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Rīga boasts one of the finest collections of Art Nouveau buildings in Europe
The Gauja National Park provides superb opportunities for hiking, kayaking and simply enjoying Latvia’s forests
Turaida Castle dates from the 13th century: one of many reminders of the German crusaders
A huge head of Lenin stands at the abandoned nuclear missile base at Zeltiņi
The Song and Dance Festival, held every five years, is Latvia’s greatest cultural event, but there are opportunities to see massed choirs and folk dancing at summer festivals around the country