Neighbourhood · UNESCO
Kuldīga Old Town
Kuldīga, Latvia
A small town of red-tiled roofs, wooden houses and cobbled streets in western Latvia.
Waterfall · Latvia · Kurzeme
Ventas Rumba
A low but extremely wide waterfall across the Venta river, said to be the widest in Europe.
Free to enter about 30 min
For storytellers
Why Ventas Rumba matters
Ventas Rumba is not tall, but it is wide, stretching nearly the entire width of the river. Stand on the old brick bridge beside it and watch the water pour over the edge. In spring you can sometimes see fish jumping up the fall on their way upstream. Locals like to cross the river on foot when the water is low.
Talking points
- It is claimed to be the widest waterfall in Europe.
- In spring you can watch fish leaping up it.
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