On November 18th, Latvia marks its Independence Day, a day that celebrates freedom, resilience, and the unbreakable spirit of the Latvian people. This year, Latvia turns 106 years old. While this is a relatively young age for a country, its journey toward independence has been anything but simple.
Latvia first declared its independence on November 18th, 1918, after centuries of foreign rule. It faced many challenges, including periods of occupation and war, but the Latvian spirit has always remained strong. In 1991, Latvia regained full independence from the Soviet Union, and since then, the country has flourished.
As a proud Latvian, I celebrate not just our nation’s resilience but also the deep sense of independence that defines us. From the vibrant streets of Riga to the peaceful countryside, Latvia stands tall as a beacon of freedom and unity. Let’s take a moment to reflect on the struggles that shaped our past and the bright future ahead.
Happy 106th Birthday, Latvia!
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Enjoy the day! You have a beautiful family 🙂
Thank you so much! 😊 I hope you have a wonderful day too!
Beautiful photo! I’m happy for your country.
Thank you.
what a beautiful family you have! and a happy independence day for Latvia! Mike
Thank you, Mike! We struggle to get the picture of where we all are together 🙂
You have a beautiful family, Ilze! God bless your family and Latvia! 🇱🇻❤️😊
Thank you! 🇱🇻
You are very welcome, Ilze. ❤️😊
Happy Independence Day to you and yours!
Thank you!
Happy Independence day for Latvia! That’s a lovely photo of your family.
Thank you! We rarely get a picture together.
So well worth celebrating
I welcome a country like Latvia with a dose of freedom and unity spirit like Latvia with open arms. I hope to visit there some day? Where would you recommend?
Thank you! Latvia truly is a beautiful country with a rich history and stunning landscapes. I’d recommend starting with Riga, our capital, to explore its Art Nouveau architecture and Old Town charm. For nature lovers, a visit to Gauja National Park is a must—it’s breathtaking year-round. If you enjoy the sea, the beaches of Jūrmala or the rugged coastline of Cape Kolka are unforgettable. If you’re visiting in December, the Christmas Market in Riga is magical and definitely worth experiencing! And if you’re here in summer, don’t miss the Midsummer Festival (Jāņi) to feel the true unity and spirit of Latvia. Explore more here: https://www.latvia.travel/en
I would trend toward outside of cities. Thanks for the destination ides.
Latvia doesn’t really have big cities—every city here feels like you’re already outside the city! 😊 Nature everywhere 🙂
How about near train stops then? What’s the best ones?
Short routs like Riga -> Jurmala or Ķemeri. Or Riga -> Sigulda. If you search on the internet map of Latvia, you’ll see we have plenty of forests and nature 🙂
Riga it would be most likely then. Thanks for the info.
Riga is a good starting point, especially Old Town. If you decide to come closer to Gulbene – perhaps Cēsis or Valmiera, let me know 🙂
Happy New Year. Stay safe from that big country to the east.
Happy New Year to you too! Wishing you a safe and peaceful year ahead. Let’s hope for brighter days for everyone!
Awesome post, I am lucky enough to be visiting Latvia in September, I will be staying in Riga so really looking forward to learning about the culture, seeing the sites & trying the food 😍
That sounds amazing! 😍 September is a great time to visit Latvia. I hope you have a wonderful time exploring Riga and enjoying everything it has to offer! 🇱🇻😊 Will you stay in just Riga or travel around a bit?
Thanks for getting back to me, at this stage I haven’t planned out what I will get up to as I will be visiting Poland before. However, I am very excited for Latvia! I have 3 days in Riga & then will be taking the bus to Tallin (so hopefully see some lovely countryside there), however I would love any recommendations of places around Riga that would be cool to visit, I can’t drive, so anywhere with a Bus or Train station😊
Followed you on Instagram! Since I don’t live in Riga, I can’t offer many recommendations, but you should try LIDO for food. It’s a great place to experience our cuisine, which, like our history, is intertwined with Russian, Polish, and a bit of Swedish influences. Let’s chat in Instagram.