The bench on the hill at river Gauja, Valmiera city, Latvia
Valmiera has long been a crossroads of trade, business, busy life, roads and thoughts. In Valmiera, as a strategically important Hanseatic city, money, languages and ideas exchanged. It started back in 1283, when one of the symbols of Valmiera was built in the city center - St. Simon's Church, it continues and will never end, because Valmiera has always had a human attraction. The Gauja River flowing through the city has, with its rapidity, encoded the love of nature in people, giving energy and energy to implement ideas, not to be afraid to be the first, somewhat new beginners.
Valmiera has always been a youthful and ambitious city. The spirit of cognition and discovery prevails both in kindergarteners and pupils, as well as in university students and adults. The Gauja River is in the blood of the people of Valmiera, therefore sports and culture are an integral part of the city. Great people in the world have started their professional careers here. Here is proud of every resident who makes Valmiera the best place to live, work, study and relax.
Valmiera has always been a cultural center. One of the few professional theatres outside Riga is located in Valmiera and gives the city a spirit of freedom of thought and challenge. The theatre enters the city and the lives of residents and city guests both literally and figuratively. A special event has also become a tradition - the Valmiera Summer Theatre Festival, which annually gathers spectators with new performances and theatre “stages” in unusual places in Valmiera.
Valmiera honors its roots, celebrates today and looks to the future with enthusiasm and confidence. In Valmiera - we live green!
Pearls of culture and history
Valmiera is one of the oldest cities in Latvia. In 1702 the city was completely destroyed by the Russian army. During 1770s it was severely damaged by several fires. At the dusk of the World War II, in September 1944, almost whole historical centre of Valmiera completely burnt down. Only few buildings remained intact – the Valmiera St. Simon’s Church, ruins of the Livonian order Castle and the building complex of the Valmiera Museum. The peculiar image of the city is also shaped by sculptures and environmental objects, particularly ones connected with the works of the famous sculptor and initiator of the stone sculpture symposium Andris Vārpa:
Valmiera St. Simon’s Church is one of the oldest stone buildings in Latvia (built in the 13th century). In the northern corner of the church are two bullets, which destroyed the church during the Livonian War. Several valuable art monuments can be found in the church: burial plaques (15-16th century), the Ladegast pipe organ (1886), a pulpit with paintings from 1730s. From the renovated church tower you have a beautiful panoramic view on Valmiera.
Bachelors’ Park and the concert hall “Valmiera”. In 1913 the city received the park as a gift from 8 unmarried gentlemen. The pavilion which was built in 1914 underwent reconstruction in 2016 and a concert hall in it was created. Visitors are offered varied culture and leisure events, excursions in the concert hall are available.
Happy Bench Monday!
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The bench on the hill at river Gauja, Valmiera city, Latvia
Valmiera has long been a crossroads of trade, business, busy life, roads and thoughts. In Valmiera, as a strategically important Hanseatic city, money, languages and ideas exchanged. It started back in 1283, when one of the symbols of Valmiera was built in the city center - St. Simon's Church, it continues and will never end, because Valmiera has always had a human attraction. The Gauja River flowing through the city has, with its rapidity, encoded the love of nature in people, giving energy and energy to implement ideas, not to be afraid to be the first, somewhat new beginners.
Valmiera has always been a youthful and ambitious city. The spirit of cognition and discovery prevails both in kindergarteners and pupils, as well as in university students and adults. The Gauja River is in the blood of the people of Valmiera, therefore sports and culture are an integral part of the city. Great people in the world have started their professional careers here. Here is proud of every resident who makes Valmiera the best place to live, work, study and relax.
Valmiera has always been a cultural center. One of the few professional theatres outside Riga is located in Valmiera and gives the city a spirit of freedom of thought and challenge. The theatre enters the city and the lives of residents and city guests both literally and figuratively. A special event has also become a tradition - the Valmiera Summer Theatre Festival, which annually gathers spectators with new performances and theatre “stages” in unusual places in Valmiera.
Valmiera honors its roots, celebrates today and looks to the future with enthusiasm and confidence. In Valmiera - we live green!
Pearls of culture and history
Valmiera is one of the oldest cities in Latvia. In 1702 the city was completely destroyed by the Russian army. During 1770s it was severely damaged by several fires. At the dusk of the World War II, in September 1944, almost whole historical centre of Valmiera completely burnt down. Only few buildings remained intact – the Valmiera St. Simon’s Church, ruins of the Livonian order Castle and the building complex of the Valmiera Museum. The peculiar image of the city is also shaped by sculptures and environmental objects, particularly ones connected with the works of the famous sculptor and initiator of the stone sculpture symposium Andris Vārpa:
Valmiera St. Simon’s Church is one of the oldest stone buildings in Latvia (built in the 13th century). In the northern corner of the church are two bullets, which destroyed the church during the Livonian War. Several valuable art monuments can be found in the church: burial plaques (15-16th century), the Ladegast pipe organ (1886), a pulpit with paintings from 1730s. From the renovated church tower you have a beautiful panoramic view on Valmiera.
Bachelors’ Park and the concert hall “Valmiera”. In 1913 the city received the park as a gift from 8 unmarried gentlemen. The pavilion which was built in 1914 underwent reconstruction in 2016 and a concert hall in it was created. Visitors are offered varied culture and leisure events, excursions in the concert hall are available.
Happy Bench Monday!
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