tourism guide ogre and ikšķile counties
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tourism guide ogre and ikšķile counties
tourism guide Ogre and Ikšķile counties 1 Contents Interesting Facts ............................................................................... 3 Historical buildings on Brivibas street in Ogre .................................. 4 Cultural history and architecture ...................................................... 6 Churches ........................................................................................... 16 Museums and Collections ................................................................. 22 Let’s go outside! ............................................................................... 26 Ogre and Ikšķile Creative Tourism .............................................................................. 32 Brīvības Street 12a, Ogre, LV-5001, Latvia Entertainment and Active Leisure .................................................... 34 Accommodation ............................................................................... 42 Fax: 65071883 Food Service ..................................................................................... 48 e-mail: [email protected] Essential Information ....................................................................... 50 Ogre Municipality Formed 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 km² Number of inhabitants in the municipality: 38,944 (2011) Number of inhabitants in the town: 26,760 (2011) Tourism Development Agency of GPS[56.8150, 24.6025] Ikšķile Municipality Formed in 2004 when Ikšķile and its rural territory became Ikšķile Municipality. The total area of the municipality: 130 km² Number of inhabitants in the municipality: 8,847 (2012) Number of inhabitants in the town: 4,022 (2012) Tel.: +371 65071883, +371 29491685 Publisher: Tourism Development Agency of Ogre and Ikšķile, selfgovernments 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. 2 • 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. Working hours: Business days 9.00. a.m.–6.00. p.m. (during the • The Holy Spirit Orthodox Church of Ikšķile is the smallest Orthodox summer season 1 May–30 Sep), 10.00. a.m.–5.00. p.m. (during the winter season 1 Oct–30 Apr) church in Latvia, next to which one of the oldest cemeteries in Latvia, which still continue to bury the dead, is located. www.latvijascentrs.lv • The most modern public observatory with the biggest telescope in Latvia is located in Suntaži. • The railway line Riga–Dinaburg (now Riga–Daugavpils), which Tourism Development Agency of Ogre and Ikšķile offers: Information about the guidebook Interesting Facts ... crosses Ogre and Ikšķile Municipalities, is the first railway line in Latvia that was built in 1861. • Tourism information, travel guidebooks and maps of Ogre, Ikšķile, and other places in Latvia. How to get to Ogre and Ikšķile... • Information on tourism objects, attractions, museums, accommodation. By car Take the state’s major road A6 Riga–Daugavpils Take the first category roads P80 Tīnūži–Koknese or P5 Ulbroka–Ogre • Information on food service and active recreation in Ogre, Ikšķile and other places in Latvia. Follow us: draugiem.lv/latvijascentrs facebook.com/Latvijascentrs By bus Ogres 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 train Pasažieru 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 • 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. twitter.com/#!/Latvijascentrs https://foursquare.com/latvijascentrs 3 HISTORICAL BUILDINGS ON BRIVIBAS STREET IN OGRE 1 1 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 Housing Authority, were all located within the building. 2 The building at 11 Brīvības street is an architectural monument 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. 3 The building at 12 Brīvības street is an architectural monument 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- 2 4 3 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 confectionary, 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 remember 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” 4 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. 5 The first chemist’s building at 22 Brīvības street was built in 1895. The owner of this one-storey stone house was a pharmacologist Arturs Flahs. After World War I only the walls of the building were 4 5 7 retained. The remains were bought by the pharmacologist Peteris Shirons 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 owner, Pauls Baumanis, opened a café and a boarding house, “Ogre - kurhous”. It was a place where local musicians performed in the evening, 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. 6 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 favourite 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. 8 The Ogre post office at 38 Brīvības street is an architectural 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 doubled. Over the years the building has not changed in appearance or function – the Ogre post office in still located there. 7 The building at 32 Brīvības streets in an architectural monument designed by Vladimirs Shervinskis and built in 1926. There, 6 8 5 Cultural History and Architecture 1 1 Arch Pedestrian Bridge Bridge connecting Krasta Street and J. Čakstes Prospect, Ogre GPS [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 Stone Crossing of Daugavas Prospect and Birzes Street, Ikšķile Municipality GPS [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. 2 3 Elkšņi School Elkšņu 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 2 6 3 3 5 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. 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. 4 House of Artist Jānis Kuga J. Kugas Street 11, Ikšķile GPS [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 proclamation 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. 6 Ikšķile Old Cemetery Klusā Street, Ikšķile GPS [56.8954, 25.4079] The cemetery was laid out during the late 17th century when the deceased were no longer buried near the Ikšķile Church and pastorate. Initially the cemetery was purposed only for Latvian peasants and craftsmen, but starting from 1772, Germans belonging to the Ikšķile Congregation 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. 5 Memorial Stone of Ikšķile Bank of the river Daugava, Ikšķile Municipality GPS [56.8202, 24.5018] 4 7 Krape Manor Complex and Park Krape Manor, Krape Rural Territory, Ogre Municipality GPS [56.7466, 25.1098] Tel.: +371 27065878 e-mail: [email protected] 6 7 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. 8 Ķeipene Manor Park Brūveri, Ķeipene Rural Territory, Ogre Municipality GPS [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 Archbishops 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 Northern 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. 8 7 9 9 9 Bear Cub Ēriks Brīvības Street, Ogre GPS [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 environment 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. 10 Madliena Cemetery Madliena Rural Territory, Ogre Municipality GPS [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 – Andrejs Balodis, the wood sculptor Jānis Vērītis, and other deceased notable inhabitants of Madliena can be seen in Madliena Cemetery. 10 8 10 11 11 Meņģele Cemetery Meņģele Rural Territory, Ogre Municipality GPS [56.8115, 25.4033] The first graves and crosses in Meņģele Cemetery appeared in the middle 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 characteristic 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 Square Brīvības Street, Ogre GPS [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 Blakenburgs, Eduards Smurģis, Dāvids Zariņš, and others have their works here. 12 12 13 13 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 flowerbeds that symbolises its islands. Local concerts, art and sports events, and other types of entertainment take place at the town square. 13 Memorial Forced Into Strangeland Suntaži Rural Territory, Ogre Municipality GPS [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 residents of Suntaži was placed on the hillock in 1991. Author of the memorial – a sculptor Jānis Karlovs. 14 Memorial Altar of Heroes Tīnūži Rural Territory, Ikšķile Municipality GPS [56.8671, 24.5670] The memorial which is placed next to the Tīnūži Primary School is dedi- 14 15 15 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. 15 Memorial to Inhabitants of Madliena Killed during WWI and Latvian War of Independence Madliena Rural Territory, Ogre Municipality GPS [56.8397, 25.1579] Author of the memorial is a sculptor Pēteris Banders. The memorial portrays 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. 16 Memorial Honouring Victims of Revolution of 1905 in Grove of Angels in Suntaži Suntaži Rural Territory, Ogre Municipality GPS [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. 16 9 17 17 Memorial to Latvian Riflemen in Ogre Cemetery of the Brethren in Ogre GPS [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. 18 Memorial to Victims of Repression in Tīnūži Tīnūži Rural Territory, Ikšķile Municipality GPS [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 memorial in 2004 as a symbol of eternity and resurrection. 19 Memorial Stone to Inhabitants of Ogre, Victims of Repression during 1940–1949 The crossing of Upes Prospect and Meža prospect, Ogre 18 10 19 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. 20 Memorial Stone to Victims of Repression in Līčupe Līčupe, Mazozoli Rural Territory, Ogre Municipality GPS [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. 21 Memorial Plaque to Latvian Riflemen in Ogre Dam of the river Daugava, Ogre GPS [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 20 21 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 anniversary of Latvia’s independence and honouring the battles of the Second Latvian Riflemen brigade during October of 1916. 22 Monument to Latvian Theatre and Writer Auseklis Ogresgals Rural Territory, Ogre Municipality GPS [56.7986, 24.7487] The sculpture designed by P. Mellis was opened to public on 18th September 1990, with following words “Theatre, Auseklis, Vecuteles 1873”. 23 Monument to Narrators of Folk Songs in Ogresgals (signpost) Vecuteles, Ogresgals Rural Territory, Ogre Municipality GPS [56.7988, 24.7488] The interesting monument next to the house called Vecuteles was unveiled by a poet, Imants Ziedonis in October of 1993. 22 23 24 Rehabilitation Hospital Ogre Gaismas Prospect 2/6, Ogre GPS [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 Institution 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. 24 11 25 25 Protecting Dike of Riga Hydropower Station’s Reservoir The protecting dike of Riga Hydropower Station was built in order to preserve 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. 26 Sanatorium Saulstari Saulstaru Street 2, Ogre GPS [56.8128, 24.6197] Tel.: +371 65071915 The 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 efficiently 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 glazings, horizontal window bands, terraces, and balconies are mainly used in the architecture of the building. The surrounding park, which has several 26 12 27 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. 27 Private House Village Zaļās salas Bank of the river Daugava, Ikšķile Municipality GPS [56.8351, 24.4772] Tel.: +371 29420069 In 2009, inhabitants of the private house village Zaļās salas (Green Islands), 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, especially 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. 28 Sculpture The Note Brīvības Street 50, Ogre GPS [56.8195, 24.6089] In 2010, celebrating the 50th anniversary of Ogre Music School, a sculpture – 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 Mangule, 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 instruments, percussion instruments, as well as music theory and choir class. 13 28 29 29 Native House of Sudrabu Edžus Kindergarten „Auseklītis” Meņģele Rural Territory, Ogre Municipality GPS [56.8072, 25.4182] Tel.:+371 65029091, +371 27856653 Book 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. 30 Suntaži Manor and Museum Suntaži Rural Territory, Ogre Municipality GPS [56.9072, 24.9254] Tel.: +371 28625976, +371 28303163 Book a visit in advance. The manor house was built during 1780–1782. In the middle of the 19th 30 14 31 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 (buried 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. 31 Statue of St. Meinhard Daugavas Prospect 20b, Ikšķile GPS [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 erected after the suggestion of the dean of Roman Catholic Congregation Konstantīns Bojārs. The sculptor of the statue is Viktors Šuškēvičs, the contributor – Juris Savickis. 32 Taurupe Manor and Local History Museum Taurupe Rural Territory, Ogre Municipality GPS [56.8855, 25.3494] Tel.: +371 65031230, +371 65031319 Book 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- 32 33 35 ular oak tree of Taurupe grows. Historical materials concerning the rural territory and its surrounding area are collected in the museum. The Taurupe Manor Complex is an architectural monument of local importance. 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. 33 Tīnūži Manor (Lindenberg) Tīnūži Rural Territory, Ikšķile Municipality GPS [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-primary education institution. The manor is an architectural monument of local importance. 35 Vērene Manor Madliena Rural Territory, Ogre Municipality GPS [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 avenue. At present, the manor complex is in a critical condition. 34 Vecogre Cemetery Mazozoli 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 34 36 Native House of Vilhelms Purvītis Vecjauži, Taurupe Rural Territory, Ogre Municipality GPS [56.9754, 25.3222] Tel.: +371 25543070 Vilhelms 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 purchased 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 moment the building, which is a historical monument of national importance, can be viewed only from the outside. 36 15 Churches 40 37 37 St. Maria-Magdalene Orthodox Church of Aderkaši Taurupe Rural Territory, Ogre Municipality GPS [56.8427, 25.3522] Tel.: +371 65031287, +371 65031120 The 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. 38 Ruins of Ikšķile Church on the St. Meinhard’s Island Ikšķile Municipality GPS [56.8154, 24.5008] Tel.: +371 65022458 Ikšķile is a place where more than 800 years ago historical events of both national and European importance took place. The ruins of the oldest 16 38 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 (sculptor: 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 celebrated 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. 39 Lutheran Church of Ikšķile Daugavas Prospect 10, Ikšķile GPS [56.8359, 24.5020] Tel.: +371 65030328 The church was built between 1931 and 1933, it was designed by I. Kundziņš. During the Soviet period, the building served as a book stor- 39 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. 40 Holy Spirit Orthodox Church of Ikšķile Daugavas Prospect, Orthodox Cemetery, Ikšķile GPS [56.8299, 24.4969] Tel.: +371 65030166 The church was built in 1936, the author of the project – V. Šervinskis. Initially, 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. 41 Carmelite Monastery Smilšu Street 15, Ikšķile GPS [56.8415, 24.4779] 41 Tel.: +371 65021625, +371 29925047 e-mail: [email protected] WWW: www.karmeliti.lv The 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, especially for the nation in which they live. Means of subsistence are earned with handicrafts, and by baking the Hosts to congregations. The monastery can be viewed only from the outside, but the visitors can attend the church of the monastery. 17 42 42 Lutheran Church of Krape Krape Rural Territory, Ogre Municipality GPS [56.7363, 25.1230] Tel.: +371 65059760 The 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). During 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. 43 St. Arseny Orthodox Church of Krape Krape Rural Territory, Ogre Municipality GPS [56.7326, 25.1437] Tel.: +371 65059763, +371 65059641 The church was built in 1891. The church is built from forked stones, a 43 18 45 44 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 monument of local importance. 44 Lutheran Church of Madliena Madliena Rural Territory, Ogre Municipality GPS [56.8470, 25.1530] Tel.: +371 26113120 This 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 relating 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 altar 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 monument of national importance. 46 45 Lutheran Church of Meņģele Meņģele Rural Territory, Ogre Municipality GPS [56.8149, 25.4002] Tel.: +371 26656965 The church was built in 1795 with the support of the owner of Meņģele Manor – Scheinvogel. The church has not substantially changed throughout 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 retable which was built during the 1840’s. A pipe organ was constructed by H. Kolbe in 1933. An architectural monument of national importance. 46 Lutheran Church of Ogre Brīvības Street 51, Ogre GPS [56.8173, 24.6188] Tel.: +371 65047915 The 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 Waldemar 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 engineer 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. During 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 congregation, 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. 45 19 47 51 47 St. Meinhard’s Roman Catholic Church of Ogre Meža Prospect 1, Ogre GPS [56.8179, 24.5995] Tel.: +371 65022458, +371 26551206 e-mail: [email protected] On 6th April 1995, the town council of Ogre decided to support the request 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. Heizermanis 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 (sculptor J. Karlovs) were placed in the garden in 2001. 48 Praying House of St. Nicholas Orthodox Congregation of Ogre Krasta Street 15, Ogre GPS [56.8168, 24.6151] Tel.: +371 26528880 e-mail: [email protected] The 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. 49 Church of Trinity Baptist Congregation of Ogre Vidus Prospect 15, Ogre GPS [56.8220, 24.5881] Tel.: +371 65021415 e-mail: [email protected] WWW: www.otbd.lv 20 50 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. 50 Lutheran Church of Suntaži Suntaži Rural Territory, Ogre Municipality GPS [56.9053, 24.9292] Tel.: +371 26343062 The 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. 51 Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church of Suntaži Suntaži Rural Territory, Ogre Municipality GPS [56.9024, 24.9261] Tel.: +371 28336375 The 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 element 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. 21 48 Museums and Collections 1 1 Cafe Dakota Priežu Street 1, Ogresgals Rural Territory, Ogre Municipality GPS [56.7815, 24.6494] Tel.: +371 27083651 On the territory of the cafe customers can view the military technology: automobiles, aircraft and their spare parts, as well as other kind of objects. The interior of the cafe is in military style with various impressive design elements. 2 Cultural Heritage Centre of Ikšķile Municipality Tīnūžu Muiža (Tīnūži Manor) Tīnūži Rural Territory, Ikšķile Municipality GPS [56.8681, 24.5701] Tel.: +371 26669452 Working 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 located 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 2 22 3 1 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. Unpublished photos, weapons, uniforms, and various objects found on the battlefield 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 Ķeipene Railway Station, Ķeipene Rural Territory, Ogre Municipality GPS [56.8957, 25.1865] Tel.: +371 26314147 e-mail: [email protected] Admission 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 3 2 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 together 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. 4 The Museum of Girl Guides and Boy Scouts of Latvia Suntažu Street 2, Ogre GPS [56.8164, 24.6261] Tel.: +371 65023383 e-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. 4 4 5 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 Organisation in Latvia. The museum was founded in 1991 to acquaint people 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. 5 The Local History Museum of Madliena Bet tā bija! (But so it was!) Liepas, Madliena Rural Territory, Ogre Municipality GPS [56.8529, 25.2568] Tel.: +371 65039040, +371 29430088 Admission 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 Latvian 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. 5 23 6 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. 6 History and Art Museum of Ogre Brīvības Street 15, Ogre GPS [56.8173, 24.6034] Tel.: +371 65024345 e-mail: [email protected] WWW: www.ogresmuzejs.lv Admission: adults – LVL 0.60, children and seniors – LVL 0.30; On Wednesdays – admission is free Working 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 Mondays The 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 6 24 6 Riga, that the Russian Empress Catherine I was born on the banks of the river Ogre. The Catherine’s desire for eels, with which the river Ogre was once full of, is one of the interpretations about the origins of town name (угорь is the Russian for eel, which sounds similarly to the word Ogre). There are many legends related to the Ogre textile production plant, the free thinking and rebellious spirit of the town which has accompanied the unforgettable concerts of Imants Kalniņš and the band Pērkons (The Thunder), and the extraordinary conclusion of the folk festival Baltika-88. The silver giant of the Ogre Blue Hills has its own legend: he has found its home here because he knew the meaning of the place name Ogre in English, which has caused lots of misunderstandings. The exposition Ogre – Water and Air Resort is dedicated to one of the greatest periods in the town’s history – the time when Ogre became a favourite and popular resort destination in Latvia. The exposition tells about the most picturesque places, hotels, B&B hotels, beauty and health care services, restaurants, cafes, as well as summer houses and their famous inhabitants. Art and thematic exhibitions take place in the exhibition hall of the museum on a regular basis. 6 25 2 Let’s go outside! 1 1 Ančiņi Devil’s Stone Laubere Rural Territory, Ogre Municipality GPS [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 longish 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 Municipality The 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 located 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 2 2 26 3 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. 3 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 3 4 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 importance, and 22 cultural objects on the territory of the nature park. 4 Nature Park Ogres Zilie kalni (Ogre Blue Hills) Ikšķile Municipality and Ogre GPS [56.8252, 24.5982] Tel.: +371 65071883 The Blue Hills are a chain of hillocks – a part of The Great Eskers. The major 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 5 5 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. 5 Dendrological Park Lazdukalni Pavasara gatve 6, Ogre GPS [56.8022, 24.6335] Tel.: +371 65067503 The 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. 6 Dolomite Slope of Ogre Brīvības and Stirnu Street crossing, Ogre – the recommended observation point GPS [56.8194, 24.6565] In Ogresgals Municipality near the old cardboard mills, a protected geological 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. 6 27 7 7 Griguļu Hill (Hill Fort) Mazozoli Rural Territory, Ogre Municipality GPS [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. 9 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). 8 Kranciems Juniper Kranciems, Ikšķile Municipality GPS [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. 10 Ķente Hill Fort Ogre 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 during the 1st century BCE–5th century CE. 9 Ķeipene Moraine Ķeipene Rural Territory, Ogre Municipality GPS [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 11 Secular Stone Lazdiņu Kariete (Lazdiņi Carriage) Mazozoli Rural Territory, Ogre Municipality GPS [56.9053, 25.4649] The stone which looks like an ancient vehicle is 5.1 m long, 3 m wide, 8 28 13 10 11 and 1.8 m high. The circumference of the stone is 13.3 m. 12 River Mazā Jugla The 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. 13 Miķelēni Oak Kalna Miķelēni, Taurupe Rural Territory, Ogre Municipality GPS [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. 12 12 14 Ogre Hill Fort Mazozoli Rural Territory, Ogre Municipality GPS [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. 14 29 15 15 River Ogre The 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 16 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. 16 Plātere Hill Fort Madliena Rural Territory, Ogre Municipality GPS [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 17 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. 17 Swing Park in Ķeipene Zuši, Ķeipene Rural Territory, Ogre Municipality GPS [56.9289, 25.0641] Tel.: +371 28679934 18 e-mail: [email protected] Many 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. 18 Secular Oak Tree of Turbas Turbas, Ikšķile Municipality GPS [56.8606, 24.7118] Tel.: +371 26355551 WWW: www.turbas.lv For 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 stepping 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. 19 Devil’s Moat on the River Nāružiņa Mazozoli Rural Territory, Ogre Municipality GPS [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. 15 30 17 19 31 Creative Tourism 1 1 Craftsman Jānis Zviedris Rankas Street 17, Ogresgals Rural Territory, Ogre Municipality GPS [56.8481, 25.1477] Tel.: +371 26709556 Book 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. 2 Fruit-tree Planter Andris Gailītis Straumēni, Madliena Rural Territory, Ogre Municipality GPS [56.8453, 25.1569] Tel.: +371 29457357 Book 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. 3 Biological Goat Farm Ančiņi Ančiņi, Laubere Rural Territory, Ogre Municipality GPS [56.8451, 25.0561] Tel.: +371 28354645 Book 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 products. 4 Pottery Workshop Sproģi Viestura Avenue 6, Ogre GPS [56.8084, 24.6199] Tel.: +371 65044476, +371 29846704 32 3 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 participate in this unforgettable activity; excursions: visitors can observe the throwing process and how clay creations 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. 5 Libertu Birch Sap and Wine Cellar Zaķu muiža, Bank of the river Daugava, Tīnūži Rural Territory, Ikšķile Municipality GPS [56.8200, 24.5173] Tel.: +371 29297469 e-mail: [email protected] WWW: 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. 6 Gingerbread Baking at Ķeipenieši Atpūtas, Ķeipene Rural Territory, Ogre Municipality GPS [56.8887, 25.1832] Tel.: +371 28658262 e-mail: [email protected] WWW: www.keipenespiparkukas.lv 4 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. 7 Public Observatory in Suntaži Suntaži Rural Territory, Ogre Municipality GPS [56.8952, 24.9592] Tel.: +371 29120445 e-mail: [email protected] WWW: www.starspace.lv Admission: LVL 3 per person Book 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. 8 Homemade Cheese of SierŠtelle Brīvības Street 12, Ogre GPS [56.8148, 24.6023] Tel.: +371 65021200, +371 26690077 e-mail: [email protected] WWW: www.sierstelle.lv In 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 5 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. 9 The Home Winery of Normunds Labrencis Madlienas Street 10, Ogre GPS [56.8173, 24.6487] Tel.: +371 29396789, +371 29415263 Book a visit in advance. The winemaker Normunds Labrencis have been engaged in winemaking already for 11 years, his wines are delivered even to the restaurant VINCENTS, which means they had been tasted and appreciated by highranking 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 human 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. 33 Entertainment and Active Leisure 1 1 Amata Adventure Tel.: +371 26415158 WWW: www.amataklubs.lv Boat rides on the river Ogre and elsewhere in Latvia, as well as trips outside the national borders are organised during the season. Equipment rentals and instructors are also available. Cross-country Skiing at Ogre Blue Hills Ogre Blue Hills, Ogre and Ikšķile Municipalities GPS [56.8251, 24.5982] Tel.: +371 27896594, +371 25905054 e-mail: [email protected] WWW: www.izturiba.lv 2 2 34 3 3 Recreation Ground Jaunogre Prospect 2, Ogre GPS [56.8186, 24.5901] 4 Dog Sled Rides at Forsteri Forsteri, Madliena Rural Territory, Ogre Municipality GPS [56.7752, 25.1828] Tel.: +371 29215797 e-mail: [email protected] WWW: www.forsteri.lv At 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. 4 5 5 Ikšķile Beach GPS [56.8213, 24.5003] One of the most favourite swimming places in Ikšķile, with toilets and changing facilities. 6 Ikšķile Water and Sports Centre Peldu Street 2, Ikšķile GPS [56.8296, 24.4839] Tel.: +371 29496090, +371 27874901 e-mail: [email protected] WWW: www.udensprieki.lv 7 7 Ikšķile Secondary School Stadium Skolas Street 2, Ikšķile GPS [56.8364, 24.4942] Tel.: +371 29245365 Sports stadiums, volleyball, basketball, football, gymnastics 8 Rides with an Off-road Vehicle at 4x4 Adventures Ogre Municipality, and elsewhere if requested Tel.: +371 29424541, +371 29250112 e-mail: [email protected] WWW: www.4x4centrs.lv 6 8 35 9 9 Alpine Skiing at Lejaskalni Lejaskalni, Ikšķile Municipality GPS [56.8588, 24.4730] Tel.: +371 29111696, +371 29149190 e-mail: [email protected] 12 Archery Jauncaunes, Laubere Rural Territory, Ogre Municipality GPS [56.7913, 25.0704] Tel.: +371 29492239 e-mail: [email protected] The Sports Club Amazones in Laubere Rural Territory offers archery lessons 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 standard 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. 10 Night Club Bermuds J.Čakstes Prospect 2, Ogre GPS [56.8140, 24.6142] Tel.: +371 26423634 WWW: www.bermuds.lv 11 Night Club Hauze Brīvības Street 1, Ogre GPS [56.8133, 24.5996] Tel.: +371 22207655 WWW: www.hauze.lv 11 36 12 11 13 14 13 Nesēdi Mājās (Don’t Sit at Home) Mālkalnes Prospect 26, Ogre GPS [56.8234, 24.5989] Tel.: +371 25905054 e-mail: [email protected] WWW: www.nesedimajas.lv Ski, snowboard, bicycle, boat, and Nordic walking equipment rentals. 15 Ogre Swimming Pool at the Municipality Agency Dziednīca Meža Prospect 9, Ogre GPS [56.8220, 24.6009] Tel.: +371 65046800 e-mail: [email protected] Working hours: 7.15 a.m.–8.45. p.m. 14 Sports Centre of Ogre Municipality Jaunogres Prospect 2, Ogre GPS [56.8186, 24.5901] Tel.: +371 29258191 WWW: www.ogressportacentrs.lv Sports stadiums, volleyball, basketball, football, tennis, shooting sport, gymnastics, ramps, BMX, skatepark. 16 Vecupe Beach in Ogre GPS [56.8144, 24.5910] One of the most favourite swimming places in Ogre, with Volleyball Court, toilets and changing facilities. 15 16 37 17 20 Shooting Sport Jaunogre Prospect 2, Ogre GPS [56.8186, 24.5901] Tel.: +371 29258191 WWW: http://www.ogressportacentrs.lv/ 17 Paintball Bulstrumi Bulstrumi, Ikšķile Municipality GPS [56.8464, 24.4821] Tel.: +371 20238304 e-mail: [email protected] WWW: www.ikskile.lv 21 Tennis Courts in Ikšķile Skolas Street 15, Ikšķile GPS [56.8382, 24.4993] Tel.: +371 29233304 WWW: www.ikskile.lv Paintball „X-spoki” Krape Rural Territory, Ogre Municipality GPS [56.7387, 25.1730] +371 26354480 [email protected] WWW: www.spokiem.lv 18 19 Dog Sled Rides at Sniega suņi (Snow Dogs) Often can be seen at Ogre Blue Hills, offers tours as well GPS [56.8215, 24.5865] Tel.:+371 26593651, +371 26532851 e-mail: [email protected] WWW: www.sniegasuni.lv Dog sled rides during winters and summers. Activities with sled dogs in the open air or inside. Consultations, training, dog sledding sports and equipment. 17 38 18 22 Tennis Courts at the Sports Centre of Ogre Municipality Skolas Street 21, Ogre GPS [56.8170, 24.5916] Tel.: +371 65044149 e-mail: [email protected] WWW: www.tenissogre.lv 21 39 19 23 23 Water Adventures Peldu Street (by the river Daugava), Ikšķile GPS [56.8291, 24.4854840] Tel.: +371 25912108, +371 27771683 e-mail: [email protected] WWW: www.udensatrakcijas.lv The company Ūdensatrakcijas offers various leisure activities on water. You can walk, jump, roll and run above the water surface, organise relayraces, relax together with children, friends or colleagues. Instructors will help participants and supervise the safety on water. Water related activities are a safe, easy and playful type of entertainment that guarantees unforgettable emotions and memories. 24 Water Relaxation Centre at the Recreation Complex Meidrops Rīgas Street 18, Ikšķile GPS [56.8233, 24.4985] Tel.: +371 65036547 e-mail: [email protected] WWW: www.meidrops.lv 24 40 25 25 Volleyball Court at the Recreation Complex Meidrops Rīgas Street 18, Ikšķile GPS [56.8233, 24.4985] Tel.: +371 65036547 e-mail: [email protected] WWW: www.meidrops.lv 26 Horse Riding at Mangaļi Mangaļi, Ikšķile Municipality GPS [56.8437, 24.5260] Tel.: +371 26868379, +371 29133603 The 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. 24 41 26 5 Debesu bļoda 6 Forsteri 7 Grīva 8 17 8 Indrani 5 6 9 Kaķumuiža 20 Krasti 8 11 Krauklīši 12 Lejaskalni 13 Meidrops 15 14 Meimuri 5 15 Odziņa 4 10 16 Ogre State Technical College Tent sites Bicycle rentals 50 160 7 40 16 45 25 - 50 50 50 41 50 50 22 40 10 40 10 10 30 50 30 70 Ogrēni 2 7 18 Pie Mazās Juglas 4 10 19 Pierīgaspirtis.lv 20 Skaistkrasti 4 25 21 Sprīdīši 3 20 22 Recreation Complex Turbas 11 44 12 24 42 12 25 - 50 17 Četri vēji 10 6 10 Brakas Outdoor hot tub 80 Sauna 7 Camping 80 Motel 60 Guesthouse 12 Hotel 150 Sports Copes 150 Boat rentals 3 150 Picnic site 63 Fishing Club 1934 20 - 50 Swimming places 4 20 - 50 34 Food service 14 IT 3 Conferences Barži Banquets Aļņi 2 Sports complex Number of beds 1 Holiday house Number of rooms Accommodation 30 - 40 9 Čiekuri 7 Pirts pie ozola 10 Rieksti 7 Senatnīga pirts 10 Zīles 7 30 20 80 - 100 80 - 100 50 - 60 50 - 60 15 25 43 Naktsmītnes 1 1 Guesthouse Aļņi Aļņi, Ikšķile Municipality GPS [56.8549, 24.5657], +371 29533635 [email protected] www.alni.lv 5 Guesthouse Debesu bļoda Brahmaņi, Ogresgals Rural Territory, Ogre Municipality GPS [56.8231,24.7965], +371 29557172 [email protected] www.debesubloda.viss.lv 2 Guesthouse Barži Ruduļi, Ikšķile Municipality GPS [56.8667, 24.6067], +371 29234725, +371 65068977 [email protected] 2 4 4 Hotel CLUB 1934 Ikšķiles Street 2, Ogre GPS [56.8202, 24.5691], +371 65021450, +371 25806791 [email protected], www.club1934.lv 44 9 Guesthouse „Kaķu muiža” GPS [56.8587, 24.5104] +371 29479882 [email protected] www.minka.lv 6 6 Camping Forsteri Forsteri, Madliena Rural Territory, Ogre Municipality GPS [56.7752, 25.1829], +371 29215797 [email protected], www.forsteri.lv 3 3 Guesthouse Copes Copes, Suntaži Rural Territory, Ogre Municipality GPS [56.9162, 25.0036] +371 22000099, +371 67189014 [email protected] www.copes.viss.lv 9 5 7 7 Motel Grīva Rīgas Street 8, Ogre GPS [56.8128, 24.5978] +371 65044960 10 10 Camping Krasti Krasti, Madliena Rural Territory, Ogre Municipality GPS [56.7669, 25.1759], +371 65055670, +371 29426836 [email protected], www.zskrasti.web.com 11 11 Guesthouse Krauklīši Krauklīši, Ikšķile Municipality GPS [56.8680, 24.6022] +371 26003322, +371 28811603 [email protected] www.krauklisi.lv 8 8 Guesthouse Indrāni Indrāni, Ogresgals Rural Territory, Ogre Municipality GPS [56.8091, 24.7772] +371 29242603 www.indrani.viss.lv 12 12 Guesthouse Lejaskalni Lejaskalni, Ikšķile Municipality GPS [56.8588, 24.4731] +371 29111696, +371 29149190 [email protected] 13 13 Hotel Meidrops Rīgas Street 18, Ikšķile GPS [56.8233, 24.4985], +371 65036547 [email protected], www.meidrops.lv 14 14 Guesthouse Meimuri Meimuri, Ikšķile Municipality GPS [56.8975, 24.5200], +371 29392190, +371 29148729 [email protected], www.ausma-sarkana.lv 15 15 Guesthouse Odziņa Dižozoli, Ķeipene Rural Territory, Ogre Municipality GPS [56.8656, 25.2068] +371 29228142 16 16 Hostel of Ogre State Technical College Jaunatnes Street 3, Ogre GPS [56.8242, 24.6025], Upes Prospect 18, Ogre GPS [56.8195, 24.5953], Aizupes, Tīnūži Rural Territory, Ikšķile Municipality, GPS [56.8241, 24.6026], +371 65046088 [email protected], www.ovt.lv 45 17 17 Holiday House Ogrēni Ogrēni, Meņģele Rural Territory, Ogre Municipality GPS [56.8410, 25.4033] +371 65029140, +371 26136981, www.ogreni.lv 20 20 Holiday House Skaistkrasti Skaistkrasti, Tīnūži Rural Territory, Ikšķile Municipality GPS [56.8704, 24.6183], +371 29545545 [email protected] 18 18 Guesthouse Pie mazās Juglas Krievāni, Ikšķile Municipality GPS [56.8680, 24.6022] +371 26256290 21 21 Holiday House Sprīdīši „Sprīdīši”, Ogresgala Rural Territory, Ogres Municipality GPS [56.8065, 24.7431] +371 65035283, +371 26516558 www.spridisi.viss.lv 19 19 Guesthouse Pierīgaspirtis.lv Ikšķile Municipality GPS [56.8919, 24.5187] +371 29490735 [email protected], www.pierigaspirtis.lv Possibility to organise sport games for up to 100 people 22 22 Recreation Complex Turbas Turbas, Ikšķile Municipality GPS [56.8606, 24.7118] +371 26355551 [email protected] www.turbas.lv 2 46 47 1 Food Service Telephone number (+371) Number of seats Akmeņkrogs, Suntaži Rural Territory, Ogre Municipality GPS [56.9046, 24.9298] 65037094 40-60 Bitīte, Vaivari, Madliena Rural Territory, Ogre Municipality GPS [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 Zelta rudens, Brīvības Street 22, Ogre, GPS [56.8166, 24.6048] Beksona picu studija, Ķiršu Street 5, Ogre, www.picustudija.lv GPS [56.8133, 24.6045] 20011188 20 Dainas, Jaunikšķile, Ikšķile Municipality, www.dainugardumi.lv GPS [56.8419, 24.5012] Čili pica, Rīgas Street 23, Ogre (trade centre Dauga), www.e-pica.lv GPS [56.8170, 24.5850] 65044354; 29466716 50 Daily, Druvas Street 2 , building of the bakery Fazer, Ogre GPS [56.7936, 24.6280] 65055279 40 Dakota, Priežu Street 1, Ciemupe, Ogresgals Rural Territory, Ogre Municipality GPS [56.7815, 24.6494] 27083651 20-50 Address Elvi bistro, Brīvības Street 15a, Ogre GPS [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.com GPS [56.8162, 24.6051] 29288402 10 65039535; 29162991 50 Ķēķis, Madliena, Ogre Municipality, GPS [56.8457, 25.1543] Lāči, Druvas Street 5, trade centre DOMO, Ogre, http://www.laci.lv GPS [56.7954, 24.6257] 65024620 25 (+20 at the terrace) 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 Sonāte, Mālkalnes Prospect 38a, Ogre,GPS [56.8227, 24.6009] 10 65030709; 28451739 70 Meidrops, Rīgas Street 18, Ikšķile, www.meidrops.lv, GPS [56.8233, 24.4985] 65030466 45 Ozoliņa konditoreja, Melioratoru Street 18, Ikšķile www.ozolinakonditoreja.lv GPS [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 10 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.lv GPS [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.lv GPS [56.8148, 24.6023] 65055209 45-70 Policijas akadēmijas ēdnīca, Akmeņu Street 45, Ogre http://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 48 Senjorita Kukū, Brīvības Street 32, Ogre www.senjoritakuku.lv GPS [56.8173, 24.6059] 30 49 Purmaļi 2 Dūkuri Bēteri ja Ikšķile Jaunkuģīši 65 la Silaziedi Zvaig žņu Lau 1 ku 4 ie la pek ts a Lupīn A u se u iela Ā dam la gav as iel a ie1la4 Mā r tiņ 17 1 nu3 9 kļa In se d rā Au nu a ie l Pe ldu ķu Mē rni ek p r4os u ie pe kts la ie l a du 32 a 37 68 a 48 ie l In d iela Ozolu Z ie Ādami M azu ra a Ju r A n na s Indrāni Lu pīn Pētera u 33 a sā 8 ie l K lu 28 Mā ras 6a Dī 16b D au kļa ie la iela 63 Lībie Vienvirziena ielas Tunelis gājējiem Melleņi ĶEGUMS Ausekļi Dzelzceļš, stacija Mā rā n r t iņ u a ie l a a Baznīca Piemineklis, piemiņas vieta a iel es dain Pērkona Priedītes 2 Daugavmala Kalnabudži Sniedzītes 5 iela Romas Ausmas Ķestera2 Zemturu iela Zemturi Viesnīca Autostāvvieta Sveķīši Liepas Pr1ie Aizv ēja iela ļu Ābe iela Rī g as 10 iela 2a Aptieka Pils iela 5 34 Upes iela Piemiņas akmens iela Senatnes iela c 33 ĶEKAVA Upes u a Ie v ie l ka Iela aragrants segumu lp r Ozo ceļi Lauku Ikšķile lu a Iela ar melno segumu 5 Doktorāts 5 iela Degvielas uzpildes stacija Plānotā pilsētas robeža P8 Pašvaldība Pasta nodaļa 5 Uzvaras 24 Mālu 25 Ēdināšanas iestāde Kapi iela a iel io n Mazdārziņi A lkšņu O zo As aru 36 ad u ier mb Bu šu iela a St Apbūvētās teritorijas, māju numuri Rūpnieciskā un saimnieciskā apbūve 47 OGRE DAUGAVPILS iela as ug 13 st APZĪMĒJUMI Sabiedriskās ēkas (izlases veidā) iela ie l 47 K J. 5b s ga R4ī K ra 13 Meidrops Ikšķiles baznīcas drupas 38 Lidkompānija «Classic Air» Sv. Meinarda sala Estrāde Pludmale KuršiKomunikāciju tīkla tornis Līčupes Lidlauks 51 0 200 400 m Ka Laimdotas Ādamlauks 21 ie a ie l Celm u 5 4 s pros rze a iel Ga iela Mālkalni Cielaviņas Sau les G aiļ u ie u niņ Sū Bi iela a iel ņu me Ze Av eņ u Anduži 12 iela 15 10 jas IKŠĶILE Sko las Rītiņu 1a s iela Ause kļa Cī iela iela S tacijas Sapnīši Tirdzn. Dienas centrs Pumpuri centrs Bērnudārzs s 21 a l e ie iela ijas up a iel a Me a S tac Novada Rīt iel a Dārziņi intar iel lio r na dome la Dz ka l ku Strēlnieku e a Tirdzn.1 a t o ru i e 2b n i 7 Kalēju Vī centrs ei la a u ia vin Ikšķiles og Zemgaļi eļķ 1 L N rkr Bi vsk. Ikšķiles39 M šu Māra Mū u L e ja a 27 r l eža ž z Zu s e o i s lut. bazn. e R s 1 Jaunmazūri 2a L a ielaApsītes 2a ku u 14 ie l s Kult. ībieš1 e p i la r n o Mazūri biedr. 31 u ej Kristapi Sk nams Vā Zv ļķu ķu iela 7 iela du Dī Ne a Guntiņas Zie uķu Līb13 rog Pārslas k P 2 r i eš Sila ie l a Mū u 2 Da 2a u lbiņ 25 ie l iela āš u T a 6 jas ie la Lībie iela nle Luterāņu šu Se kapi Akācijas L īv cie Boles ma a Ozoliņi I iel 11 ie l Ikšķiles Pareizticīgo a la Iemanti pareiztic. 40 kapi ie a rk a bazn. D a av a s lej Pa ug a le du 6 pu Dārza 6 P ts iela 23 iela ek Lie sp 25 23 2 jas la Ošu pro e u i a s Kr u a va u mj 6 ga ud ie la P lū r š u au Ra D a 4 J. Kugas Ķi iela māja u o lu u eļu16 b š p b ī a K 17 ie la Ā 9 P Ķ 5 Vim a s alnu 2 ga ie l lu Ku k r 14 . ā K a 6 i e la J o rt 3 Vītolu u Sp ež Vairogu b 5a Ro sa Ra Ritvari Sus Mālkalni 1 iela Kārļa rb r au s ktuves cija Sta «Ozoliņš» s a iela iel rzu Bē Pašvaldības policija Du 26 Upmaļi Mārupes At Podnieki Zemīši Paegles m Ieviņas Jūras atas Vilkābeles iela Kuģīši Īves Pā Ceriņi Aroniju rzu Bē iela Vilnīši Dainas II Dainas I Dzintari uļu an lu D Sk 5 7stīga 15 ainu k ie la La u ruļ Liepiņas Ogre Zīļu Lazdu iela Blāzmas Tīnūžu ņu iela D ze Jāņu Papa ržu 1 iela u3 S trazd iela Ma da ru Liepiņas 2 ņu u Ja 6 sm īnu ri ņ 11 e la Kas ta IKŠĶILE šo se 6 iela s3 eze G ri SALASPILS RĪGA Līg o Notekūdeņu attīrīšanas iekārtas Vilkābeles Ce lnu ka Pa u n l ka Priež Piea u 2 la i a Le 50 a ieMl ie r 41 Currency Exchange Point Brīvības Street 22 (2nd floor), Ogre GPS [56.8165, 24.6045] Tel.: +371 65047003 Īs ā iela Emergency Ambulance Ikšķile Ambulance Strēlnieku Street 10, Ikšķile GPS [56.8365, 24.4914] Tel.: +371 65030151, 112, 113 2 a Fire Department Rīgas Street 4, Ogre GPS [56.8134, 24.6020] Tel.: +371 65071745, +371 65035967, 01, 112 6 Dz ļu elzceļa Eg av Ogre Railway Station Skolas Street 2b, Ogre GPS [56.8154, 24.6006] Tel.: +371 65829212 41 a iel iela Apiņi 19 Pae Eg gļu ļ 5 u Krū mu Ikšķiles karmelītu klosteris ie la stu 6 ug Ikšķile Railway Station GPS [56.8392, 24.5056] Tel.: +371 67231805 Travel Agencies Jēkaba Agency Trade Centre Dauga, Brīvības Street 23, Ogre GPS [56.8170, 24.5850] Tel.: +371 27470044 King Tours Brīvības Street 42, Ogre GPS [56.8186, 24.6073] Tel.: +371 26330852 Vēriens Upes Prospect 18a, Ogre GPS [56.8197, 24.5947] Tel.: +371 65024296 Via Bono Brīvības Street 22, Ogre GPS [56.8167, 24.6051] Tel.: +371 65071900, +371 29433962 2 Spriči Balceri ilšu Sm Riek E2 ņu go Ma Taxi +371 22003535, +371 29353232, +371 22022222, +371 29240871, +371 29263720 Mirdziņas A6 Da Banks Citadele, Mālkalnes Prospect 1, Ogre, Tel.: +371 65071338 GPS [56.8218, 24.5942] DnB Nord, Brīvības Street 12a, Ogre, Tel.: +371 1880 GPS [56.8152, 24.6026] GE Money Bank, Mālkalnes prospekts 3, Ogre, Tel.: +371 1878 GPS [56.8219, 24.5948] Mortgage and Land Bank of Latvia (Hipotēku banka), Brīvības Street 22, Ogre, Tel.: +371 65046999 GPS [56.8167, 24.6045] Norvik bank, Vidus Prospect 1, Ogre, Tel.: +371 65044766 GPS [56.8199, 24.5915] SEB bank, Skolas Street 2a, Ogre, Tel.: +371 8777 GPS [56.8161, 24.5995] Swedbank, Brīvības Street 11, Ogre, Tel.: +371 67444444 GPS [56.8163, 24.6033] Regional Police Department in Ikšķile Dainu Street 1-3, Ikšķile GPS [56.8389, 24.4982] Tel.: +371 67937102 6 zā Ma Bus Station Brīvības Street 12 a, Ogre GPS [56.8148, 24.6023] Tel.: +371 65024492 Mež ara «Siltumnīca» upu Jaunikšķile šu Vir uju Sk RentGroup Tel.: +371 20052777 Ogre Municipality Police Department Brīvības Street 6, Ogre GPS [56.8139, 24.6014] Tel.: +371 65002400, 01, 112, e-mail: [email protected] 17 a ciem Līv lna ska Pil Pārdaugava LV Celtnieku Street 31, Ogre GPS [56.8015, 24.6195] Tel.: +371 29257611 iela Essential Information Ogre Municipality Hospital Slimnīcas Street 2, Ogre GPS [56.8195, 24.6197] Tel.: +371 6502080003, 112, 113 e-mail: [email protected] Ezermalas Oškalni Zaļkalniņi Priežlejas Kas t a ņu iela Nog āze s 2 Priežkalni Sarm as 1 Var avī ksn es ie l a 7 Viesturi 1 Bulstrumi Car Rental Autoire.lv Daugavpils Street 3, Ciemupe, Ogre Municipality GPS [56.7780, 24.6542] Tel.: +371 29204531 P10 Ilzēni iela i 16 24 4 2 16 13 17 15 49 19 4 16 20 25 22 28 47 14 12 19 3 9 6 1-8 48 9 46 6 4 1 8 16 11 10 7 26 15 21 4 5 10 52 53 6 rg Tumšup e 26 Lapaiņi Tumšupe 4 SIGULDA Mālpils 25°00' Pādes Gaitiņas Arupīte OGRE Pilsēta • Ciems • Viensētu grupa • Viensēta Taurupe Aliņkalns Mušķi Vanagi 25°10' Caunītes NĪTAURE Lejas Andricēni Allažu pag. Ņemnaudas Galvenie ceļiGarvēderi • Reģionālie ceļi Silkalni Ropažu Main roads • Regional roads Jauntiekani Lantes lut. baz . 5 LielgrodesLīgotnes Durjēnu k. 206 m Garenes Silauzēni 25°20' Zv a n n i Vecsmeņģi OGRES UN IKŠĶILES NOVADI 5 6 25°30' CĒSIS Meltne 57°00' Riekstiņi 8 7 11 2 2 6 Zaube Upmalas Ozolkalni • Farmstead Glāžšķūnis Town • Village • Group of farmsteads Agatnieki Kalna Žankas Lejas Ruģēni 32 Kreveļi ĒRGĻI Ur parks Lejgaļi Šķiliņi Tum šuRūtiņi Āmuri Dalbji Saulieši 7 6 6 APZĪMĒJUMI • LEGEND Valtersalas Birznieki 12 Jaunzemi Melmugas ga Nāgelmuiža Putniņi u str. Skuķīši Podkājas ek Bāliņi Bīrdiņīķi Allažmuižas 3 Gaiļu purvs Maltuves Zaubes pag. 36 Katrīna Pakšmalas Li e lā Vedz Viesnīca, motelis • Kempings • Cita naktsmītne Parka Gravas Bērziņi Ennēni Lejas Vecceplis Hotel, motel • Camping • Other accomodation Mieriņi Līčupe Vecjauži n Trilēči Viesturi Jaunrankaži Skujnieki Ērmaņi Melnais segums • Grants segums Upessuži Bīsnes Kalnurdzēni Bāliņi Mūrnieki Ēdināšanas iestāde • Muzejs Laimnieki 7 Ķīseļi • Baznīca Bērzi Ļunkas Lejas Paved roads • Gravel roads Vite Sirmēni purvs Irbupīte 9 Lejas Restaurant, cafe • Museum • Kalnaķirķi Church Āriņas Gidas 11 Baznīckalns Kalnozoliņi Vanadzēni KļavkalniLīgotnes Veckāsuļi Bērzs 3 Jaunbagumi Vildani Sidgunda Peilēni 4 Kalniņi Uzlaboti zemesceļi •Jāņkalni Zemesceļš Ārņi Melderkalns e Jaunčūšļi up Brīkumi Villasmuiža 5 Kosēni 1 rz 4 Bē Kultūrvēsturisks objekts Linglauči Lipkori Taurupes Improved unsurfaced roads • Unsurfaced road Vērmeles Mārtiņi Sili Brieži Brumsteri Jāņ Baltklāvi 2 Augšciems Outstanding object of historic or cultural value Jaunzemnieki 10 12 muiža Cielavas upīt Mežagravas Mušķi Gaidas 11 Pieteni 1 Purmalas Vējiņi Vecmiķelēni e Talkājas Ošupi Bajārkrogs Ceļš ar atdalītām kustības joslām • Attālums kilometros 4 9 Interesants dabas objekts Ķeipenes Aizalkšņi Bevulēni P4 5 Dual carriageway • Distance in kilometres 2 1Kangari Veczvirgzdiņi Veckožas Nature object of interest Bendzemnieki Stiķenes Ezerkalns parks Lejasmārkuti Ziediņi 7 11 Kaktiņi 3 Dzilnas īte Pļavnieki Lībenes Spiļvi 7 Janceni up 10 Naglas Ogre Pārogre Dzegužkalns Jaunmārkuti Ozolkalns Dzelzceļš • Stacija • Pieturas punkts Dutkas Oš Rudāji Ievērojams kalns • Ievērojams pilskalns Ķivuļurga SidraburgaCerības Dzegužkalns Sujēni 202 m Railway • Dadziņi Station • Stop Jaunjaunzemji Jaunsirmēni Kalna Ķonēni Mazdrācēni Ozoliņi Sidraburgas Mazozoli M Skripsti Outstanding hill • Outstanding castle mound Upespils 1 Ķivulnieki Spēliņi . Jug 202 m Vērītes Svenči Vildeni e p Virticēni Mirdzas Sknīdēni Ķoderu pilsk. u 19 la3 17 Aumaļi stacija • Filling stationPietēn Ķeipenes pag. Lielie Arāji Mazpakuļi Mežmuižas Ķivuzpildes BajāriDegvielas uļur 56°55' Jaunšķērsti 4 Caunes Silbalši Kalna Lielkangari P4 P Rasas Sils Kastrānes Kangari Caunes Skoliņa 4 Indiņi Eglāji Klāvainēni 4 Diedziņš Lūši Jaungrotes Vecbērziņi Mazozolu pag.3 Ņauņēni Diķēni pilsk. Ķieģeļceplis Kurtiņi 24°30' 9 Vāverkrogs 24°40' Kākciems Circeņi Mārčiņi Vecšķērsti Spēles 56°55' Spainīši ROPAŽI Taurupes pag. Niedrukalns Jaundadži 3 6 Kalēji Jurēni Kalna Saulgoži M.Jugla 5 Asari Tiltiņi Ķoderu P4 Sauskāji Apsulāji 30 Klintis Melbārži Liģeri Zaķīši 2 pilsk. Jaunlāses Podnieki 11 Paltes 8 P4 PaunēPaunēni Mālkalni Līcīši Ķenteni Dreinupi Suntažu muiža 50 20 Zuši nu Gateri Mežruņģi Vatrāne 5 Smilgas Zvaigznītes Vilki Krūmiņi pī Mežragi 6 51 Suntažu lut. bazn. Lukažas Soklēni Lielkangari Šķebeni Jaunklaucēni 5 6 M r Jaunreimuižas Vecā skola 3 Kaukani 13 ROPAŽU NOVADS .J Vizuļi enu Mežgaiļi Mauriņi Salenieki ug 7 Juči 16 Līčupe Strautmaļi Kaltiņi Lēģ P4 Taurēni 3 Kārklu k. Vecezerēni 3 Jaunzemji 8 Siliņi l 5 Jurbalši Ķikuti a Ruskas Taurupes Pečora ez. Maztruči 7 Jugla Veczīlnieki 34 Jaunpelīcēni m Jaunmuižnieki Medņi Plaužu ez. 14 Dobelnieki Lakstenes k. 32 muiža Medņi Līčupes Ķeipene 6 142Vecā 5 Uceni Smiltnieki Jaunskuķi skola Plauži Pļavnieki 153 m Uplejas 19 Sauleskalni Ķesterāts Vecindriķēni Lazdiņas 6 Ielāpi Zvirbuļu k. 13 P5 Ezerēni Vecrīgas Ķeipenes 9 6 P4 5 Dravnieki Irbītes Suntažu pag. Roplaiņi Kļaviņas Kalnalauri parks Ceplīši Šķērstēnu pilsk. 152 m Ozoliņi 5 Taurupe Jaunkaģēni Emmas Māliņi Viršņukalns Kranciems Ogresmuiža Kalnkumpēni Ķenteni Lodziņi Jaunkalniņi Lakstene Rožkalni Mucenieki Dreimaņi 8 11 Mežotnes Augstkalns M. Dižozoli 4 Dzirnavas Krasti Jaunindriķēni Zvejnieki Mežmala Lejaskraučas Žākari Jug Vasiļi Zvejnieki Pikalne 12 Lejas Lācīši Kraujas Glāznieki Poguļi Māres Robežnieki Ozolkalns 6 Selēkas Aliņkalns Dūjas Kraujas Mežmaļi 3 la 5 3 Krasta Naudīcēni Plūduri 9 Brieži Relziķi sTkuorlkaalnes Tīnūži Skudras Jaunbaldiņi Levenstra Apsītes Kaukuru k. bz Pilskalni Vecdreimaņi Sarkalni uts Lagari Zemgaļi 11 Vaidas 18 Mežacīruļi Vanagi e 14 m 134 14 Jaunķīleni Ogres ielejas Kosītes Caunes Lakstīgala 4 Salas 33 Laubere Jaunzemi Galiņi 15 Kukas Cerības Oliņas Ieviņas Indiņi 22 Uplejas Alstes Zvirgzdiņi Saliņas Ģērdiņas 18 2 Vilki 2 20 5 6 Kalnozoli dabas park Lejaskalni 12 Turkalne 18 Turbas Stiprie Zarumi Kalnieši 3 P10 Strupkāji Jauntīreļi 8 Indiņi a Pidreni da Aderkaši Madliena Mālkalni ņ P i S u m ul 9 Kaparāmuri 1 Urpji 44 Laukmalas dz Jaundzirnavas 17 IKŠĶILES NOV. 80 Zeltkalni Ančiņu Ruķi Madlienas Ozoliņi Ur Stuģi OGRES NOV. 2 Zvaigznītes 37 Gruntes 15 Silakalni Abzas 2 Velna akmens lut. bazn. 1 Jēkuļi E22 A6 Kalniņi Noru dīķis 10 Jaunikšķile Veckrieviņi 7 KalnājiTīnūžu pag. 16 56°50' 7 2 Lazdiņas Pauļuki Purva Stūrīši Papardes Plāteres pilsk. 7 Jaunmeņģeļi 1 Indulēni 27 Lielā muiža 2 5 3 Griķi Ropaži RĪGA P32 P8 26 4-6 Ādamlauks 38-41 Daugavmala Zaļkalni 7Brīvzemnieki 22 Ogres Zilo kalnu 6 dabas parks 4-6 1-8 Dābeļnieki (Kooperators) 6 Ogresgala pag. Birži Zeltiņi 13 Būdas Ranka Ārles 5 e kā tn Ta u Lauberes pag.māja Krūklēni Vecrankas Cinaites Akmeņsalas Jaunkalēji 1 Jaunstakari 9 Zaķi Kalna Kangari Krūmiņi Groziņi Durjēni Pētersili 19 Plātere Silamuiža Suces Inķenieki Vecķeipene Celmiņi Brūklāji 8 Meņģeles muiža Koķēni Sudrabiņi Lielcaunēni e Madlienas upJaunbisenieki Dimanti Šķebiņi 3 Nākotnes Ūdriņi pag. olas 8 Av 11 Bērziņi Linkas ie k Čemuri Kalna Sk Uzteči ste Ogres ielejasBirznieki Jaunāmuiža 45 29 Sileni Straumes 2 Steķi Kalnamākani dabas parksStrautiņi Burtnieki 10 Og Bajāri 5 Draudziņi Lielzēžas Sniķeri Kažmēri Meņģele Līčkalni re Degļi Kalnāres Vilki Ogreskalns Šakmenāres Vilciņi Mazrozēni Krekstiņi Kangarupīte 31 Līčup A P5 RĪGA sa ln īca P1 0 ga Ur ga Ur 6 ĒRGĻI pe Ežu Sivenurga 32 12 6 IKŠĶILE Līčupe Suntaži ze Ab RĪGA gla 18 22 10 e Ie 15 Ka L ng ie ar lais up ur vs 15 Strazdiņi īte P1 0 24 19 56°50' 25 Kalna Ju M. 13 Lejas zup Ka Zaķumuiža Krūčēni Ēr m aņu E22 A6 P32 Līlavas Sausnējas pag. 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Mežadirveikas antu Māliņi MeitupDaugmales Ogres ielejas9 Lokmen Silavas Priežkalni 4 Urgas 7 Maki Jaunmālkalni Upmaļi Sīmaņi 12 Muciņas Galiņi e Dūjas Br 7 Aviekstedabas parks Bekas Gravas Lakstīgalas Ciemupe Pakalni Cepļi Kalmes Ķilupes Silu Sili Jaunstaki Druviņas Kalnieši 6 Tomēni 1 Mežstrauti K a al n pīt e Krusas 2 Tūjas p Rudiņi u 12 O ķ n ē i il Eglenieki 4 9 3 Lazdiņas Ka Ciemupe Ķ Kalēji Lēdmane Lokm Everti Jaunbadragi Vecuženi Spundes 10 Silmači Rembates pag. zu Pinkas purvs 13 Kalniņi ene Rozītes pe Zir E Saulstari Vilkāres Rešņi Vanagi P8 Mazpūķi na 2 E lk š 5 22 Brīvnieki Lobes Dzērves Akoti Jaunkaņepēni Stūrīši 4 8 ņ u i Dobelnieki t Kaļvi A ūdensdzirnavas Rītarasas Jaunveldres Duklāvi Lielpieraiņi Smiltaines Krapes pag. eps urv Druviņas Vālodzes Tošēni Kalnabiķi 6 Upmalas Krūkļi 56°45' Vājiņi TropmačiLo Kalna Ķebakas s be 5 Sala Jaunrates Rudzīši Lēdmanes muiža Lēdmanes pag. BebrupeBeņķi Bebriņi Kausi Mazkausi Rata k. 6 ĶEGUMS 6 Rembate iskas e J 68 m L ī čEglītes 56°45' Tupiešēni Katliškas Jaunzemi Pretsaules Kalkaļi up Kau Kakti Stidzenieki Vangusalas 3 Lobe Lejas Siljāņi Krapesmuiža 7 Skola Šķibes Bebru pag.Vēži Tome 5 sup purvs Klāņi Zaķi Rutki Pilskalni Lob Bricēni 6 Mizas e Ķegums Zemgaļi Vecsaulgoži Ozolkalni e KalnadomēniPriežukalns Rozītes LIELVĀRDES 2 Jaunpurviņi Birzmaļi Veczaļenieki Grīvas Amatnieki Jaunpakuļi Arāji 1 P80 Lubānieši 42 Ķeguma HES Jaunkrūmiņi Skoliņas Vangusalu Vecbebri Veķeni Ošāji 18 Bullīši Skurbenieki 7 NOV. Dīnamarkas Smilktiņi 2 Ķ Jaunsudrabi Rēdnieki Krape Kaktiņi 43 2 18 Kalna Nīgales Gaidupes Ozoli Zutēni 0 2 Sīlīši 4 6 kmTomes pag. eg Mežmaļi Šultes 6 akmens Caunītes 1 3 Blankas 4 Annas u Rudzīši 6 Mežmaļi Auziņas k. Veckrapes Salas BALDONES NOVADS Jaunsīlīši Jaunbļodnieki Apsēni Lobes Tomes Vecbebru muiža Purmaļi Latgaļi Kaib HE Graužupe Caunes 107 m Lekši Stalīdzēni rupe Aulaki Pasiles b e zivjaudzētava ez. B a Sudrabiņi Bļodnieki la Baldones pag. P8 Cebēni S Jaundzērvēni Svētiņi Smilgas Lielvārde 5 5 Rīderi Ņegas ūd-kr Grigas Brieži Spārniņi 5 Paipalas Masuļi 3 Glaudītāji ā Ziepēni Kurzemnieki Gal Priedesmuiža Vītiņi pag. KOKNESES NOV. Krūmiņi Lielvārdes pag. ElkšņiJumpravas dup SKRĪVERU NOVADS Spaļenieki Viskāļi 9 Kaupiņi Līgotnes e Gribu Birznieki Kaibala Kaibala Pakalni ĶEGUMA NOVADS Kaņepēni Ķedeles 1 ļ Dravnieki upī Lejasgrantiņi Vecumnieku pag. Zelmeņi Linde Mālkalni Līdumnieki 4 Kokneses pag. 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