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    Rundale Palace is an architectural pearl of Latvia created by an outstanding architect Francesco Bartolomeo Rastrelli, designer of the Winter Palace in St.Petersburg. Rastrelli was invited to design the palace by Birzov, the favourite of empress Anna, in 1735 when the Duke of Kurzeme was just preparing to take the throne. For building the palace Biron invited the best masters in Russia, dreaming about luxurious residence. Construction of the palace was completed only in 1768 and now it is a magnificent sample of baroque style with elements of classicism. when they The Museum is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. (from May to October), from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (from November to April). The Museum is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. You can go round the museum with a guide. Announce your visit beforehand (tel 62197) and the Palace museum will guarantee you a guide in following languages: Latvian, English, German and Russian. On Saturdays and Sundays guides in foreign languages-by mutual agreement. Bauska The Palace is situated 79 km from the capital city of Riga (Riga to Bauska 67 km; Bauska to Pilsrundale 12 km) and 34 km from Jelgava.

Riga, Spilves 1
Tel. (371) 9425210, (371) 2278111
12.50 Ls (~ $20) -- jump with parachute (including full support, such instruction & accompaniment). Available only on Sunday & Saturday (if good weather)

Sigulda
Tel. (371) 9212731
Jump on rubber - 13 Ls (~ $21)
Available only on Sunday & Saturday (if good weather)

Dancing

Circle Sacred Dances Network's Teacher and regular Circle Dances group of Riga Are welcoming everybody, who enjoys dancing to take part in our sessions, which will be happening

Every Saturday, at 18.00 at Riga, Stabu str. 63
Both a wide variety of different countries folk dances and a wonderful opportunity to have a good time together will be offered
Contact phone: (371) 2591629