Kuldīga
Sign in to saveKuldīga (, ) is a town in the Courland region of Latvia, in the western part of the country. It is the center of Kuldīga Municipality with a population of approximately 13,500.
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Kuldīga is a town located in the Courland region of western Latvia, serving as the administrative center of Kuldīga Municipality. With a population of around 13,500 people, it is a significant settlement in Latvia's western part.
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Key facts
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- Kuldīga
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- Town
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- 75
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- Flag of Kuldīga.svg
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- 120
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- Kuldīga, Kurzeme, Latvija, Vecpilsēta.jpg
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- 300
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- Kuldīga Old Town
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- Country
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- District
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- Kuldīga Municipality
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- History
- Sightseeing
- Synagogue
- Gallery
- Sports
- Notable residents
- Twin towns — sister cities
- See also
- References
- External links
Kuldīga (, ) is a town in the Courland region of Latvia, in the western part of the country. It is the center of Kuldīga Municipality with a population of approximately 13,500.
Kuldīga was first mentioned in 1242. It joined the Hanseatic League in 1368. In the 17th century, Kuldīga (along with Jelgava) was one of the capitals of the Duchy of Courland from 1596 to 1616.