The Liepāja Theatre has been operating as a professional theatre in the same building since 1907. That makes it the oldest continuously functioning professional theatre in Latvia — a claim it holds by a significant margin. Quick facts — Liepāja…
Most claims to have the world’s largest something come with qualifications. This one has several. Holy Trinity Cathedral in Liepāja contains the world’s largest mechanical organ that has never been rebuilt. The distinction matters. Quick facts — Holy Trinity Cathedral…
Before 2027 becomes an event, it is worth understanding what Liepāja already is. The European Capital of Culture designation does not create cultural life in a city. It amplifies what is already there. In Liepāja’s case, there is more to…
Quick facts Location: Vecliepāja, on the Tirdzniecības canal, city centre Opened: 2015, 119 years after the city first planned one Halls: 3 — Great Hall (1,000), Chamber Hall (200), Experimental Stage (120) Best for: Concert-goers, architecture fans, anyone wanting a…
Liepāja has a concert hall coloured like amber and shaped, oddly, like a traditional Latvian woman’s hat. It has a theatre that’s been running since before the First World War. Whether either is worth building into a short trip is…