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Valmiera is the largest city in the Vidzeme region. The city is located about 100 km from the capital city of Riga in a northeasterly direction and situation along the Gauja river. Main industries include the food industry, fiberglass manufacturing, metalworking, wood processing and the making of furniture. The town has an interesting history. The location where the city is now has been inhabited for approximately 9000 years. The actual town of Valmiera was founded around 1323. It was destroyed during the Great Northern War in 1702 and had to be rebuilt.
Sites
Valmieras Piens (VPG)Refines and manufactures dairy products like butter, cheese, ice cream, yogurt, and milk. Page includes press releases, value statement and recipes. [English, Latvian]
Hotel NaktsmajasPet friendly hotel offers rooms for 2 or 4 people for different budgets. Also, has conference facility. Page includes list of services, prices, photos of the facility, and local attractions.
ValmieraOfficial city webpage offers information about history, events, demographics, art, culture, local government, sports, and tourist accommodations.
Vidzeme University CollegeFacility offers courses in tourism, political science, communication, public relations, information technology, and business administration. Page includes list of teachers.
Dikli Palace HotelA hotel and restaurant in a manor building. Possibilities for events and festivities. [Latvian, English, Russian]
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