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Local cuisine is distinguished by the abundance of simple and attractive dishes. Fans of healthy food will be delighted with the offerings of local national cuisine restaurants. First course dishes are extremely widespread in Ventspils, and there are quite original ones. For example, bread soup is very popular with both locals and guests of the city. Consider ordering a soup with berries as a dessert. Vegetarians will be in love with local porridge, while fans of meat dishes will find local homemade sausages very delicious. Bubert remains one of the most famous national dishes. It is a light semolina pudding with vanilla, nuts, and various fruit sauces. Tourists who want to enjoy a hearty and delicious food are recommended to try the so-called “peasant breakfast” in Ventspils restaurants. It is a big plate with smoked briskets, homemade sausage, and boiled potatoes that are covered with mixed milk and eggs and then cooked in oven. Fans of the traditional European cuisine will be in love with klopps, a juicy beefsteak that is traditionally served with signature onion sauce. Travelers keen on seafood will also like local restaurants. They will find a fantastic choice of roasted, stewed, and stuffed fish, various fish pies and fish plates for any taste. If you want to try something authentic, consider ordering a pie with boiled potatoes and herring. Grilled fish is considered a delicacy here. When it comes to the most popular drinks, local people prefer beer. Fans of … Read further

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Ventspils sightseeing

Beach rest is also worth mentioning as it is organized on the heist level. Among religious buildings Church of St Nicolas may be the most popular one. Finally, if you prefer open space types of rest, then it’s recommended to make an excursion to the neighboring Staldzene village. The main occupation of the locals is fishing. This place is famous for its clean and spacious woods and ability to make a boat ride … Open

Cultural excursion through Ventspils - things to see

The exhibition of the Jurmalas Museum includes an interesting collection of wooden sculptures created by local craftsmen in 2001. The museum’s opening ceremony took place at the same time with the Poplar Art festival. There is an interesting story connected with this name. Blooming poplars have caused much trouble to inhabitants of the city, so the tree is eliminated slowly in Ventspils, and local craftsmen … Open

Attractions and active leisure

Ventspils Aqua Park is the best place for families. The wonderful entertainment center is open from May until October. Several swimming pools and slides, amusements and playgrounds, special areas for children and charming cafes – both adults and children will be in love with this gorgeous aqua park. It is important to mention that a transparent wall protects the park from the cold sea breeze, so the area is … Open

Cuisine and top restaurants

Fans of the traditional European cuisine will be in love with klopps, a juicy beefsteak that is traditionally served with signature onion sauce. Travelers keen on seafood will also like local restaurants. They will find a fantastic choice of roasted, stewed, and stuffed fish, various fish pies and fish plates for any taste. If you want to try something authentic, consider ordering a pie with boiled potatoes and … Open

Traditions and mentality of Ventspils

In the evening, girls go down the river in order to cut adrift the flower circlets they made. If the circlet doesn’t sink and moves slowly on the water surface, the girl who made it will soon become a wife. However, the most interesting part of the holiday starts closer to midnight. Everyone goes deeper to the forest in order to find the main symbol of happiness – the blooming fern. It is believed that if … Open

Travel guide to Ventspils

One of the most unusual symbols of the modern city is the sculptures of cows. They were first introduced on its territory in 2002, during the parade. By the holiday, 26 original sculptures were made, which were installed in different parts of the city. After the parade, it was decided to remove them. However, ten years later the city authorities decided to return these unusual works of art to the city. Some … Open

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