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Development of sustainable green infrastructure and attractive recreation zones in the nature
The main goal of the project “Green Towers” is to introduce the innovative clean technologies into urban and nature environment, and to contribute to effective management of protected areas and parks, tourism development and leisure opportunities for visitors and locals.
The project foresees development of green infrastructure – construction of the viewing towers and the green pavilion using smart renewable energy sources, including:
This infrastructure will increase the quality of recreation facilities for locals and visitors, allowing for bird watching, small culture and eco events and games, sports and leisure.
In Latvia, Rujiena is known for its delicious and multi-flavoured ice cream. It is often called the ice-cream capital. They think of themselves more as an art-loving town. Several nationally and internationally known artists were born in Rujiena. It has several artist studios, an art school, and the town is decorated with many pieces of art.
They connect the future of their town with the art industry and they are committed to the development of the Art Centre, saving and restoring old wooden buildings, and creating and maintaining their environment and a green zone. The Green Town of the Arts — that is how they would like to call themselves.
The main sights in Rujiena: Exhibition hall of Rujiena, Japanese room, “Rūjienas saldējums” ice cream factory, Monument “The Bugler of Tālava”, River Ruja walking trail, Rūjiena St. Bartholomew’s Church.
Cesis is the third oldest town in Latvia. Cesis has many tourist attractions - the Medieval Castle, beautiful parks, the Old Town and world-class cultural events!
Cesis is a city with a special cultural sparkle. The city has enjoyed a rich and diverse cultural life for centuries. Several outstanding writers have grown up, studied and worked in Cesis such as Jānis Poruks, Rūdolfs Blaumanis, Edvards Treimanis-Zvārgulis, Eduards Veidenbaums. However, Cesis, in particular, has shown itself not only as a regional but also as an international cultural center in the 21st century.
The main sights in Cesis: Cesis Castle complex, Cesis Old Town, St. John's Church, Concert hall "Cēsis", Camel park "Rakši", Zvarte rock, Araisi Archaeological Park.
