Rundale Palace
The most magnificent historical palace in Latvia, a Baroque structure that was built in 1736-1768 for the Duke of Courland and Semigallia. Surrounded by gorgeous gardens.
Tranomaro grandidierite mine
The richest find of gem-quality grandidierite in the world – some 60 grams have been found. This find was discovered in May 2014.
Boybuloq (Vishnevsky – Boybuloq)
Boybuloq together with Vishnevsky Cave forms a very deep cave that potentially will be 2033 m deep and some 25 000 m long.
The 100.2 m tall Sitka Spruce
The tallest Sitka Spruce in the world. The tree is 100.2 m tall and was discovered in 2021.
Florence Court Yew
Irish Yew or Taxus baccata Fastigiata. This tree was planted around 1760-1780 and all the Irish Yews around the world originate from the saplings of this tree.
Te Kopia Mud Geyser
Unusual and a fairly spectacular mud geyser. During the periods of activity every 10-30 minutes, it ejects a muddy fountain that is some 3-10 m tall.
Sipi Falls
A cascade of three tall waterfalls on Sipi River. The lower cascade is some 95-100 m tall, the middle: 69-74 m tall, and the upper: 87 m tall.
Rainbow Springs
One of the largest groups of springs in Florida with an output of some 19 454 l per second. A beautiful scenic area.
Etchmiadzin Cathedral
The main church in Armenia and, possibly, the oldest cathedral in the world. The first church was built, reportedly, in 301 – 303 AD, but the construction of the current church was started in 483 AD.
Riga Cathedral
The largest medieval church in the Baltic states. It was constructed in 1211 and extended in later times. The current Baroque tower was constructed in 1775.