"The start point of christianic Latvia" Top 5 Page for this destination Cesis by LanaFromRiga

Cesis Travel Guide: 63 reviews and 165 photos

Cesis is a towns with great history

Cesis is a town that delights both visitors and inhabitants with its unique charm, rich heritage, winding medieval streets and the magnificent landscape of the Gauja National Park.

Medieval town and history

The blazon of Cesis

The Stone Castle of the Livonian Order is the most impressive and best preserved of castle ruins in Latvia, and it is certainly the most popular attraction in the old part of Cesis.

The old part of Cesis

Historical buildings in Cesis

Old town with narrow, cobblestone streets are still keeping planning from the Middle Ages. Small, one and two story buildings with red tile roofs, noiseless courtyards create the atmosphere of the old town in the most remarkable way.

Pros and Cons

Pros:Nice nature, near Riga, great historical arhitecture
Cons:Not found
In a nutshell:Pleasant one day trip

Last visit to Cesis: May 2005
Intro Updated Dec 12, 2005
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Reviews (19)

Special cake – moritis Restaurants (1)

You have to try “Moritis” if you are in Cesis. It is a special cake with cream and jam. You can buy “”Moritis” in the... more travel advice

Feel like the knight Favorites (2)

I get most strong impression after visiting Old Livonian Castle’s ruins. First, we had to put on safety caps and take... more travel advice

May Park Things to Do (16)

May Park was created in the 19th century, when castle ruins were fashionable features of parks, so one such artificial... more travel advice

Cesis Brewery Things to Do (16)

The old Cesis Brewery is a typical late 19th century industrial building. The brewery is deservedly known as one of the... more travel advice

Travelogues (1)

Written Dec 12, 2005

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Raimix Feb 10, 2012 at 9:41 AM

Finally at the end of last year I also visited Cesis :) Actually now my purpose for Latvia - Rundale, Bauska, Jelgava :)
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MITNIC May 12, 2009 at 11:29 AM

very nice page, interesting info.
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nickandchris Jun 25, 2007 at 4:33 AM

Excellent photos and some interesting tips.
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Sininen Jun 18, 2006 at 8:30 AM

Hi Lana! I really have to visit Cesis one day. It looks so interesting. Your tips are very informative and the photos excellent. Loved the one of the door. So pretty. Happy birthday from Finland! Your virtual cake is delicious and has no calories!
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Mikebond Jun 17, 2005 at 11:57 PM

Nice page!
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ginte Jun 10, 2005 at 10:10 AM

Nice page. I loved the old house photo. Looks great! ;-)