Kuldīga, Latvia 2019 [Кулдига, Латвия]

Kuldīga is a town in western Latvia. 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 (Mitau)) was one of the capitals of the Duchy of Courland. Unlike many other Latvian cities, the center of Kuldigi escaped destruction during numerous wars and fires. The original wooden architecture has been preserved here, in some cases dating back to the 16th – 17th centuries. Main sights in Kuldīga: