Latvia
Things to do in Liepāja
15 places13 stories2 routes
Sightlore has 15 places to explore in Liepāja, and 13 of them come with a 60-second story in 5 languages. Point your camera at a landmark to learn its name and story, and earn points and badges at the places you actually visit.
Liepāja's must-sees
The city's most important places. In the app you see how many you've visited and earn a badge when you've seen them all.
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Naval cathedral of St. Nicholas
The St. Nicholas Naval Cathedral is a Russian Orthodox cathedral church located in Karosta in the north of Liepāja, Latvia.
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Liepāja Saint Joseph Roman Catholic Cathedral
The Cathedral of Saint Joseph is the cathedral church of the Diocese of Liepāja located in Liepāja, Latvia.
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Holy Trinity Cathedral, Liepāja
Liepāja Holy Trinity Lutheran Cathedral is a historical Lutheran cathedral in Liepāja, Latvia. It is the seat of the Bishop of Liepāja, and principal church of the Diocese of Liepāja.
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Karosta
Karosta is a former Russian and Soviet naval base on the Baltic Sea, which today is a neighbourhood in Liepāja, Latvia.
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Church of Saint Anne in Liepāja
A Lutheran church at Eduarda Veidenbauma iela 1 in Liepāja; an architectural monument of national importance.
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Liepāja Theatre
Liepāja Theatre is a theatre in Liepāja, Latvia.
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Monument to the sailors and fishermen perished in the sea
Monument to the sailors and fishermen lost at sea is a notable modern monument and a sightseeing place in Liepāja, Latvia. The monument was designed by architect Gunārs Asaris and sculptor Alberts Terpilovskis.
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Rožu laukums
The main square of Liepāja in the old town between Lielā and Zivju streets, named after the large rose bed in its centre.
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Seaside Park
A landscape park of about 50 hectares stretching for 3 km along the western side of Liepāja; one of the largest arboretum parks in Latvia.
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Oskara Kalpaka Bridge
A 132-metre swing bridge over the Karosta Canal in Liepāja, linking the Northern Suburb with Karosta.
Discovery routes in Liepāja
Visit the stops in any order and tap "Check in" at each one; finish the route to earn points and its own badge.
Liepāja: from Rose Square to the lighthouse
From Rose Square to Holy Trinity Cathedral, Liepāja Theatre and the Great Amber Concert Hall; past St. Anne's Church and St. Joseph's Cathedral to the Seaside Park, the Monument to the sailors and fishermen lost at sea, Liepāja Museum and Liepāja lighthouse.
Liepāja: Karosta
From the Oskars Kalpaks Bridge to Karosta prison, the Karosta district and the St. Nicholas Naval Cathedral.
Places to visit
Historic sites
Rožu laukums
The main square of Liepāja in the old town between Lielā and Zivju streets, named after the large rose bed in its centre.
Liepāja Theatre
Liepāja Theatre is a theatre in Liepāja, Latvia.
Liepāja lighthouse
The Liepāja Lighthouse is a lighthouse located in Liepāja on the Latvian coast of the Baltic Sea.
Oskara Kalpaka Bridge
A 132-metre swing bridge over the Karosta Canal in Liepāja, linking the Northern Suburb with Karosta.
Karosta
Karosta is a former Russian and Soviet naval base on the Baltic Sea, which today is a neighbourhood in Liepāja, Latvia.
Museums
Liepāja Museum
Liepāja Museum is a museum in Liepāja, Latvia. It is the largest museum in the historical region of Courland. It possesses more than 100,000 articles, but in the halls of the museum, there are 1,500 exhibits.
Karosta prison
A former military prison in Karosta, Liepāja, now a museum; the building was put up in the early 20th century as one of Karosta's hospitals.
Places of worship
Holy Trinity Cathedral, Liepāja
Liepāja Holy Trinity Lutheran Cathedral is a historical Lutheran cathedral in Liepāja, Latvia. It is the seat of the Bishop of Liepāja, and principal church of the Diocese of Liepāja.
Church of Saint Anne in Liepāja
A Lutheran church at Eduarda Veidenbauma iela 1 in Liepāja; an architectural monument of national importance.
Liepāja Saint Joseph Roman Catholic Cathedral
The Cathedral of Saint Joseph is the cathedral church of the Diocese of Liepāja located in Liepāja, Latvia.
Naval cathedral of St. Nicholas
The St. Nicholas Naval Cathedral is a Russian Orthodox cathedral church located in Karosta in the north of Liepāja, Latvia.
Monuments
Monument to the sailors and fishermen perished in the sea
Monument to the sailors and fishermen lost at sea is a notable modern monument and a sightseeing place in Liepāja, Latvia. The monument was designed by architect Gunārs Asaris and sculptor Alberts Terpilovskis.
Nature
Seaside Park
A landscape park of about 50 hectares stretching for 3 km along the western side of Liepāja; one of the largest arboretum parks in Latvia.
Liepāja Lake
Lake Liepāja is the fifth-largest lake in Latvia, located near Liepāja in the Liepāja district. The total area of the lake is 37.15 km2, and it has a length of 16.2 km, average depth of 2.0 m, and a shoreline of 44.6 km.
Other
Great Amber Concert Hall
The Great Amber Concert Hall is a concert hall, cultural and arts centre in Liepāja, Latvia. The building features a cone-shaped structure, enveloped by a tilted glazed facade.
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