Paradise hill

Paradise hill is a scenic viewpoint in Sigulda, Latvia. Paradise hill is situated nearby to Kraukļu Aiza, as well as near the cave Kraukļu ala.

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Sigulda Castle and Sigulda Medieval Castle.

Sigulda Castle

Manor estate

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Sigulda Castle, also known as Sigulda New Castle, is a castle in Sigulda, Sigulda Municipality in the Vidzeme region of Latvia. It was built in 1878 in the Neo-Gothic style as a residence for the owners of the manor, the Kropotkin family. Sigulda Castle is situated 1½ km southwest of Paradise hill.

Sigulda Medieval Castle

Castle

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Sigulda Medieval Castle ruins are located on the edge of the Gauja valley in the Vidzeme region of Latvia. The original castle was built in 1207 as a castellum type fortress, later rebuilt into a convent type building. Sigulda Medieval Castle is situated 1¼ km southwest of Paradise hill.

Blusu ala

Cave

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Blusu ala is a cave, which is situated 1¼ km north of Paradise hill.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Gütmanis (Gutmann) Cave and Turaida.

Gütmanis (Gutmann) Cave

Locality

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Gutman's Cave is the widest and highest cave in the Baltic countries, located by the Gauja River in the area known as the ancient Gauja valley in the Gauja National Park near Sigulda, Latvia.