Bauska Castle Tour: Explore the History and Architecture of Zemgale
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Rīga

This excursion is one-of-a-kind, giving you the opportunity to delve into Latvia’s history at the Christmas Battle Museum and Bauska Castle, marvel at the stunning architecture of Rundāles Palace, and much more…

Duration: 10 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Christmas war museum - Unique fortification elements of the World War I field associated with the legendary Christmas battles have survived in the museum. The Christmas Battles Museum’s open-air exposition reconstructs the fortification system, an integral part of the first line of German defense, the “German rampart”, the only such facility in the Baltics.

Inside the museum you can see the exhibition “Latvian Riflemen Christmas Battles”. Over 200 photographs, battle schemes, and items found in the Tire River Mire provide interesting historical accounts of the events of that time. Indoors you will also see the largest mock-up of battlefields in Latvia, depicting several square kilometers of Christmas battlefields with World War I fortifications.

  • Pētera Upīša Dārzkopības muzejs - For both locals and tourists, Upītis Garden has become particularly popular with lilac, which traditionally hosts a “Lilac Festival” with classical music concerts every spring during lilac blooms.

In spring, the garden can also be visited during cherry, apple and pear bloom.

  • Tervetes Taurini - There is a chance to see and encounter butterflies from various tropical forests around the world - exotic colors of Asia, the butterfly of South America and the unique butterflies of Africa.
    Guide will tell us about unique butterflies and their life.

  • Laima Ceramics - During the tour they will show us the wood, gas and electric furnaces, the alchemical laboratory where all her autographs are made, the various ceramic materials (clay, porcelain, stoneware) and the part of the dish making process.

  • Rundale Palace Museum (Rundales Pils) - The Rundale Palace Ensemble is the most outstanding Baroque and Rococo architectural monument in Latvia, built between 1736 and 1740 as the summer residence of the Duke of Courland Ernst Johann Biron, a favorite of the Russian Empress Anna Joanovna. The palace was designed by the famous Russian court architect Francesco Bartolomeo Rastrelli.

  • Atpūtas komplekss “MIĶELIS” - There are more than 15 vehicles in the collection of the motor cars.The oldest of the exhibits is the model of MAXWELL 25 which dates back to 1923. A real curiosity is ZIS 110B – the limousine of the highest class during the times of the Soviet Union.
    The motorcycles which were often seen on the roads of Latvia in the 50s and the 60s of the last century, tractors and more….
    It’s also Recreation Complex with hotel and rostourant

  • Bauska Castle - Here is an opportunity to view the interior of the castle and exhibitions of history,
    Understand medieval fortress defense systems and view the collection of castle guns in the Livonian Order Castle ruins.
    Watch the confluence of Musa and Memele and the vast landscape of Zemgale in the Great Tower of the Old Castle.

  • Trusu Pilsetina - The only rabbit town in Latvia where you can see more than 65 breeds of rabbits living in miniature wooden houses. It is home to a wide variety of breeds - Dutch, Czech, butterfly, hermelin, satin and others. It should be mentioned that each rabbit has its own document - a pedigree certificate, which records 5-6 previous generations. There are also sheds for ducks, geese, chickens, pigs, sheep, goats, ponies, calf and dog on the campus.

What's Included
  • Expert local guide included.
Location
Aspazijas bulvāris 5A
Aspazijas bulvāris
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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