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1 TOURISM GUIDE OGRE AND IKšķILE COUNTIES

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InterestIng Facts ...

•  The only terrestrial beacon in the world and an exposition dedi-cated to the world-famous director who was born in Latvia, Sergejs Eizenšteins, can be seen at the Cinema Station in Ķeipene.

•  The oldest settlements in the Northern Europe are located along the banks of the river Daugava between Ikšķile and Ciemupe.

•  The ruins of the oldest sacred stone building in the Baltic States are located on the St. Meinhard Island.

•  Tīnūži, which is located in Ikšķile Municipality, is the geographical centre of Latvia and the Baltic States.

•  The only museum of girl guides and boy scouts in the Baltic States is located in Ogre.

•  The pedestrian bridge in Ogre is the biggest arch bridge in Latvia.

•  The Holy Spirit Orthodox Church of Ikšķile is the smallest Orthodox church in Latvia, next to which one of the oldest cemeteries in Latvia, which still continue to bury the dead, is located.

•  The most modern public observatory with the biggest telescope in Latvia is located in Suntaži.

•  The railway line Riga–Dinaburg (now Riga–Daugavpils), which crosses Ogre and Ikšķile Municipalities, is the first railway line in Latvia that was built in 1861.

•  The highest swing in Latvia is located at the Swing Park in Ķeipene Rural Territory.

•  The resident of Ikšķile Linards Liberts produces lemonades, syrups, wines, sparkling wines, and even birch vodka from birch sap.

•  SierŠtelle in Ogre produces 31 various homemade cheeses.

•  Many excellent personalities in Latvia have lived in Ogre and Ikšķile Municipalities: painters Vilhelms Purvītis, Kārlis Hūns, Jānis Kuga, Kārlis Brencēns, and Eduards Brencēns, the composer Kārlis Kažociņš, the opera singer Pauls Sakss, writers Sudrabu Edžus and Kārlis Jēkabsons, as well as the general of the Latvian army Rūdolfs Bangerskis. The memorials dedicated to these people still continue to honour them.

How to get to Ogre and Ikšķile...

By carTake the state’s major road A6 Riga–DaugavpilsTake the first category roads P80 Tīnūži–Koknese or P5 Ulbroka–Ogre

By busOgres autobuss Ltd., Talsu autotransports JSC, and Nordeka JSC provide runs from Riga to Ogre and Ikšķile. The bus runs every hour. For more information visit www.1188.lv

By trainPasažieru vilciens JSC provides train service from Riga to Ikšķile and Ogre. In this route the train runs more than one time every hour. For more information visit www.ldz.lv

tOurIsm DevelOpment agency OF

Ogre anD IkšķIle

Brīvības Street 12a, Ogre, LV-5001, Latvia

GPS[56.8150, 24.6025]

Tel.: +371 65071883, +371 29491685

Fax: 65071883

e-mail: [email protected]

Working hours: Business days 9.00. a.m.–6.00. p.m. (during the

summer season 1 May–30 Sep), 10.00. a.m.–5.00. p.m.

(during the winter season 1 Oct–30 Apr)

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•  Tourism information, travel guidebooks and maps of Ogre, Ikšķile, and other places in Latvia.

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Ogre municipalityFormed on 1st July 2009 by uniting Ogre Municipality (Ogre Town and Ogresgals) and rural territories of Krape, Ķeipene, Laubere, Madliena, Mazozoli, Meņģele, Suntaži, and Taurupe.The total area of the municipality: 993.4 km²Number of inhabitants in the municipality: 38,944 (2011)Number of inhabitants in the town: 26,760 (2011)

Ikšķile municipalityFormed in 2004 when Ikšķile and its rural territory became Ikšķile Municipality.The total area of the municipality: 130 km²Number of inhabitants in the municipality: 8,847 (2012)Number of inhabitants in the town: 4,022 (2012)

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Interesting Facts ...............................................................................

Historical buildings on Brivibas street in Ogre ..................................

Cultural history and architecture ......................................................

Churches ...........................................................................................

Museums and Collections .................................................................

Let’s go outside! ...............................................................................

Creative Tourism ..............................................................................

Entertainment and Active Leisure ....................................................

Accommodation ...............................................................................

Food Service .....................................................................................

Essential Information .......................................................................

Information about the guidebook

publisher: Tourism Development Agency of Ogre and Ikšķile, self-

governments of Ogre and Ikšķile Municipalities

Funding: self-governments of Ogre and Ikšķile Municipalities

Design: Daina Zviedre

translation: Lelde Grigule

photo of the cover: Tourism Development Agency of Ogre and

Ikšķile and Gints Ziemelis.

photo: archive of the Tourism Development Agency of Ogre and

Ikšķile, self-government of Ogre, self-government of Ikšķili, History and

Art Museum of Ogre, Kaspars Freimanis, Agita Paškeviča, Gints Ziemelis,

Jānis Fridrihsons.

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HIstOrIcal BuIlDIngs On BrIvIBas street In Ogre

The building on Brīvības street 4 was built in 1927. The owner of the building, Kārlis Ausbiķis, created a hotel and a restaurant named Ogre, which was managed by Anna Ausbiķe. During 1948, the Council of Workers’ Deputies and housing association’s flats were located in the building. After the World War II, the Executive Committee of Ogre District, a library, a complex of municipal enterprises, and later – a Hous-ing Authority, were all located within the building.

The building at 11 Brīvības street is an architectural monu-ment built in 1926 and designed by the architect Eduards Smurgis. The station master, Antons Pudans, the owner of the house, set up a hotel and a restaurant “Esplanāde”, while the first floor was occupied by various shops. In 1928 the building was bought by the newly elected Ogre town council. After the reconstruction by Vladimirs Shervinskis, the Ogre town council and Ogre 6-year elementary school were located there. After World War II, educational activities continued in the building. When Ogre secondary school moved to its new premises in 1960, the building was left at the disposal of Ogres secondary evening school, but since 1991 the Ogres art school has been located here. In 1998 a mental coat of arms of the town of Ogre was attached to the wall of the building in memory of time when the Ogres town council worked there.

The building at 12 Brīvības street is an architectural monu-ment built in 1901 as a residence and for trade purposes. After World War I the building was in miserable condition because its owner, Martins Pau-

citis, had emigrated to Russia. In 1929 ownership rights were obtained by anna and Veronika Paucitis. A variety of shop were placed in the building, e.g. Karlis Davidson’s colonial wares, Mile Austrian’s bakery and confec-tionary, Marija Mikelsone’s textiles and haberdashery, Elfrida Adins’ meat and sausage production, Lilija Blicavs’ hairdresser’s. After World War II the function of the building changed several times. Most Ogre inhabitants re-member it as the Ogre district police department prom forty years. After the reconstruction of the building in 1997-1998, it is now the restaurant and entertainment complex “Police Acedemy 98”

The first Ogre railway station, a one-storey stone building, was built in 1859. The structure of the station consisted of two platforms, the platforms shed, a storehouse and loading platform, a water supply tower, a wooden barrack and two water pumps for filling steam engines. Over the years the station building has been reconstructed and enlarged. During World War II it was destroyed, and the new building was built in 1947 after a standard design. The shed, built at the beginning of the 20th century on the second platform has been preserved. Its supports are made of steel rails produced in 1881-1883. The station building belongs to the state stock company “Latvijas Dzelzceļš”. In 1999-2000 extensive repair and restoration work was done to the railways station.

The first chemist’s building at 22 Brīvības street was built in 1895. The owner of this one-storey stone house was a pharmacolo-gist Arturs Flahs. After World War I only the walls of the building were

retained. The remains were bought by the pharmacologist Peteris Shi-rons and Lilija Shirons and in 1924 a new chemist’s shop was designed by Indriks Blankenburgs. In 1927 a bath house was added, and in 1933 Edgars Starkis created additional premises for trade and a kiosk. At the end of the 19th century a bathing institution was established as part of the chemist’s, which functioned until 1941. People could attend the bath house to take therapeutic bath (sulphur, conifer needles, assorted salts). In 1986 the reconstruction of the chemist’s building was started, which significantly changed both the outer appearance and the interior of the building. At present the chemists continue working in the building, even though much of the previous glamour has been lost.

The building on Brīvības street 23, where nowadays a cafe Niko and a flower shop Ortija are located, was built in 1927. The owner of the building was Mārtiņš Pūre, who lived with his family on the higher floor of the building, a bakery and a pastry shop were housed on the ground floor. The whole family worked in the bakery, each of them had their own responsibilities. Pūre’s bakery became one of the most favour-ite shopping places among inhabitants of Ogre. It was considered that the tastiest bread and the sweetest pretzels could be bought there. At the moment, the building is again owned by the son of Mārtiņš Pūre – Oļģerts, who lives in California.

The building at 32 Brīvības streets in an architectural monument designed by Vladimirs Shervinskis and built in 1926. There,

the owner, Pauls Baumanis, opened a café and a boarding house, “Ogre - kurhous”. It was a place where local musicians performed in the even-ing, and famous artists prom Riga were frequent guests. In 1930 the management of the restaurant and hotel was taken over by A. Birzulis (the manager of Mazais Vērmaņu parks) and later, in 1935 by N. Osipas. The building became the cultural and social center of the town. Various entertainments, concerts, festivities (beauty contests, press balls) took place there. After World War II the building housed a dining facility and a hotel. Prom the mid-eighties till 1993 the building was run by the applied arts and souvenir production company “Daiļrade”. at present the building is a private property.

The Ogre post office at 38 Brīvības street is an architec-tural monument. It was built in 1936 according to architect Davids Zarins design. Until that time post office was situated in small inadequate premises. The first floor of the post and telegraph office was a transaction room, the second floor – the post master’s and technician’s apartments, and the basement was used as a maintenance department. The guard’s house was located in the yard. In 1937 a modern automatic telephone exchange, produced in the famous factory VEF, was opened in Ogre. It served 150 subscribers. By 1939 the number of the subscribers had dou-bled. Over the years the building has not changed in appearance or func-tion – the Ogre post office in still located there.

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arch pedestrian BridgeBridge connecting Krasta Street and J. Čakstes Prospect, OgreGPS [56.8152, 24.6115]The pedestrian bridge over the river Ogre (authors of the project: V. Salcēvičs, J. Mēness, T. Vitkuss) was built in 1966. The bridge connects the central part of the town with Pārogre, where an open-air stage, private houses built during the 1920’s –1930’s, and modern time buildings are located. The largest arch bridge in Latvia is 94 m long and 4.5 m wide.

eight centuries park and memorial stoneCrossing of Daugavas Prospect and Birzes Street, Ikšķile MunicipalityGPS [56.8331, 24.4997]In 1985, celebrating the 800th anniversary of Ikšķile, a memorial stone designed by a sculptor Jānis Karlovs was revealed at the park in the town centre. The anniversary of Ikšķile was also celebrated in Vatican, since the foundation of the town is considered as the beginning of Christianity in the Baltic States.

elkšņi schoolElkšņu Street, Tīnūži Rural Territory, Ikšķile Municipality GPS [56.8191, 24.5334]The official date of the foundation of the school yet can not be found in historical sources. However, already in 1683 it was marked in Swiss maps next to the Big road, opposite to the Ikšķile Manor and Church. During the war times in Ikšķile, the school which was located next to the road was destroyed for several times. From time to time the school was located in a house of a sexton or a bell-ringer, and sometimes even in a peasant’s room. In 1966, Elkšņi School joined the 8-year-old Ikšķile School in the

centre of the town. Nowadays in the old premises of Elkšņi School the free school of Ikšķile is located, which provides alternative national primary education based on a pedagogic methodology using individual teaching methods.

House of artist Jānis kugaJ. Kugas Street 11, IkšķileGPS [56.8274, 24.4985]The painter Jānis Kuga was a founder of Latvian stage design. He was born in Ikšķile Municipality on 12th December 1878. The artist painted landscapes, portraits, still life, altarpieces, and stage designs. He is the author of the altarpiece in Ikšķile Church (1933), and the plafond in Riga Castle. The stage design in honour of the act of independence proclama-tion of Latvia at the National Theatre of Latvia on 18th November 1918 was also designed by Jānis Kuga. He has received several awards from the Cultural Fondation, and was also the recipient of with the biggest prize – diploma Grand Prix – in an exhibition of Latvian art in Paris. In 1954, he was presented with an award of honours from the American Latvian Association Cultural Foundation, and in 1960, Kuga received the National Exile Award. The house of the painter and scenographist Jānis Kuga was designed by himself. On 2nd July 1989, a memorial plaque was placed outside the building, which was a present to the artist, who was also a rector in the Art Academy of Latvia for many years, from the Sculptural faculty of the academy.

memorial stone of IkšķileBank of the river Daugava, Ikšķile Municipality GPS [56.8202, 24.5018]

The stone was placed on the bank of the river Daugava, opposite to the remains of the old Ikšķile Church in October of 1988. Cultural Foundation of Latvia opened the memorial stone on which the word “Ikšķile” is carved in three languages: Latin, German, and Latvian.

Ikšķile Old cemeteryKlusā Street, IkšķileGPS [56.8954, 25.4079]The cemetery was laid out during the late 17th century when the de-ceased were no longer buried near the Ikšķile Church and pastorate. Initially the cemetery was purposed only for Latvian peasants and crafts-men, but starting from 1772, Germans belonging to the Ikšķile Congrega-tion were also buried here. During the 19th century an Orthodox section was created, which later on formed as a separate cemetery. Here lay Latvians that became Orthodox believers, and bodies of soldiers from the Russian army base located near the cemetery. The Ikšķile Cemetery is an important monument of cultural history, where one can see headstones made by stonemasons from both Riga and Ikšķile, as well as more than fifty cast crosses. A memorial to the Latvian Riflemen who died during the World War One is also located here since 1926. The Ikšķile Cemetery is one of the oldest cemeteries in Latvia, which still continue to bury the dead.

krape manor complex and parkKrape Manor, Krape Rural Territory, Ogre MunicipalityGPS [56.7466, 25.1098]Tel.: +371 27065878e-mail: [email protected]

The Krape Manor was built during 1909–1910 by an architect V. Bokslafs. A manor house has not remained, as it was destroyed during the WWI. A gardener’s house built during the mid-19th century, the steward’s house, a barn, a cowshed, and a 7.2 ha large park with 16 foreign tree species are all open to visitors. The Krape watermill on the river Lobe is located near the manor complex. The Krape Manor is an architectural monument of local importance.

ķeipene manor parkBrūveri, Ķeipene Rural Territory, Ogre MunicipalityGPS [56.8993, 25.1520]It is possible that the manor was named after a Prussian canon Kaipens, who during the mid-15th century received this territory from the Arch-bishops of Riga that had purchased this estate from a vassal of Livonian Order, Peter von Borch. By uniting eight peasant farms, the Jaunķeipene manor was formed (Vecķeipene manor was destroyed during the North-ern War) in 1743. Nowadays, only the dendroligical plantation of national importance – Ķeipene Manor Park (2.8 ha) – with important introduced tree species (the circumference of grey walnut trees can reach 2.9 m and 3.4 m) has remained. The park was created in 19th century, when the owner of the manor was a landlord Carl von Lewis of Menar. There are 27 secular trees at the park. In the centre of the park a cemetery hill is located where the estate manager and his family rest. The park is state protected since 1977.

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Bear cub ĒriksBrīvības Street, OgreGPS [56.8177, 24.6052]It is a sculpture of a bear cub which eats from a honey pot. The sculpture was set up during the 1950’s, and it is a typical element of urban environ-ment characteristic to Soviet period. There is a story on how the cub got his name: the cub’s broken paw was healed by the students of Art School of Ogre, and the bandage was removed on 18th May – the day when the men named Ēriks celebrate their name day.

madliena cemeteryMadliena Rural Territory, Ogre MunicipalityGPS [56.8410, 25.1616]The cemetery which is two hundred years old bears lots of interesting life stories. Here lies the body of Kārlis Hūns (1830–1877), who was one of the most important Baltic artists during the 19th century, the pioneer of the historical genre-painting in Latvia. Resting places of such famous people as the founder of the Herrnhuter Congregation in Madliena – An-drejs Balodis, the wood sculptor Jānis Vērītis, and other deceased notable inhabitants of Madliena can be seen in Madliena Cemetery.

meņģele cemeteryMeņģele Rural Territory, Ogre MunicipalityGPS [56.8115, 25.4033]The first graves and crosses in Meņģele Cemetery appeared in the mid-dle of the 18th century. Till that time inhabitants of Meņģele buried their deceased ones in Madliena Cemetery, since it was the only burial ground the congregation owned. Meņģele Cemetery was created thanks to the local estate manager – the landlord Scheinvogel. The oldest grave that can be seen in the cemetery dates back to 1850. Not far from a mortuary, a monument can be found on which an interesting inscription is written “Ceļiniek, kas esi tu, tas biju es, kas esmu es, tas būsi tu” (“Traveller, what you are I once was, what I am you will surely become”). A peculiar charac-teristic of the cemetery are the grey larches that were planted during the landlord Scheinvogel time which continue to rustle till this day.

Historical Buildings and Ogre town squareBrīvības Street, OgreGPS [56.8167, 24.6050]Brīvības Street in Ogre is outstanding with its architecture of the 1920’s–1930’s. Such masters as Vladimirs Šervinskis, Indriķis Blaken-burgs, Eduards Smurģis, Dāvids Zariņš, and others have their works here.

Nowadays, the majority of these buildings are architectural monuments of national or local importance. The recently facilitated square, which is known also as the heart of the town, has become a popular meeting place among both locals and visitors of Ogre. The square has a stylised design which reflects the tortuous stream of the river Ogre with flower-beds that symbolises its islands. Local concerts, art and sports events, and other types of entertainment take place at the town square.

memorial Forced Into strangelandSuntaži Rural Territory, Ogre MunicipalityGPS [56.9059, 24.9297]The artificially created hillock, on which the memorial is placed, is an archaeological monument of local importance. According to legend this was an ancient sacred place. The memorial dedicated to the exiled resi-dents of Suntaži was placed on the hillock in 1991. Author of the memo-rial – a sculptor Jānis Karlovs.

memorial altar of HeroesTīnūži Rural Territory, Ikšķile MunicipalityGPS [56.8671, 24.5670]The memorial which is placed next to the Tīnūži Primary School is dedi-

cated to the Latvian riflemen battles near the river Mazā Jugla during the World War One. The memorial was designed by a sculptor Jānis Karlovs and opened to the public on 3rd September 2005.

memorial to Inhabitants of madliena killed during WWI and latvian War of IndependenceMadliena Rural Territory, Ogre MunicipalityGPS [56.8397, 25.1579]Author of the memorial is a sculptor Pēteris Banders. The memorial por-trays a dying soldier with sun rays of the rising sun. The words “Madlienas draudzes varoņiem” (“To the heroes of the Madliena congregation”) and “Tev mūžam dzīvot, Latvija” (“May you live forever, Latvia”) are carved on the stone. The memorial was consecrated in 1937.

memorial Honouring victims of revolution of 1905 in grove of angels in suntažiSuntaži Rural Territory, Ogre MunicipalityGPS [56.9059, 24.9298]In 1967, under the guidance of a teacher and a history enthusiast Pāvils Zaļkalns a memorial dedicated to the victims of the revolution of 1905 in Suntaži was created.

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memorial to latvian riflemen in OgreCemetery of the Brethren in OgreGPS [56.8224, 24.6309]On November of 2008, after the initiative of Egils Helmanis, celebrating the 90th anniversary of Latvia’s independence and honouring the Latvian Riflemen battles in Ogre territory during October of 1916, a memorial was unveiled, dedicated to the soldiers of the Second Latvian Riflemen brigade of Riga, who from Ogre across the river Daugava went directly into a battle against the German army. The memorial was designed by Eižens Laube.

memorial to victims of repression in tīnūžiTīnūži Rural Territory, Ikšķile MunicipalityGPS [56.8648, 24.5603]The memorial is located on the crossing of Tīnūži–Ulbroka (P5) and Ikšķile–Ropaži (P10) roads. A white cross was placed next to the memo-rial in 2004 as a symbol of eternity and resurrection.

memorial stone to Inhabitants of Ogre, vic-tims of repression during 1940–1949The crossing of Upes Prospect and Meža prospect, Ogre

GPS [56.8178, 24.6003]The memorial was unveiled in 1989, it was created by a stonemason, Jānis Lapsa. Author of the words engraved on the stone – Herberts Valters.

memorial stone to victims of repression in līčupeLīčupe, Mazozoli Rural Territory, Ogre MunicipalityGPS [56.9040, 25.4309]The memorial was erected on 14th June 1991, from the money donated by Līčupe JSC, Council of Mazozoli Rural Territory and its inhabitants. The stone is from Sigulda, where the author of the idea and the technical team coordinator – Jānis Jēriņš – lived. memorial plaque to latvian riflemen in OgreDam of the river Daugava, OgreGPS [56.8093, 24.5946]The memorial plaque which is placed on the Ogre Island symbolises the historical events of Latvian nation on the way to become an independent country. It is located on the bank of the river Daugava, where a house called Lauči once stood. This was the place from which the soldiers of the

Second Latvian Riflemen brigade went across the river Daugava into a battle against the German army on 18th October 1916. The plaque was made after the suggestion of Egils Helmanis from Ogre. The memorial plaque was unveiled in November of 2008, celebrating the 90th anniver-sary of Latvia’s independence and honouring the battles of the Second Latvian Riflemen brigade during October of 1916.

monument to latvian theatre and Writer auseklisOgresgals Rural Territory, Ogre MunicipalityGPS [56.7986, 24.7487]The sculpture designed by P. Mellis was opened to public on 18th Sep-tember 1990, with following words “Theatre, Auseklis, Vecuteles 1873”.

monument to narrators of Folk songs in Ogresgals (signpost)Vecuteles, Ogresgals Rural Territory, Ogre MunicipalityGPS [56.7988, 24.7488]The interesting monument next to the house called Vecuteles was un-veiled by a poet, Imants Ziedonis in October of 1993.

rehabilitation Hospital OgreGaismas Prospect 2/6, OgreGPS [56.8268, 24.5833]The building designed by K. Pēkšēns is an architectural monument, which was built as a children’s sanatorium of the Central Sickness Insurance In-stitution of Riga in 1927. Initially the sanatorium was named as Mālkalne, but since 1959 – Ogre. The sanatorium operates all year long, in summers it accommodates approximately 150 children, in winters – 70. The central part of the building is laid with bricks, the sides are wooden, but in the front it has a glass sun-lounge extension. In summers the sun-lounge served as a bedroom, the rest time of the year it was used as a gym. The largest and the most luxurious room in the building is a dining hall, which is decorated with wall paintings by Ansis Cīrulis. During the 1960’s these paintings were painted out, but they were renewed after the renovation (1987–1991). At the moment the building is a home for a rehabilitation hospital that can be viewed only from the outside.

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protecting Dike of riga Hydropower station’s reservoirThe protecting dike of Riga Hydropower Station was built in order to pre-serve the surrounding territories from flooding and to ensure an optimal level of underground water to carry out economic activities. Protecting dikes in Ikšķile (3.6 km) GPS [56.8288, 24.4857], and in Ogre (3.6 km) GPS [56.8182, 24.5656] are popular places for recreation, taking walks, fishing, as well as for water sport activities among locals and visitors. Protecting dikes are the property of the Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Latvia.

sanatorium saulstariSaulstaru Street 2, OgreGPS [56.8128, 24.6197]Tel.: +371 65071915The dry air which is rich with coniferous phytoncids and is good for people suffering from lung diseases was the factor that encouraged the health authorities of Latvia to open the sanatorium Saulstari, which was designed by an architect Kārlis Bikše, and built during 1928–1930 by ef-ficiently utilising the possibilities of the environment. The building is a Latvian analogue to those health institutions in France, Germany, and Holland that are built in functionalistic style. Smooth planes, large glaz-ings, horizontal window bands, terraces, and balconies are mainly used in the architecture of the building. The surrounding park, which has several

terraces and recreation places, is also designed in functionalistic style. Currently, a specialised social care centre Saulstari is situated here, which can be viewed only from the outside.

private House village Zaļās salasBank of the river Daugava, Ikšķile MunicipalityGPS [56.8351, 24.4772]Tel.: +371 29420069In 2009, inhabitants of the private house village Zaļās salas (Green Is-lands), located on the bank of the river Daugava, founded an association also called Zaļās salas to develop the cultural environment, implement education projects, to study cultural heritage of the municipality, and to organise art exhibitions, symposiums, and conferences. Environmental art festivals, that are planned as traditional events in the future, are held by cooperating with the self-government. During the festivals, people can visit indoor and outdoor exhibitions where small format works of the most talented sculptors in Latvia, a wide range of applied arts, espe-cially ceramic art, with environmental objects, installations, and garden architecture projects can be seen. At the present time various art objects can be seen in the village Zaļās salas, as well as elsewhere in Ikšķile. For example, a wooden sculpture The thinker, which is located in the town square, opposite to the school, and The Cat located in the territory of the kindergarten.

sculpture the noteBrīvības Street 50, OgreGPS [56.8195, 24.6089]In 2010, celebrating the 50th anniversary of Ogre Music School, a sculp-ture – a four metres high note – was displayed next to the school as a birthday gift from the self-government. A belief says that “if you touch the note and feel absolutely certain about what you want to achieve in music and in life, it will come true”. The author of the idea is Linda Man-gule, the sculpture was created by the sculptor Valdis Štrāls. A miniature version of the sculpture is used as a statuette which each year is given to the best students and teachers of the school for special achievements. Ogre Music School was founded in 1960. Nowadays the school offers five programmes: keyboard instruments, stringed instruments, wind instru-ments, percussion instruments, as well as music theory and choir class.

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native House of sudrabu edžusKindergarten „Auseklītis” Meņģele Rural Territory, Ogre MunicipalityGPS [56.8072, 25.4182]Tel.:+371 65029091, +371 27856653Book a visit in advance.In memory of the writer Sudrabu Edžus (1860–1941, in his real name Eduards Morics Zilbers) a cradle is hanged in the house Siliņi. This is the place where the literary characters from Sudrabu Edžus works were born, such as the boy named Dauka, who because of his big curiosity was undeservedly called Crazy Dauka. The name of Sudrabu Edžus is closely connected with the history of Meņģele. His father, Fricis Zilbers, was a church organist at Meņģele Church during the period of the landlord Scheinvogel. A monument, created by the sculptor Vilnis Titāns in 1984, dedicated to Sudrabu Edžus, and the grove of Crazy Dauka are located in the centre of Meņģele town. A stone with words “Dullais Dauka” (Crazy Dauka) carved on it is located near the border of the Rural Territory, in an oak and birch grove on the ancient bank of the river Ogre between the houses Zvaniņi and Gnēži. This was a favourite place of relaxation for Sudrabu Edžus. The grove was planted in 1978 near the seven big already-growing oak trees.

suntaži manor and museumSuntaži Rural Territory, Ogre MunicipalityGPS [56.9072, 24.9254]Tel.: +371 28625976, +371 28303163Book a visit in advance.The manor house was built during 1780–1782. In the middle of the 19th

century it was modernised, adding to it neo-Gothic style. The manor had been destroyed and rebuilt for several times. After being destroyed in 1905, the manor was rebuilt by its last owner, Baron von Hanenfeld (bur-ied in Suntaži Cemetery). Since 1920, the manor is a home for a school. An exhibition on the history of Suntaži Rural Territory and the school is open to the visitors of the museum. Visitors can also climb up the palace tower and enjoy the scenery. Suntaži Palace and the manor complex are architectural monuments of local importance.

statue of st. meinhardDaugavas Prospect 20b, IkšķileGPS [56.8347, 24.5014]On 24th September 2010, on the side of the highway Riga–Daugavpils a monument honouring the first bishop in Latvia, Saint Meinhard, was erected. The height of the statue is 5.72 m. The monument was erect-ed after the suggestion of the dean of Roman Catholic Congregation Konstantīns Bojārs. The sculptor of the statue is Viktors Šuškēvičs, the contributor – Juris Savickis.

taurupe manor and local History museumTaurupe Rural Territory, Ogre MunicipalityGPS [56.8855, 25.3494]Tel.: +371 65031230, +371 65031319Book a visit in advance.A manor was built in the late 19th century, and since 1961, it is a home for Taurupe Secondary School. The manor is surrounded by a park in which mainly local tree species grow. On the southwest side of the park the sec-

ular oak tree of Taurupe grows. Historical materials concerning the rural territory and its surrounding area are collected in the museum. The Tau-rupe Manor Complex is an architectural monument of local importance.

tīnūži manor (lindenberg)Tīnūži Rural Territory, Ikšķile MunicipalityGPS [56.8681, 24.5701]The earliest evidence of Tīnūži in historical sources dates back to the 16th century. The manor was managed by several families: von Rozens, von Tiesenhausens, and till the end of the WWI it was managed by the family of von Volfs. During the Independence battles, the headquarters of the 4th Infantry Regiment of Valmiera was located here. In 1932, the manor was managed by the Disabled Latvian Veterans Association. A manor house was destroyed during the WWII, but later a new building was built on its foundation. The majority of the manor buildings have remained till nowadays. Visitors are offered to see the household buildings of the manor, the old brewery, and the steward’s house built in the early 20th century. Today the building is renovated, and it is a home for a pre-pri-mary education institution. The manor is an architectural monument of local importance.

vecogre cemeteryMazozoli Rural Territory, Ogre Municipality GPS [56.8875, 25.4919]Vecogre Cemetery was created on the so called Tailor’s Hill more than 300 years ago, after a church was built on the Jānis’ Hill (GPS [56.8816, 25.4875]), which is located near the cemetery. Ancient resting places of

local families, monuments of the 19th–20th century, 28 cast crosses, and landlord graves are located at the cemetery. During the 1930’s, a new cemetery was created on the south side of the hill.

vērene manorMadliena Rural Territory, Ogre MunicipalityGPS [56.7910, 25.2677]Two buildings that have remained from the manor complex are a palace and a barn built in 1771. There are more than 20 foreign tree species that grow in the manor park, and approximately 4 km long oak tree lined av-enue. At present, the manor complex is in a critical condition.

native House of vilhelms purvītisVecjauži, Taurupe Rural Territory, Ogre MunicipalityGPS [56.9754, 25.3222]Tel.: +371 25543070Vilhelms Purvītis was a Latvian painter born in 1872, and his first sixteen years of life he spent in the house Vecjauži. In 1998, the house was pur-chased by a Dutch citizen, Margaret Lestraden, a specialist in museum marketing and museum cultural policy who moved to live in Latvia. She has made a great contribution to the reconstruction of the house, and hopes to create an international arts centre here someday. At the mo-ment the building, which is a historical monument of national impor-tance, can be viewed only from the outside.

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st. maria-magdalene Orthodox church of aderkaši Taurupe Rural Territory, Ogre MunicipalityGPS [56.8427, 25.3522]Tel.: +371 65031287, +371 65031120The Orthodox Congregation of Aderkaši was formed in the middle of the 19th century. The church was built in 1867, and church services were held in Latvian. An Orthodox believer, Jānis Līcītis (Straumīte), who is the author of the book Notes of the Latvian Orthodox Believer (Pareizticīgā latvieša piezīmes), and K. Blodons, who is known as the author of the Orthodox school books, were the priests of the congregation for many years. The church is an architectural monument of local importance.

ruins of Ikšķile church on the st. meinhard’s IslandIkšķile MunicipalityGPS [56.8154, 24.5008]Tel.: +371 65022458Ikšķile is a place where more than 800 years ago historical events of both national and European importance took place. The ruins of the oldest

sacred stone building, located on the St. Meinhard’s Island on the river Daugava, are the witnesses of these events. In 1184, Meinhard, who was an Augustinian canon at the Segeberg Abbey in Holstein, started to build a church on the island. The church served as the chair of the Livonian bishop till 1201, when Riga was founded. The building was thoroughly reconstructed during 1879–1881, but was destroyed in 1916. Nowadays, a 10 m high metal cross (artist: E. Samovičs), and a stone altar (sculp-tor: J. Karlovs) are placed on the island. For conservation purposes the ruins were covered with a metal roof in 2002. Visitors can get to the ruins via passenger ferry or a boat. Each August the St. Meinhard’s day is cel-ebrated on the island, and the Holy Mass is held. If previously arranged, it is possible to held baptism or wedding on the island. An architectural and historical monument of national importance.

lutheran church of IkšķileDaugavas Prospect 10, IkšķileGPS [56.8359, 24.5020]Tel.: +371 65030328The church was built between 1931 and 1933, it was designed by I. Kundziņš. During the Soviet period, the building served as a book stor-

age of the National Library of Latvia. The congregation was renewed in 1989, the church was handed over to the congregation in 1998. Concerts are held on a regular basis at the church. An architectural monument of national importance.

Holy spirit Orthodox church of IkšķileDaugavas Prospect, Orthodox Cemetery, IkšķileGPS [56.8299, 24.4969]Tel.: +371 65030166The church was built in 1936, the author of the project – V. Šervinskis. Ini-tially, it was planned to build a czar gate with three doors in a classicism style as stated in the canon law, but since there was a lack of space, only the central gate was built. The rest of the space is decorated with simple icons arranged in an order established by the canon law. The Holy Spirit Orthodox Church of Ikšķile is the smallest Orthodox church in Latvia. A monument of local importance.

carmelite monasterySmilšu Street 15, IkšķileGPS [56.8415, 24.4779]

Tel.: +371 65021625, +371 29925047e-mail: [email protected]: www.karmeliti.lvThe laying of the first foundation-stone of the Carmelite Monastery took place on 16th July 2005. The church of the Barefoot Carmelite Sisters was consecrated on 2nd October 2011. This is the first enclosed monastery in Latvia since the Protestant Reformation in the 16th century. The nuns of the Barefoot Carmelite Monastery are enclosed in a monastery and do not engage in apostolic work, all of their time they spend praying. The daily schedule of sisters consists of prayers, connecting with God and feeling His presence. Therefore, sisters spend days and nights in silence, except for one hour after lunch and one hour after dinner, which is the daily recreation time – time when all sisters gather to talk and engage in handicraft. Sisters live in modesty and poverty, endlessly praying, espe-cially for the nation in which they live. Means of subsistence are earned with handicrafts, and by baking the Hosts to congregations. The monas-tery can be viewed only from the outside, but the visitors can attend the church of the monastery.

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lutheran church of krapeKrape Rural Territory, Ogre MunicipalityGPS [56.7363, 25.1230]Tel.: +371 65059760The foundation of a wooden church was laid on 30th April 1802, it was consecrated on 2nd November 1804. During 1856–1857, a stone church was built. The altarpiece Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane is painted by Kārlis Hūns. In 1881, the congregation got its bell, which weighed 160 kg. A memorial plaque dedicated to O. Kalpaks and F. Balodis was displayed in 1936 (nowadays situated at the History and Art Museum of Ogre). Dur-ing the Soviet period, a granary and a flat were located at the church. The church was handed over to the Krape Dairy in 1974, and Verners Pūpols, a director of the dairy, reconstructed the destroyed church, transforming the inner room of the church into a concert hall Liepziedi. The church has stained-glass windows. An architectural monument of local importance.

st. arseny Orthodox church of krapeKrape Rural Territory, Ogre MunicipalityGPS [56.7326, 25.1437]Tel.: +371 65059763, +371 65059641 The church was built in 1891. The church is built from forked stones, a

belfry, cornices, door and window frames are built from red bricks. There are 250 seats in the church that are arranged in a cross, which is 56 feet long and 21 feet wide. The belfry is 50 feet high. On 8th April 1894, Heir, Tsesarevich and Grand Duke of Russia, Nicholas Alexandrovich, married his wife, the duchess Alice Gesensk at this church. This event encouraged many locals to convert to Orthodox religion. Wall and ceiling paintings, as well as an iconostasis can be seen in the church. An architectural monu-ment of local importance.

lutheran church of madlienaMadliena Rural Territory, Ogre MunicipalityGPS [56.8470, 25.1530]Tel.: +371 26113120This is one of the oldest churches in Latvia, the early history of which dates back to the 13th century. There are many stories and legends relat-ing to the construction of the church. The Latvian poet Aspazija inspired by them wrote a play called The Builder of the Tower. The pulpit and al-tar elements are created by Kārlis Hūns, who was a teacher at Madliena Congregation School and a church organist for many years. The altarpiece Jesus at the Cross was painted by Georg Rudolf Karing in 1844. During the 1780’s Garlieb Merkel was baptised at this church. A memorial plaque dedicated to the sons of the congregation killed during the Latvian War of Independence was displayed in the church in 1936. A cast iron bell with a 1.41 m diameter was placed in a belfry in 1938. An architectural monu-ment of national importance.

lutheran church of meņģeleMeņģele Rural Territory, Ogre MunicipalityGPS [56.8149, 25.4002]Tel.: +371 26656965The church was built in 1795 with the support of the owner of Meņģele Manor – Scheinvogel. The church has not substantially changed through-out the centuries. The church is built mainly from stones, but the Baroque tower is from wood. During 1833–1834, the building was renovated. In 2003, a new tin roof was laid. The altarpiece Golgotha made by Georg Rudolf Karing in 1864 (restored in 1987) is placed in the centre of a reta-ble which was built during the 1840’s. A pipe organ was constructed by H. Kolbe in 1933. An architectural monument of national importance.

lutheran church of OgreBrīvības Street 51, OgreGPS [56.8173, 24.6188]Tel.: +371 65047915The Evangelical Lutheran Congregation of Ogre was formed in the 20th century. Initially, in 1908, residents of the Ogre seasonal village decided to build the Forest Chapel. The priest of the Salaspils congregation Walde-mar von Huhn on behalf of the congregation bought a piece of land and commissioned to an architect Edgars Frīzendorfs (1881–1945) a project of the church in 1909. The Forest Chapel with 300 seats was a wooden building and stylistically reminded of sacred buildings in the South of the Czech Republic and Switzerland. The chapel burnt down during the WWI.The Congregation of the Ogre Seasonal Village was formed in 1927, thus

there was a need for a church. The church in late neo-Gothic style was designed by a project of Haralds Kundziņš which was altered by an en-gineer Andrejs Kēse. The new church with 422 seats was built in a year on the remains of the Forest Chapel. The church was consecrated on 31st August 1930. The bell of the church (Ø 0.78 m, 200 kg) was made at the bell foundry of Schwenn, Riga. A phrase “Dzīvos saucu, mirušos apraudu” (“The living I call, the dead I bewail”) and the words “Ogres pilsētas baznīcai Ziemas svētkos. Liets no J.C.Schwenn. Rīga, 1930.g.” (“A Christmas present to the church of Ogre Town. Made in J.C.Schwenn. Riga, 1930.”) are written on the bell. The altarpiece, which was a present from the first head of the congregation Andrejs Kēse, was created by Jānis Šēnbergs based the work of Karl Huhn The Second Advent of Christ. In 1940, the pipe organ was played at the church for the first time. Dur-ing the Soviet period, the fate of the congregation and the church was in jeopardy. During the 1970’s, only 50 people were registered in the con-gregation, and less than 20 people visited church services. The Catholic congregation used the church to hold its services, as well as the Baptist congregation after 1975. Since 1999, only the Lutheran congregation holds its services here. There were 362 registered congregation members in 2010. Spiritual music concerts also take place here on a regular basis. An architectural monument of local importance.

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st. meinhard’s roman catholic church of OgreMeža Prospect 1, OgreGPS [56.8179, 24.5995]Tel.: +371 65022458, +371 26551206e-mail: [email protected] 6th April 1995, the town council of Ogre decided to support the re-quest of Jānis Pujāts, who at that time was the archbishop emeritus of Riga, to assign a piece of land located on the Upes Prospect and Meža Prospect corner to the construction of the church. The construction of the church was finished in 1997. The architect of the building is Laimonis Šmits. The guardian of the church is the Saint Meinhard – an apostle in Latvia. A mahogany altar – made in 1901 at the workshop of R. Heizer-manis and designed by V. Bokslafs – is a cultural monument of national importance that can be seen at the church. The altar is a gift from the St. Maria Magdalene Congregation of Riga. A 6,500 sq.m garden is located by the church. A metal cross (architect D. Asarīte) and a stone altar (sculp-tor J. Karlovs) were placed in the garden in 2001.

praying House of st. nicholas Orthodox congregation of OgreKrasta Street 15, OgreGPS [56.8168, 24.6151]Tel.: +371 26528880e-mail: [email protected] praying house was built in the late 1990’s, in the place where a summer house once stood, its walls are partly preserved. The author of the project – L. Kļešina. Many of icons found at the praying house were painted in Lietuva.

church of trinity Baptist congregation of OgreVidus Prospect 15, OgreGPS [56.8220, 24.5881]Tel.: +371 65021415e-mail: [email protected]: www.otbd.lv

The laying of the first foundation-stone of the church took place on 18th June 2002, and the construction was finished in the autumn of 2007. The church is built in classic ordinary style.The architect of the church – Gints Veilands. Construction works were coordinated by a priest Elmārs Pļaviņš.

lutheran church of suntažiSuntaži Rural Territory, Ogre MunicipalityGPS [56.9053, 24.9292]Tel.: +371 26343062The church was built during 1780–1782, and designed by the project of an architect K. Hāberlands.In 1874, it was reconstructed. The church bell is one of the biggest bells among all the other Lutheran country churches in Latvia. Its weight is 1.4 metric tons, and the words “Tuvojieties Dievam, tad Viņš tuvosies jums” (“Come closer to God, and He will come closer to you “) are written on the sides of the bell. The church and its interior elements – an altar, a pulpit, benches, a pipe organ facade, and a gallery – are a cultural monument of national importance.

Holy trinity roman catholic church of suntažiSuntaži Rural Territory, Ogre MunicipalityGPS [56.9024, 24.9261]Tel.: +371 28336375The construction of the church headed by the Suntaži resident Jānis Millers began on 8th November 1996. Construction works were stopped for some time, but they were resumed in 2006. In the presence of His Eminence Cardinal, Jānis Pujāts, the Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church of Suntaži was consecrated on 19th July 2009. The most impressive ele-ment of the church is the altar built in French Baroque style. Since 2009, a church bell which had been together with the faithful residents of Ilūkste for good and for bad, calling them to services for 225 years, has found its new home at the Catholic church of Suntaži.

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cafe DakotaPriežu Street 1, Ogresgals Rural Territory, Ogre MunicipalityGPS [56.7815, 24.6494]Tel.: +371 27083651On the territory of the cafe customers can view the military technology: automobiles, aircraft and their spare parts, as well as other kind of ob-jects. The interior of the cafe is in military style with various impressive design elements.

cultural Heritage centre of Ikšķile municipal-ity tīnūžu muiža (tīnūži manor)Tīnūži Rural Territory, Ikšķile MunicipalityGPS [56.8681, 24.5701]Tel.: +371 26669452Working hours: Tue., Wed., Thu., Fri. 10 a.m.–4 p.m.; Closed on Saturdays, Sundays and Mondays.The Cultural Heritage Centre of Ikšķile Municipality Tīnūžu Muiža is lo-cated in a granary built during the early 1930’s, the main exposition of the museum is dedicated to the Latvian riflemen battles near the river Mazā Jugla in 1917. The Cultural Heritage Centre was opened to public at the end of 2012 in order to preserve the cultural heritage of Latvia, to improve the the society’s interest in it, and to illustrate the history and

culture of Latvia by providing a wide range of events for various types of people: from traditional cultural events to conducting simulation battles.During the WWI, the Latvian Rifleman battles against the German Army took place near Tīnūži which have left a significant impact on the history of Russia and Europe. Tīnūži Manor is located only few kilometres away from the positions of the Latvian Riflemen during these battles. Unpub-lished photos, weapons, uniforms, and various objects found on the bat-tlefield by the river Mazā Jugla. In addition to the main exposition, each year there are thematic exhibitions held at the cultural heritage centre.

cinema station in ķeipeneRailway Station, Ķeipene Rural Territory, Ogre MunicipalityGPS [56.8957, 25.1865]Tel.: +371 26314147e-mail: [email protected] by donation.Working hours: Wed., Fri., Sat. 10 a.m.–5 p.m.; during the off-duty hours – book a visit in advance.The cinema station is the Ķeipene railway station which is the only remaining stretch from the old railway line Riga–Ērgļi. An exposition dedicated to the excellent director Sergejs Eizenšteins, technology from early periods in cinema history, a real marine navigation tower dedicated

to J. Podnieks, and an environmental installation – the enormous table dedicated to the brightest minds in cinematography – are open to the visitors of the station. Next to the 6 m high table two chairs are situated one of which has a stylised porthole on its backrest. The constructed stairs allow to use the table also as an observation deck. The idea about the cinema station was born when the staff and associates of the Film Forum Arsenāls visited Ķeipene, the place where pigeon post was once used as a mean of communication. There are no cemeteries, churches or pubs in Ķeipene, but it has a great old railway station where you can meditate to-gether with the greatest minds in cinematography, call Marilyn Monroe, Federico Fellini or Luchino Visconti, learn about the history of cinema and S. Eizenšteins, or just simply enjoy the surreal feeling of being lost in time.

the museum of girl guides and Boy scouts of latviaSuntažu Street 2, OgreGPS [56.8164, 24.6261]Tel.: +371 65023383e-mail: [email protected] Admission by donation.Working hours: Tue., Wed., Thu., Fri. 11 a.m.–3.p.m.; during the off-duty hours – book a visit in advance.

The museum is located in the premises of Ogre Primary School. The only this type of museum in the Baltic states. The development of the museum is related to the re-establishment of the Girl Guides and Boy Scouts Or-ganisation in Latvia. The museum was founded in 1991 to acquaint peo-ple with the famous girl guides and boy scouts movement. The literature and educational materials of girl guides and boy scouts, various uniforms worn over the years, badges, awards, camp signs and flags, historical documents from all over the world can be seen in the museum.

the local History museum of madliena Bet tā bija! (But so it was!)Liepas, Madliena Rural Territory, Ogre MunicipalityGPS [56.8529, 25.2568]Tel.: +371 65039040, +371 29430088Admission by donation.Book a visit in advance.The museum is located at the centre of former Plātere Rural Territory, in the premises of Plātere Primary School built in 1868. The first Lat-vian press tycoon and a millionaire Antons Benjāmiņš, and a composer Kārlis Kažociņš have worked here. The founders of the museum are Jūlijs Beļaunieks and Ojārs Upenieks.

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The name of the museum Bet tā bija! symbolises the life of the district residents during different social systems. The museum also offers tent campsites and a garden-house.

History and art museum of OgreBrīvības Street 15, OgreGPS [56.8173, 24.6034]Tel.: +371 65024345e-mail: [email protected]: www.ogresmuzejs.lvAdmission: adults – LVL 0.60, children and seniors – LVL 0.30; On Wednesdays – admission is freeWorking hours: Tue., Thu., Fri. 10 a.m.–5 p.m.; Wed. 10 a.m.–6 p.m.; Sat. 10 a.m.–3.p.m. closed on MondaysThe History and Art Museum of Ogre offers two permanent expositions, temporary thematic expositions and art exhibitions. The exposition Leģendārā Ogre (Legendary Ogre) is dedicated to the most significant events in the town’s history. Museum is a place where historical facts get mixed together with legends, interpretations, and memories of people. It is possible that somebody did not know that Ogre is the old placement of

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ančiņi Devil’s stoneLaubere Rural Territory, Ogre MunicipalityGPS [56.8451, 25.0503]The stone is 5.1 m long, 4.3 m wide, 2.3 m high, its size is 40 cubic metres, and the circumference is 16 m. Ančiņi Devil’s Stone is an ancient sacred stone, which in the past served as a sacrificial place. On its surface a long-ish 3 m long, 0.5 m wide, and approximately 0.1 m deep dimple has been created. An archaeological monument of national importance.

restricted area the great eskers and ķoderi Hill Fort (the Big man’s Bed) Suntaži Rural Territory, Ogre MunicipalityThe most spectacular esker ridge in Latvia, the relative height of which is 27 m, width 60–100 m, area – 1,972.4 ha. The restricted area is lo-cated on the territory of Ropaži Municipality and Suntaži Rural Territory. The restricted area of national importance was founded in 1957. Since 2005, it is included in the networking programme of protected areas in Europe – Natura 2000. Natural values: the specific vegetation, rare plant species. The Great Esker Lake and the Great Esker Swamp are also located on the territory. One of the species, the Lady’s-slipper orchid, found on the territory is listed in the protected Biotopes Directive of the EU. Virgin upland swamps, swampy forests, and coniferous forests on glaciofluvial

eskers are biotopes found on the territory that are listed in the protected Biotopes Directive of the EU.A cultural monument of national importance – the Ķoderi Hill Fort (GPS [56.9086, 24.76972]), also known as The Big Man’s Bed – is located in the restricted area. The hill fort is located on the right bank of the river Mazā Jugla. The northeast and southwest slopes are naturally steep, approximately 15 m high. The remaining two slopes of the hill fort are artificially fortified with moats and 3–4 m high ramparts. The plateau is 65 m long, and 25 m wide. No archaeological excavations have been carried out at the hill fort. As single contexts and the deep cultural layer show, the area was inhabited during the late Iron Age (800–1200). There is a legend about the giant that once lived here who cooked porridge and visited Riga to get some salt.

nature park Ogres ieleja (Ogre valley)The status of national importance the nature park got in 2004. The area of the park is 7,515.7 ha, it is located on the territory of Ērgļi, Ķegums, and Ogre Municipalities. The nature park Ogre Valley is included in the networking programme of protected areas in Europe – Natura 2000.Among the values of the nature park are the non-regulated river Ogre, its valley with beautiful river bank sceneries, various types of forests, vast meadows, river rapids, steep banks, springs, secular stones and trees. A

significant natural value is a stork colony in Ogresmuiža (GPS [56.8680, 25.4784]) which is among the biggest nesting places of white storks in Latvia. The valley has been inhabited for a long time, lots of important historical evidence have remained till nowadays, such as ancient hill forts, castle ruins, churches, manors, monuments and memorials, various mills, milldams, etc. There are 21 cultural monuments of national impor-tance, and 22 cultural objects on the territory of the nature park.

nature park Ogres Zilie kalni (Ogre Blue Hills)Ikšķile Municipality and OgreGPS [56.8252, 24.5982]Tel.: +371 65071883The Blue Hills are a chain of hillocks – a part of The Great Eskers. The ma-jor part of the territory is covered with coniferous forests on glaciofluvial eskers. Six protected plant species characteristic of esker forests can be found here: the Prairie crocus, the Sand-Esparsette, the Blue lungwort, the Northern dragonhead, the Dwarf birch, and the Small pasque flower. The area of the park is 312 ha. The hill fort – Blue Hill – is located on the highest point of the park, from which an incredibly beautiful scenery can be seen. In winters, there are cross-country skiing tracks with interesting relief at the park, but in summers, various paths are available to Nordic walkers, cyclists, and others interested in outdoor activities. Dubkalni

Lake, the average depth of which is 2.5 m with the deepest point of 7 m, is also located in the park. It is allowed to swim in the lake. Dendrological park lazdukalniPavasara gatve 6, OgreGPS [56.8022, 24.6335]Tel.: +371 65067503The park is also known as the park of Špakovskis. It is located in Pārogre, total area of the park is 5.9 ha. There are 412 tree species, decorative shrubs, and 7,000 plantations which grow in the park. One hundred steps and paths lead up to the hill. From the observation tower a beautiful view of the river Daugava arises from above the treetops.

Dolomite slope of OgreBrīvības and Stirnu Street crossing, Ogre – the recommended observa-tion pointGPS [56.8194, 24.6565]In Ogresgals Municipality near the old cardboard mills, a protected geo-logical object – the Dolomite Slope of Ogre – is located, which occupies a 3.58 ha area. The slope is 4 m high and from the geological point of view is a unique object of paleontological importance, since various remains of ancient marine invertebrates and fossil fish can be found on its territory. The best observation point is from the right bank of the river Ogre at low water levels.

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griguļu Hill (Hill Fort)Mazozoli Rural Territory, Ogre MunicipalityGPS [56.9279, 25.4736]The hill fort is located approximately 150 m to the northeast from the old Mazozoli Manor. It was built on a 12 m high hill, the plateau of the hill fort is 35x15 m. There are no artificial fortifications remained till nowadays, also the period of the first settlements in the area have not been defined. A magnificent view to the surrounding area can be seen from the hill. An archaeological monument of national importance.

kranciems JuniperKranciems, Ikšķile MunicipalityGPS [56.8826, 24.6286]This the biggest juniper in Ikšķile Municipality: the circumference of its trunk is 0.9 m. The tree grows in the central part of Kranciems.

ķeipene moraineĶeipene Rural Territory, Ogre MunicipalityGPS [56.8873, 25.1950]Part of Ķeipene Rural Territory is located on the slope of Vidzeme Central Upland, which gradually becomes a descent. The Ķeipene Moraine is

up to 50 m high, 7 km long, and up to 1 km wide. From the top of this esker ridge-moraine breathtaking sceneries can be seen. The wonderful scenery you can enjoy by taking the road P4 (Ķeipene – Taurupe).

ķente Hill FortOgre GPS [56.7978, 24.6434]The most significant archaeological monument in Ogre Municipality. The hill fort is located on the highest point of the Gravel Hills, which are the extension of the Ogre Blue Hills. Several other names of the ancient place are known: Old Riga, the Kanča Hill, and the Camelback. Once there was a lake on the west side of the hill. A 2 ha settlement was also once located around the hill fort. There are many stories and legends related to the Ķente Hill. The first settlements in the area occurred dur-ing the 1st century BCE–5th century CE.

secular stone lazdiņu kariete (lazdiņi carriage)Mazozoli Rural Territory, Ogre MunicipalityGPS [56.9053, 25.4649]The stone which looks like an ancient vehicle is 5.1 m long, 3 m wide,

and 1.8 m high. The circumference of the stone is 13.3 m.

river mazā JuglaThe river Mazā Jugla is the tenth longest river in Latvia. It starts in Taurupe Rural Territory and flows through Ogre, Ikšķile, Salaspils, and Stopiņi Municipalities, at the lower course the river creates the boundary between Garkalne and Stopiņi Municipalities. The river is tortuous, with several rapids and dams. In some places small sandstone and dolomite outcrops can be seen on the banks of the river. The river Mazā Jugla is a popular water tourism object. Dobelnieki Hydropower Station is built on this river. Augstpriede Hydropower Station was also once built on the river, nowadays only the ruins of it and rapids have remained.

miķelēni OakKalna Miķelēni, Taurupe Rural Territory, Ogre MunicipalityGPS [56.8800, 25.3945]This is the largest tree in Ogre Municipality, a circumference of which is 8.4 m, crown projection – 17 x 19 m, height – 20 m. The oak is very scenic, as it grows on the top of the Sparrow Hill, 152 m above sea level. There is a big hollow in the bole of the tree, which has resulted from wood decay and arson.

Ogre Hill FortMazozoli Rural Territory, Ogre MunicipalityGPS [56.8611, 25.4676]The hill fort is located near the house Pilskalni on the right bank of the river Ogre. The hill fort is built in a naturally secure place, since it once was surrounded by the river from three sides. On the southwest and northeast sides the height of the slopes is up to 15 m. The plateau of the hill fort is a bit slanting and oblong, and its size is 60 x 10–20 m. A black cultural layer with a thickness of more than a metre had been found at the hill fort. Single contexts show that the hill fort was inhabited during the late Iron Age (800–1200). Some historians believe that the Lepene Castle of Lettia (castrum Lepene), mentioned in historical sources of the 13th century, was located at the Ogre Hill Fort. An archaeological monument of national importance.

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river OgreThe river Ogre flows hrough Madona, Ērgļi, Vecpiebalga, Lielvārde, and Ogre Municipalities. The river is 188 km long with an elevation of 222 m, the biggest tributaries are Līčupe and Aviekste. The river discharges into the river Daugava (GPS [56.8113, 24.6009]). The river Ogre is the third longest river in Latvia, and it have never been dredged. In 2003, experts of the Latvian Fund for Nature found a significant concentration of specially protected biotopes and plant species at the river Ogre. There are 15 specially protected biotopes in Latvia found at the river valley. The banks of the river directly show the north and south directions, therefore the microclimate on each bank differs. It is possible that while on one side there is already green grass, the snow can still be seen on the other side of the river. In several places dolomite outcrops can be observed on the banks of the river: Kalnrēži Dolomite Sandstone near Rembate and the Dolomite Slope near the old cardboard mills in Ogre are protected

geological objects. The river can be used for boat trips all season long starting from the place where the Ogre Hydropower Station once stood (near the station Baltava), and at higher water levels – from Ērgļi, and during the seasonal flood you can travel even from the lake Inesis along the tributary Sustala.

plātere Hill FortMadliena Rural Territory, Ogre MunicipalityGPS [56.8400, 25.2063]The hill fort is located on the side of the road Madliena–Meņģele 3 km from the centre of Madliena, next to the house Krēsliņi. The hill fort is built on a 20 m high hill by making its plateau even and creating steeper slopes on the sides of the hill. At the north, east and south foot of the hill fort there is a wide moat, but on the west side – a terrace. The entrance was from the south along the west slope. The plateau is

oval, 100 m long, and 50 m wide in the middle. A 3 m high moraine is located on the southeast side of the plateau. Single contexts show that the hill fort was inhabited between the 5th and the 13th century. It is considered that the Plātere Hill Fort was the geographical centre of Latvia before the eastern border was relocated. During the 1860’s, the landlord of Plātere E. Tiesenhausen ordered to build artificial castle ruins. During the Soviet period, an open-air stage was located at the hill fort, and by building a road to it the moraine was affected. Two secular oak trees with a 6 m circumference grow near the hill fort. An archaeological monument of national importance.

swing park in ķeipeneZuši, Ķeipene Rural Territory, Ogre MunicipalityGPS [56.9289, 25.0641]Tel.: +371 28679934

e-mail: [email protected] unique swings can be seen at the park. For instance, The Giant Swing, The Wheel, The Norwegian Wheel, The Circle of Happiness, and other objects. The Giant Swing is the highest swing in Latvia, which is 11 m high and perfectly complements the scenery. The stairs provide a possibility to use the swing as an observation deck. The author of the objects at the swing park is a carpenter Tālis Sala, who is the master of the Latvian Chamber of Crafts. Swinging is a very healthy activity, it harmonises the human energy, helps to balance and mobilise a person. A swing is a source of energy accumulation. When there is a lot of energy in nature, it is possible to receive this energy by swinging.

secular Oak tree of turbasTurbas, Ikšķile MunicipalityGPS [56.8606, 24.7118]Tel.: +371 26355551WWW: www.turbas.lvFor almost 800 years, the greatest symbol of Turbas grows on the steep bank of the river Mazā Jugla. The secular oak tree is 23 m high with a circumference of 7.1 m. According to some ancient legends, when step-ping back the Swedes had hidden their riches here. During the Soviet period, there had been a large tree hollow in which two men could get in to drink some vodka when hiding from a brigade leader. Nowadays the hollow is almost overgrown. The tree is a favourite nesting site for owls, wild ducks, and others birds.

Devil’s moat on the river nāružiņaMazozoli Rural Territory, Ogre MunicipalityGPS [56.9350, 25.5312]In a deep ravine full of trees at the upper course of the river Nāružiņa a 30 m long pile of boulders is located. Nāružiņa is a 12 km long tributary of the river Ogre. According to legend, one night the Devil was carrying stones in his apron when suddenly a rooster sang, and all the stones fell into the river. This is how the place got its name. Under the burden of stones the river flows calmly, but in springs the water splashing against stones forms foamy white water.

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craftsman Jānis ZviedrisRankas Street 17, Ogresgals Rural Territory, Ogre MunicipalityGPS [56.8481, 25.1477]Tel.: +371 26709556Book a visit in advance.J. Zviedris creates his works of black pottery by applying the knowledge acquired in Latgale. Visitors can make clay creations by themselves, and purchase the works of the master as well. By cooperating with Ogresgals Primary School, J. Zviedris has decorated the nearby located Ogresgals park with big turtle statues and other beautiful objects. A kiln opening celebration is held several times a year.

Fruit-tree planter andris gailītisStraumēni, Madliena Rural Territory, Ogre MunicipalityGPS [56.8453, 25.1569]Tel.: +371 29457357Book a visit in advance.This is a very scenic fruit garden of apple trees (60 varieties), pear trees, plum trees, and grapevines. During the harvest time, visitors are offered to taste the yield, as well as purchase plants and fruits.

Biological goat Farm ančiņiAnčiņi, Laubere Rural Territory, Ogre MunicipalityGPS [56.8451, 25.0561]Tel.: +371 28354645Book a visit in advance.Visitors can see and learn about the biological goat farm. When arranged in advance, guests are also offered to taste and purchase goat milk prod-ucts.

pottery Workshop sproģiViestura Avenue 6, OgreGPS [56.8084, 24.6199]Tel.: +371 65044476, +371 29846704

Book a visit in advance.The workshop Sproģi is located in Pārogre – only a 40 min ride from Riga. The potters Imants Sproģis and Malda Sproģe offer:wedding activities, such as an opportunity for newlyweds to create their own Pot of Happiness or palm prints. The wedding guests can also partici-pate in this unforgettable activity;excursions: visitors can observe the throwing process and how clay crea-tions are made, participate at the kiln opening. The bravest ones can try their hand at the potter`s wheel;DIY: an opportunity to create gifts under the guidance of professional potters by wedging, throwing, and engraving the previously prepared clay together with friends, relatives or colleagues.

libertu Birch sap and Wine cellarZaķu muiža, Bank of the river Daugava, Tīnūži Rural Territory, Ikšķile Mu-nicipalityGPS [56.8200, 24.5173]Tel.: +371 29297469e-mail: [email protected]: http://libertu.lv/Book a visit in advance.The passion of Linards Liberts is birches, and since 2010 he focuses on birch sap and products that can be made of it. Visitors are welcome at the Linards’ cellar where they can learn about everything that can be made out of birch sap: fresh birch sap, lemonade, syrup, wine, sparkling wine, and even birch sap vodka. All Libertu products are offered for tasting and purchasing.

gingerbread Baking at ķeipeniešiAtpūtas, Ķeipene Rural Territory, Ogre MunicipalityGPS [56.8887, 25.1832]Tel.: +371 28658262e-mail: [email protected]: www.keipenespiparkukas.lv

Book a visit in advance.The company is known for its tasty artistic works – gingerbreads – both for adults and children, and for people with a good sense of humour. The company differs from its competitors because the tasty gingerbreads of Ķeipenieši are made from natural juices without any food colours. The visitors can witness the gingerbread baking process and try their hand at creating gingerbread wonders.

public Observatory in suntažiSuntaži Rural Territory, Ogre MunicipalityGPS [56.8952, 24.9592]Tel.: +371 29120445e-mail: [email protected]: www.starspace.lv Admission: LVL 3 per personBook a visit in advance.The observatory is open both during the daytime, and at night if it is not cloudy, foggy and there is no precipitation. In the event of partly overcast sky visitors can observe the sun and the moon if they are visible. Besides, visitors can also enjoy the collection of meteorites, have a look at the equipment used at the observatory, and even purchase telescopes. The staff of the observatory offers to show interesting and exciting physics experiments together with Aivis Meijers. Prior to visiting Suntaži please contact the observatory to make sure that the sky there is clear and the staff is on the spot.

Homemade cheese of sierštelleBrīvības Street 12, OgreGPS [56.8148, 24.6023]Tel.: +371 65021200, +371 26690077e-mail: [email protected]: www.sierstelle.lvIn 2009, a new brand SierŠtelle was created and the first company’s shop was opened in Ogre. At the moment the company has an assortment of

31 various cheeses, such as cheese with chocolate drops and chocolate frosting, with walnuts and plums, with peppermint, cheese with olives wrapped in vine leaves, cheese with chanterelles, sun-dried tomatoes, etc. Each day 350–1000 litres of milk are processed at the plant. Over the last few years, the amount of production has increased from 100 kg to 10 metric tons per month. While other companies produce cheese made only from milk, SierŠtelle uses colostrum, eggs, cream, and natural condiments as well. The special recipe was born in Ogre, at the popular Swimming Resort. The cheese has been recognised throughout Latvia, it has received the quality sign of the Food and Veterinary Service as the high quality unripened semi-soft cheese. Each 300 g cheese wheel bears a part of its master’s positive energy, since all of the SierŠtelle products are handmade. When arranged in advance, visitors are offered to go on an excursion, taste and purchase the tasty products.

the Home Winery of normunds labrencisMadlienas Street 10, OgreGPS [56.8173, 24.6487]Tel.: +371 29396789, +371 29415263Book a visit in advance.The winemaker Normunds Labrencis have been engaged in winemak-ing already for 11 years, his wines are delivered even to the restaurant VINCENTS, which means they had been tasted and appreciated by high-ranking visitors. Wines that are produced at „VĪNS.LV” Ltd. in the market are known with a brand name VĪNA CEĻŠ. These wines are made from various fruits and berries grown in Latvia. Among the most popular ones are grape, rhubarb, cherry, black currant, and raspberry wines, as well as rhubarb, apple, and grape sparkling wines. There are no sulphites added to the wine, therefore wines are natural, live and healthier for the hu-man body.Those who are interested in the work of the winery are all welcome to visit the wine cellar. Here you will have an opportunity to witness the process of winemaking, taste various types of wines and purchase your favourite ones.

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amata adventureTel.: +371 26415158WWW: www.amataklubs.lvBoat rides on the river Ogre and elsewhere in Latvia, as well as trips out-side the national borders are organised during the season. Equipment rentals and instructors are also available.

cross-country skiing at Ogre Blue HillsOgre Blue Hills, Ogre and Ikšķile MunicipalitiesGPS [56.8251, 24.5982]Tel.: +371 27896594, +371 25905054e-mail: [email protected]: www.izturiba.lv

recreation groundJaunogre Prospect 2, OgreGPS [56.8186, 24.5901]

Dog sled rides at ForsteriForsteri, Madliena Rural Territory, Ogre MunicipalityGPS [56.7752, 25.1828]Tel.: +371 29215797e-mail: [email protected]: www.forsteri.lvAt Forsteri visitors are offered to learn about the theory and history of dog sledding sports, and to acquire practical dog sledding skills. Dog sled rides are organised during winters and summers as well, when wheeled carts are used.

Ikšķile BeachGPS [56.8213, 24.5003]One of the most favourite swimming places in Ikšķile, with toilets and changing facilities.

Ikšķile Water and sports centrePeldu Street 2, IkšķileGPS [56.8296, 24.4839]Tel.: +371 29496090, +371 27874901e-mail: [email protected]: www.udensprieki.lv

Ikšķile secondary school stadiumSkolas Street 2, IkšķileGPS [56.8364, 24.4942]Tel.: +371 29245365 Sports stadiums, volleyball, basketball, football, gymnastics

rides with an Off-road vehicle at 4x4 adventuresOgre Municipality, and elsewhere if requestedTel.: +371 29424541, +371 29250112e-mail: [email protected]: www.4x4centrs.lv

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alpine skiing at lejaskalniLejaskalni, Ikšķile MunicipalityGPS [56.8588, 24.4730]Tel.: +371 29111696, +371 29149190e-mail: [email protected]

night club BermudsJ.Čakstes Prospect 2, OgreGPS [56.8140, 24.6142]Tel.: +371 26423634WWW: www.bermuds.lv

night club HauzeBrīvības Street 1, OgreGPS [56.8133, 24.5996]Tel.: +371 22207655WWW: www.hauze.lv

archeryJauncaunes, Laubere Rural Territory, Ogre MunicipalityGPS [56.7913, 25.0704]Tel.: +371 29492239e-mail: [email protected] Sports Club Amazones in Laubere Rural Territory offers archery les-sons under the guidance of experienced teachers. Visitors are offered to learn archery basics in theory as well as in practice, try out various kinds of bows, such as the English longbows, hunting bows, olympic bows, and even an arbalest. The sports club also offers demonstrations, organises competitions according to your wishes, with a possibility to place stand-ard circular targets, animal targets, or 3D animal targets which would help to imitate bow hunting. If previously agreed, archery outings are also offered. There are no age limitations for archery. Tent campsites with areas for camp fire are also available.

nesēdi mājās (Don’t sit at Home)Mālkalnes Prospect 26, OgreGPS [56.8234, 24.5989]Tel.: +371 25905054e-mail: [email protected]: www.nesedimajas.lvSki, snowboard, bicycle, boat, and Nordic walking equipment rentals.

sports centre of Ogre municipalityJaunogres Prospect 2, OgreGPS [56.8186, 24.5901]Tel.: +371 29258191WWW: www.ogressportacentrs.lvSports stadiums, volleyball, basketball, football, tennis, shooting sport, gymnastics, ramps, BMX, skatepark.

Ogre swimming pool at the municipality agency DziednīcaMeža Prospect 9, OgreGPS [56.8220, 24.6009]Tel.: +371 65046800e-mail: [email protected] hours: 7.15 a.m.–8.45. p.m.

vecupe Beach in OgreGPS [56.8144, 24.5910]One of the most favourite swimming places in Ogre, with Volleyball Court, toilets and changing facilities.

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paintball BulstrumiBulstrumi, Ikšķile MunicipalityGPS [56.8464, 24.4821]Tel.: +371 20238304e-mail: [email protected]: www.ikskile.lv

paintball „X-spoki” Krape Rural Territory, Ogre MunicipalityGPS [56.7387, 25.1730]+371 [email protected]: www.spokiem.lv

Dog sled rides at sniega suņi (snow Dogs)Often can be seen at Ogre Blue Hills, offers tours as wellGPS [56.8215, 24.5865]Tel.:+371 26593651, +371 26532851e-mail: [email protected]: www.sniegasuni.lvDog sled rides during winters and summers. Activities with sled dogs in the open air or inside. Consultations, training, dog sledding sports and equipment.

shooting sportJaunogre Prospect 2, OgreGPS [56.8186, 24.5901]Tel.: +371 29258191WWW: http://www.ogressportacentrs.lv/

tennis courts in IkšķileSkolas Street 15, IkšķileGPS [56.8382, 24.4993]Tel.: +371 29233304WWW: www.ikskile.lv

tennis courts at the sports centre of Ogre municipalitySkolas Street 21, OgreGPS [56.8170, 24.5916]Tel.: +371 65044149e-mail: [email protected]: www.tenissogre.lv

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Water adventuresPeldu Street (by the river Daugava), IkšķileGPS [56.8291, 24.4854840]Tel.: +371 25912108, +371 27771683e-mail: [email protected]: www.udensatrakcijas.lvThe company Ūdensatrakcijas offers various leisure activities on water. You can walk, jump, roll and run above the water surface, organise relay-races, relax together with children, friends or colleagues. Instructors will help participants and supervise the safety on water. Water related activi-ties are a safe, easy and playful type of entertainment that guarantees unforgettable emotions and memories.

Water relaxation centre at the recreation complex meidropsRīgas Street 18, IkšķileGPS [56.8233, 24.4985]Tel.: +371 65036547e-mail: [email protected]: www.meidrops.lv

volleyball court at the recreation complex meidropsRīgas Street 18, IkšķileGPS [56.8233, 24.4985]Tel.: +371 65036547e-mail: [email protected]: www.meidrops.lv

Horse riding at mangaļiMangaļi, Ikšķile MunicipalityGPS [56.8437, 24.5260]Tel.: +371 26868379, +371 29133603The agricultural holding Mangaļi offers to acquire equestrian skills and do the horseback riding, as well as trail rides through the forest on the territory of Ogre Blue Hills.

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motel grīvaRīgas Street 8, OgreGPS [56.8128, 24.5978]+371 65044960

guesthouse IndrāniIndrāni, Ogresgals Rural Territory, Ogre MunicipalityGPS [56.8091, 24.7772]+371 29242603www.indrani.viss.lv

camping krastiKrasti, Madliena Rural Territory, Ogre MunicipalityGPS [56.7669, 25.1759], +371 65055670, +371 [email protected], www.zskrasti.web.com

guesthouse krauklīšiKrauklīši, Ikšķile MunicipalityGPS [56.8680, 24.6022]+371 26003322, +371 [email protected]

guesthouse „kaķu muiža”GPS [56.8587, 24.5104]+371 [email protected]

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guesthouse aļņiAļņi, Ikšķile MunicipalityGPS [56.8549, 24.5657], +371 [email protected] www.alni.lv

guesthouse BaržiRuduļi, Ikšķile MunicipalityGPS [56.8667, 24.6067], +371 29234725, +371 [email protected]

guesthouse Debesu bļoda Brahmaņi, Ogresgals Rural Territory, Ogre MunicipalityGPS [56.8231,24.7965], +371 [email protected]

guesthouse copesCopes, Suntaži Rural Territory, Ogre MunicipalityGPS [56.9162, 25.0036]+371 22000099, +371 [email protected]

camping ForsteriForsteri, Madliena Rural Territory, Ogre MunicipalityGPS [56.7752, 25.1829], +371 [email protected], www.forsteri.lv

Hotel cluB 1934Ikšķiles Street 2, OgreGPS [56.8202, 24.5691], +371 65021450, +371 [email protected], www.club1934.lv

guesthouse lejaskalniLejaskalni, Ikšķile MunicipalityGPS [56.8588, 24.4731]+371 29111696, +371 [email protected]

Hotel meidropsRīgas Street 18, IkšķileGPS [56.8233, 24.4985], +371 [email protected], www.meidrops.lv

Hostel of Ogre state technical collegeJaunatnes Street 3, OgreGPS [56.8242, 24.6025], Upes Prospect 18, OgreGPS [56.8195, 24.5953], Aizupes, Tīnūži Rural Territory, Ikšķile Munici-pality, GPS [56.8241, 24.6026], +371 [email protected], www.ovt.lv

guesthouse meimuriMeimuri, Ikšķile MunicipalityGPS [56.8975, 24.5200], +371 29392190, +371 [email protected], www.ausma-sarkana.lv

guesthouse OdziņaDižozoli, Ķeipene Rural Territory, Ogre MunicipalityGPS [56.8656, 25.2068]+371 29228142

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guesthouse pierīgaspirtis.lvIkšķile MunicipalityGPS [56.8919, 24.5187]+371 [email protected], www.pierigaspirtis.lvPossibility to organise sport games for up to 100 people

recreation complex turbas Turbas, Ikšķile MunicipalityGPS [56.8606, 24.7118]+371 [email protected]

Holiday House skaistkrastiSkaistkrasti, Tīnūži Rural Territory, Ikšķile MunicipalityGPS [56.8704, 24.6183], +371 [email protected]

Holiday House sprīdīši„Sprīdīši”, Ogresgala Rural Territory, Ogres MunicipalityGPS [56.8065, 24.7431]+371 65035283, +371 26516558www.spridisi.viss.lv

guesthouse pie mazās JuglasKrievāni, Ikšķile MunicipalityGPS [56.8680, 24.6022]+371 26256290

Holiday House OgrēniOgrēni, Meņģele Rural Territory, Ogre MunicipalityGPS [56.8410, 25.4033]+371 65029140, +371 26136981, www.ogreni.lv

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akmeņkrogs, Suntaži Rural Territory, Ogre MunicipalityGPS [56.9046, 24.9298]

65037094 40-60

Bitīte, Vaivari, Madliena Rural Territory, Ogre MunicipalityGPS [56.8458, 25.1567]

65039011; 26308002 50

Brīvnieki, Ciemupe, Ogresgals Rural Territory, Ogre Municipality (next to the highway A6 between Ciemupe and Ķegums) GPS [56.7644, 24.6853]

65034620 80

Beksona picu studija, Ķiršu Street 5, Ogre, www.picustudija.lvGPS [56.8133, 24.6045]

20011188 20

Čili pica, Rīgas Street 23, Ogre (trade centre Dauga), www.e-pica.lvGPS [56.8170, 24.5850]

65044354; 29466716 50

Daily, Druvas Street 2 , building of the bakery Fazer, OgreGPS [56.7936, 24.6280]

65055279 40

Dakota, Priežu Street 1, Ciemupe, Ogresgals Rural Territory, Ogre MunicipalityGPS [56.7815, 24.6494]

27083651 20-50

elvi bistro, Brīvības Street 15a, OgreGPS [56.8169, 24.6043]

65031009 18

Ilze, Brīvības Street 25, Ogre, GPS [56.8186, 24.6058] 26543080 40-70

Ilze, Mālkalnes Prospect 4, Ogre, GPS [56.8217, 24.5966] 65020477 60

cafe-bar Hauze, Brīvības Street 1, Ogre www.hauze.lv, GPS [56.8133, 24.5997] 22076555 28-70

kaķīša dzirnaviņas, Bērzu Avenue 2, Ogre www.baltaisnams.comGPS [56.8162, 24.6051]

29288402 10

ķēķis, Madliena, Ogre Municipality, GPS [56.8457, 25.1543] 65039535; 29162991 50

lāči, Druvas Street 5, trade centre DOMO, Ogre, http://www.laci.lvGPS [56.7954, 24.6257]

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merry, Krasta Street 3, Ogre, GPS [56.8150,24.6092] 65048444; 26737589 30

niko, Brīvības Street 23, Ogre, GPS [56.8182, 24.6056] 65024894 35

Ogres prestižs, Mednieku Street 21/23, Ogre, www.ogresprestizs.lvGPS [56.8253, 24.6023]

65035777; 65035785 300

Ozoliņa konditoreja, Rīgas Street 23, Ogre (trade centre Dauga) www.ozolinakonditoreja.lv, GPS [56.8170, 24.5850]

65022017 26

policijas akadēmija 98, Brīvības Street 12, Ogre www.malevs.lvGPS [56.8148, 24.6023]

65055209 45-70

policijas akadēmijas ēdnīca, Akmeņu Street 45, Ogrehttp://malevs.lv/paak/, GPS [56.7942, 24.6181]

65048605 50

policijas akadēmijas kafejnīca, Brīvības Street 15, Ogre http://malevs.lv/pakc/GPS [56.8172, 24.6046] 26550090 30

senjorita kukū, Brīvības Street 32, Ogre www.senjoritakuku.lvGPS [56.8173, 24.6059]

65024620 25 (+20 at the terrace)

sonāte, Mālkalnes Prospect 38a, Ogre,GPS [56.8227, 24.6009]65046974 50-100

vārpa, Mālkalnes Prospect 1a, Ogre, GPS [56.8202, 24.5936] 29498346 15

štoka pica, Mālkalnes Prospect 3, Ogre www.stokapica.lv, GPS [56.8219, 24.5949] 65044322 30

Zelta rudens, Brīvības Street 22, Ogre, GPS [56.8166, 24.6048] 10

Dainas, Jaunikšķile, Ikšķile Municipality, www.dainugardumi.lvGPS [56.8419, 24.5012]

65030709; 2845173970

meidrops, Rīgas Street 18, Ikšķile, www.meidrops.lv, GPS [56.8233, 24.4985] 65030466 45

Ozoliņa konditoreja, Melioratoru Street 18, Ikšķile www.ozolinakonditoreja.lvGPS [56.8394, 24.5033]

65036787 40-70

pludmale, Rīgas Street 20, Ikšķile, GPS [56.8227, 24.4996] 28451373 25-75

Zaļā lampa, Pārbrauktuves Street 1a, Ikšķile, GPS [56.8392, 24.5042] 26511856 15-50

ruberts, Daugavas pr.67, Ikšķile, GPS [56.8392, 24.5056] 29150809 15

Oma, Ābolu Street 1, Ikšķile, GPS [56.8263, 24.4962] 65071991 4-8

pludiņš, Peldu Street 2, Ikšķile, GPS [56.8296, 24.4866] 29247658 20-30

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car rentalautoire.lvDaugavpils Street 3, Ciemupe, Ogre MunicipalityGPS [56.7780, 24.6542]Tel.: +371 29204531

pārdaugava lvCeltnieku Street 31, OgreGPS [56.8015, 24.6195]Tel.: +371 29257611

rentgroupTel.: +371 20052777

Bus station Brīvības Street 12 a, OgreGPS [56.8148, 24.6023] Tel.: +371 65024492

Bankscitadele, Mālkalnes Prospect 1, Ogre, Tel.: +371 65071338 GPS [56.8218, 24.5942]dnB nord, Brīvības Street 12a, Ogre, Tel.: +371 1880GPS [56.8152, 24.6026]ge money Bank, Mālkalnes prospekts 3, Ogre, Tel.: +371 1878GPS [56.8219, 24.5948]mortgage and land Bank of latvia (Hipotēku banka), Brīvības Street 22, Ogre, Tel.: +371 65046999GPS [56.8167, 24.6045]norvik bank, Vidus Prospect 1, Ogre, Tel.: +371 65044766GPS [56.8199, 24.5915]seB bank, Skolas Street 2a, Ogre, Tel.: +371 8777GPS [56.8161, 24.5995]swedbank, Brīvības Street 11, Ogre, Tel.: +371 67444444GPS [56.8163, 24.6033]

Ikšķile railway stationGPS [56.8392, 24.5056]Tel.: +371 67231805

Ogre railway stationSkolas Street 2b, OgreGPS [56.8154, 24.6006]Tel.: +371 65829212

emergency ambulanceIkšķile ambulanceStrēlnieku Street 10, IkšķileGPS [56.8365, 24.4914]Tel.: +371 65030151, 112, 113

Ogre municipality HospitalSlimnīcas Street 2, OgreGPS [56.8195, 24.6197]Tel.: +371 6502080003, 112, 113e-mail: [email protected]

Ogre municipality police DepartmentBrīvības Street 6, OgreGPS [56.8139, 24.6014]Tel.: +371 65002400, 01, 112,e-mail: [email protected]

regional police Department in IkšķileDainu Street 1-3, IkšķileGPS [56.8389, 24.4982]Tel.: +371 67937102

taxi+371 22003535, +371 29353232, +371 22022222, +371 29240871, +371 29263720

travel agenciesJēkaba agencyTrade Centre Dauga, Brīvības Street 23, OgreGPS [56.8170, 24.5850]Tel.: +371 27470044king toursBrīvības Street 42, OgreGPS [56.8186, 24.6073]Tel.: +371 26330852vēriensUpes Prospect 18a, Ogre GPS [56.8197, 24.5947]Tel.: +371 65024296via BonoBrīvības Street 22, OgreGPS [56.8167, 24.6051]Tel.: +371 65071900, +371 29433962

Fire DepartmentRīgas Street 4, OgreGPS [56.8134, 24.6020]Tel.: +371 65071745, +371 65035967, 01, 112

currency exchange pointBrīvības Street 22 (2nd floor), OgreGPS [56.8165, 24.6045]Tel.: +371 65047003

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LIELVĀRDESNOV.

GARKALNESNOVADS

ĶEGUMA NOVADSSKRĪVERU NOVADS

IKŠĶILES NOV. OGRES NOV.

KOKNESES NOV.

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Ogres ielejas dabas parks

Ogres ielejas dabas parks

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parks

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Ikšķiles bazn.drupas

ĒRGĻIĒRGĻI

CĒSISNĪTAURESIGULDA

RĪGA

RĪGA

RĪGA

JAUNJELGAVA AIZKRAUKLE SKRĪVERI KOKNESE

KOKNESE

ĒRGĻI

25°30'

25°20'

25°20'

25°10'

25°10'

25°00'

25°00'

24°40'

57°00'

56°55'

56°55'

56°50'56°50'

56°45'

56°45'

0 2 4 6 km

OGRES UN IKŠĶILES NOVADI

ROPAŽI 24°40'24°30'

P32A6E22 Galvenie ceļi • Reģionālie ceļi

Main roads • Regional roads

Melnais segums • Grants segumsPaved roads • Gravel roads Uzlaboti zemesceļi • Zemesceļš Improved unsurfaced roads • Unsurfaced road

MušķiAliņkalnsTaurupeOGRE Pilsēta • Ciems • Viensētu grupa • Viensēta

Town • Village • Group of farmsteads • Farmstead

Viesnīca, motelis • Kempings • Cita naktsmītneHotel, motel • Camping • Other accomodation

Degvielas uzpildes stacija • Filling station

Kultūrvēsturisks objektsOutstanding object of historic or cultural value

Taurupes muiža

Interesants dabas objektsNature object of interest

Ķeipenesparks

Ievērojams kalns • Ievērojams pilskalnsOutstanding hill • Outstanding castle mound

Dzegužkalns202 mĶoderu pilsk.

Ēdināšanas iestāde • Muzejs • BaznīcaRestaurant, cafe • Museum • Church

Ceļš ar atdalītām kustības joslām • Attālums kilometrosDual carriageway • Distance in kilometres9413Dzelzceļš • Stacija • Pieturas punktsRailway • Station • Stop

PārogreOgre

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