Jūrmala
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Jūrmala is a state city in the Vidzeme region of Latvia, about 25 kilometres west of Riga. Jūrmala is a resort town stretching 32 km and is sandwiched between the Gulf of Riga and the Lielupe River. I
Vacationers in Jūrmala's beach in 1935
Members of the Latvian Scout and Guide Central Organization carrying flag of Latvia in Jūrmala in 1934
Jūrmala is famous for its wooden houses.
Former Swimming Establishment of Emīlija Rācene on the beach in Majori - The building was constructed at the beginning of the 20th century and saw its expansion in 1914. During Soviet times the building hosted resort clinics that were among the most well-arranged treatment establishments in Jurmala.
Majori
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Majori is the central district of Jūrmala resort town in Latvia famous for its spa hotels, historic Art Nouveau wooden summer houses as well as cultural activities and festivals.
Jūrmala
…string of small resorts. From west to east, these include Ķemeri, Jaunķemeri, Sloka, Kauguri, Vaivari, Asari, Melluži, Pumpuri, Jaundubulti, Dubulti, Majori, Dzintari, Bulduri and Lielupe and others. Jūrmala's reputation as a spa destination began in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Wealthy landowners…
The former Emīlija Rācene beach house, built in 1916.
The beach at Majori
Summer House on the Jūras iela