"Linger longer in lovely Kuldiga" Kuldiga by CatherineReichardt

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Kuldiga is a beautiful and historic town, and yet another spot where I wish that we'd had more time to linger. Because of this winning combination, it is one of Latvia's most popular tourist attractions, but despite the fact that there were quite a few tourists around when we visited, it didn't feel overly 'touristy'.

Kuldiga is the sort of place that you should really explore on foot: it has a number of tourist attractions that are well worth visiting, but perhaps its greatest charm is its ambience, and just wandering along streets that have changed little over hundreds of years is delightful. In hindsight, I would loved to have stayed overnight and taken advantage of the longer summer evening to stroll around town, but perhaps next time!

Kuldiga was particularly lovely when we visited in early summer, but I suspect that it is somewhat that would be gorgeous in almost any season. Whilst the Venta falls and the sculpture park are outdoors and obviously best in good weather, there is enough to keep you happily occupied indoors if the elements turn against you.

• Pros:Utterly charming!
• Cons:Whatever the tourist authorities say, I still don't believe that it's the widest waterfall in Europe!
• In a nutshell:One of the highlights of lovely Latvia!