Ventspils Old Town & Market Square
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The old town around St. Nicholas Church, with a mix of wooden and stone houses, where the Town Hall Square and Market Square make a natural starting point for exploring.
The old town lies on the east side of the castle, centred on Town Hall Square (Rātslaukums) and St. Nicholas Lutheran Church. Surrounding it are wooden and stone houses dating from the 17th to 19th centuries. The streets are neat and tidy, with several painted cow sculptures and flower beds scattered around. Next door, Market Square (Tirgus laukums) hosts a farmers' market where you can buy smoked fish and local cheese. The old town is small, and you can connect it with the castle and the harbour promenade on a one- to two-hour walk.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- St. Nicholas Lutheran Church
- St. Nicholas Orthodox Church
- Ventspils Castle
- Ventspils Port Promenade
- Ventspils Adventure Park
- Seaside Park
- Ventspils Seaside Open-Air Museum
- Ventspils Beach