Liepāja travel guide

Liepāja is a city in western Latvia on the Baltic sea and the administrative center of Liepāja district. It is the largest city in Kurzeme region of Latvia, the third-largest city in Latvia after Rīga and Daugavpils and an important ice-free port. As of 1 January 2006, Liepāja has a population of 85,915. Liepāja is located directly at 21° eastern longitude.
Liepāja is known throughout Latvia as "the city where the wind is born", possibly due to the constant sea breeze. A song of the same name (Pilsētā, kurā piedzimst vējš was composed by Imants Kalniņš and has become anthem of the city. The reputation of Liepāja as the windiest city in Latvia has been further endorsed as the biggest wind power plant in Latvia (33 Enercon wind turbines) was constructed nearby.
The Coat of Arms of Liepāja was adopted four days after it gained city rights on 22 March 1625. The Coat of Arms is described as: "on a silver background, the lion of Kurzeme with a divided tail, who leans upon a linden tree with its forelegs." The flag of Liepāja has the coat of arms in the center, with red in the top half and green in the bottom. (...) more....