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Gauja

Latvia

Gauja

LocationLatvia
RegionVidzeme
TypeNational Park
Coordinates57.3000°, 25.2000°
Established1973
Area917.45
Nearest CityCesis (3 mi)
Major CityRiga (35 mi)
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About Gauja

Gauja National Park is Latvia's largest and oldest national park, centered around the Gauja River valley. The park features dramatic sandstone cliffs, medieval castles, and diverse forest ecosystems. It is particularly known for its rich cultural heritage sites including the Turaida Castle and natural formations like the Gutmanis Cave.