Liepāja
Latvia
Known throughout Latvia as "the city where the wind is born," Liepāja is a Baltic Sea port city in western Latvia, chosen as European Capital of Culture for 2027. First recorded in 1253 and granted city rights in 1625, it sits between the sea and Liepāja Lake, connected by a trading canal. The walkable centre has a dense food-and-drink scene and a concentration of historic churches, while the nearby coastline draws photographers and offers scenic viewpoints.
- Population67,421
- Nearest water from center0.9 km
- Nearest mountain from center9.9 km