Liepāja
Known throughout Latvia as "the city where the wind is born," Liepāja is a Baltic Sea port city in western Latvia, chosen as European Capital of Culture for 2027. First recorded in 1253 and granted city rights in 1625, it sits between the sea and Liepāja Lake, connected by a trading canal. The walkable centre has a dense food-and-drink scene and a concentration of historic churches, while the nearby coastline draws photographers and offers scenic viewpoints.
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- Population67,421
- Nearest water from center 0.9 km0.6 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 9.9 km6.1 mi
Nearest airports
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Liepāja: quick answers
Where is Liepāja?
Liepāja is in Latvia.
How do you get to Liepāja?
The nearest airport is Liepāja (LPX), about 16 min away by road. The nearest train station is Liepāja, about 7 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Liepāja?
The warmest month is July, averaging 18°C65°F across day and night; the coolest is February, at -1°C30°F. The wettest month is August, with about 84 mm3.3 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Liepāja?
OpenStreetMap lists 3 museums, 31 restaurants, 28 cafés and 16 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.