cuisine or advenin the cultural, architec- ture. Therefore we intural and historical aura vite you to visit the most of and in the charm- popular tourist attrac- RIGA PLACE WHERE CENTURIES MEET tions that are located just a couple of kilometres away and are convenient to reach. 2018 is the year of Latvia s 100th anniversary. Special preparations for this occasion are on-going in Latvia, and WOC2018 will be among the centenary celebration events. Looking forward to see you in Latvia! JĀNIS LAZDĀNS, WOC2018 Event Director sand inhabitants also the is beautiful and diverse. largest city of the Baltics. Heritage of 800 years old Gothic churches, built by is more than 800 founders of, medieyears old. Each cen- val buildings in the Old tury has left its marks in Town, exquisite Art Nouthe architecture in the veau, as well as wooden is the capital of Lat- Old Town and City Cen- buildings make a via and with 700 thou- tre. Architecture of true pearl of architecture.
THINGS TO DO Visit restaurants that offer fusion cuisine, where one can taste Latvian traditional meals, and original meals offering an astonishing combination of tastes and taking you for an exciting gastronomic journey. The best chefs specialize in modern Latvian cuisine, cooking only locally grown products bought from local farmers. Enjoy SPA treatments and beauty procedures. When being in, one must enjoy traditional Latvian bath! The Old Town is cut out for leisurely shopping little shops offering souvenirs, art galleries are settled in the narrow streets of the Old Town, but shopping centres offer items both of foreign and local brands. largest airports in Europe. has a range of di is closer than you rect flights with most of think only approximately the European capitals 2 hour flight from all the and largest cities as well HOW TO GET HERE as good flight connections to CIS countries. Airport is only 20 minutes away from the city centre. For more information visit www.live.com
Sprint Qualification Sprint final Sprint relay Rest day Middle distance Rest day Relay Rest day Long distance Departure 04.08.2018. 04.08.2018. 05.08.2018. 06.08.2018. 07.08.2018. 08.08.2018. 09.08.2018. 10.08.2018. 1 1.08.2018. 1 2.08.2018. Place WTOC Pre O 2, Spectator Race 3 Relay Departure Model 1 Temp O Q/F, Spectator Race 1 Pre O 1, Spectator Race 2 For more information visit www.woc2018.lv WOC Date The WOC / WTOC / LATVIA 0-WEEK programme: Day1 - Sprint LATVIA O-WEEK Day6 - Middle distance Daugavpils Day2 - Sprint Daugavpils Daugavpils Day3 - Middle distance Day4 - Long distance Daugavpils Daugavpils Day5 - Long distance Place Ādaži Place
SIGULDA THRILLS! cafes and restaurants is truly a flavourful experience, with options ranging from traditional is considered to Latvian food to gourmet be one of Latvia s most delicacies of the world. beautiful cities. It seems that a little bit of everythe city is located 53 km thing can be found here from the capital city of culture, music, sports,. is easily acnature, and recreation. cessible by public transsince the 17th century, portation and of course by has been chosen personal automobile. The as a place to relax and picturesque city, which is nurture health by peo- especially popular in the ple from Russia, the Bal- fall when mother nature tic countries, and other transforms the trees into near and far places. En- an array of golden yellow, joying a meal in the local orange, and red tones, is located by the Gauja River and features building nuances that are reminiscent of the Swiss Alps. Nature lovers will be pleased by walks in the Gauja National Park, which is Latvia s largest and oldest national nature park. The territory features unique landscapes and Latvia s largest rock exposures sandstone precipices, cliffs, and caves, as well as cultural and historical treasures that are rich with legends and fairy tales.
One of the most legendary and beautiful places in is Turaidas Castle and the love story about the Turaida Rose. Gutman s Cave is located adjacent, a cable car traverses through the air over the Gauja River, but the most active travellers can enjoy the obstacle courses that are suspended in the trees at the Mezakakis Adventure Park. Let s not forget the colourful hazelnut walking stick, which has become the symbol of. In Latvia, winter sports are also directly related to. The bobsleigh track offers international competitions in luge racing (bobsleigh and skeleton), while you can test your downhill and cross country skiing abilities at the skiing tracks. In the summer, the Opera Festival in the castle ruins gaters classical music enthusiasts. Bungee jumping, Aerodium a vertical wind tunnel, which became world famous after the Turin Olympics, Folk Song Hill, the concert hall Baltais flīģelis (The White Grand Piano), and the Kremerata Baltica festival the special reasons why is the real place for relaxation and health improvement. Tourism routes for relaxation and recreation can be found on the website of the Tourism Information Centre tourism.sigulda.lv
THE TURAIDA MUSEUM RESERVE Specially Protected Cultural Monument the Turaida Museum Reserve was established in 1988. It comprises the Historical Centre of Turaida as well as preserves, investigates and popularizes heritage of cultural history, which has been formed in this place in the course of one thousand years, starting with the 11th century. The Turaida Museum Reserve covers an area of 43.63 ha and comprises 39 historic buildings and structures. this place has been already distinguished by its ancient inhabitants the Gauja Livs, who named the place Turaida in translation from ancient Liv language it means the Garden of God. The great variety of cultural and historical monuments, the picturesque landscapes of the Gauja valley, nature trails, extensive lawn areas, tidy environment and exhibitions in the Turaida Museum Reserve attracts thousands of visitors each year. The Turaida Museum Reserve has become the most visited museum in Latvia. ropean Award Destination of Sustainable Cultural Tourism 2016 for Preservation of Intangible Heritage which was granted by ECTN (European Cultural Tourism Network). The Turaida Musum Reserve is open in all seasons, every day without days-off. The Turaida Museum Reserve is welcoming everyone to get acquainted with the wide diversity of nature and tangible and intangible cultural heritage of Turaida historical centre that has been accumulated In 2016 the Turaida Musum over the course of many The particular beauty of Reserve received the Eu- thousand years. Abundant information about the Turaida Museum Reserve and varied photo galleries are available in the: www.turaida-muzejs.lv and www.facebook.com/turaida.muzejs PHOTO: www.live.com / www.photomiller.com / Donatas Lazauskas - www.orienteering.lt / Gunārs Dukšte