Kuldiga
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Kuldīga (German: Goldingen) is is a town in western Latvia. It is the center of Kuldigas County 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 (Mitau) was one of the capitals of the Duchy of Courland.
The main sight in Kuldīga is Ventas rumba, a 240-meter wide natural waterfall which is possibly the widest in Europe.
External link
- Kuldiga webpage (http://81.94.226.139/portal/en/)
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