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Explore Silenieks in Latvia
Silenieks in the region of Raunas Novads is a place in Latvia - some 64 mi or ( 103 km ) East of Riga , the country's capital city .
Time in Silenieks is now 04:44 PM (Sunday) . The local timezone is named " Europe/Riga " with a UTC offset of 2 hours. Depending on your budget, these more prominent locations might be interesting for you: Zilite, Varusha, Taurene, Sovites, and Sigulda. Since you are here already, consider visiting Zilite . Where to go and what to see in Silenieks ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Interesting facts about this location
Rauna Castle
Rauna Castle ruins are located in the village of Rauna, in Cēsis District, Latvia. The castle was the principal residence of the Archbishopric of Riga in which at for certain period each year it was visited the Archbishop with his entourage. During the 16th century, it was greatly expanded and a settlement developed around the castle, and in the 17th century it was degraded, although the towers and parts of the castle remained.
Located at 57.33 25.61 (Lat./Long.); Less than 7 km away
Rauna parish
Rauna parish is an administrative unit of the Rauna municipality, Latvia. It was formerly an administrative unit of the Cēsis District. The administrative center is the village of Rauna.
Located at 57.33 25.61 (Lat./Long.); Less than 7 km away
Vidzeme
Vidzeme is one of the historical and cultural regions of Latvia. Literally meaning "the Middle Land" it is situated in north-central Latvia north of the Daugava River. Sometimes in German it is also known as Livland- German form from Latin Livonia, though it comprises only a small part of Medieval Livonia and about half (Latvian part) of Swedish Livonia. Vidzemes guberņa - Livland Governorate is also bigger than Vidzeme, since it corresponds roughly to Swedish Livonia.
Located at 57.33 25.62 (Lat./Long.); Less than 7 km away
Rauna Municipality
Rauna Municipality is a municipality in Vidzeme, Latvia. The municipality was formed in 2009 by merging Drusti parish and Rauna parish the administrative centre being Rauna.
Located at 57.33 25.61 (Lat./Long.); Less than 8 km away
Rauna
Rauna is a village in Vidzeme, Latvia. It is the administrative center of both Rauna parish and Rauna municipality. The community developed around a medieval bishop's castle.
Located at 57.33 25.61 (Lat./Long.); Less than 8 km away
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