Explore the Manorial Heritage of Al奴ksne in Lativa, Aluksne, Latvia
Al奴ksne in Latvia, has inherited some beautiful buildings and stunning parkland from its manorial Barons.
Amid the forests of Vidzeme, a region of Latvia, the fascinating town of Al奴ksne stretches along the shores of one of the largest lakes in the country, Lake Al奴ksne. This lovely town features historic buildings linked to the ancient Livonian Order and, more recently, the Baltic German aristocratic von Vietinghoff family. An additional delight is the opportunity to approach the town in the old-fashioned carriage of its narrow gauge railway (Gulbene-Al奴ksne b膩n墨tis).
Al奴ksne is at the end of a thirty-three kilometre stretch of narrow gauge railway commencing at the neighbouring town of Gulbene. It is the only remaining part of the line between P募avi艈as to Valka line which was built in 1903. In those days, narrow-gauge railways were used to connect rural settlements to the broad-gauge network. Today a limited service operates between the two towns. The little station at Al奴ksne now features a museum in the old wooden luggage store. Also of great importance to the town, situated in its centre, is the Ernst Gl眉ck Bible Museum (Ernsta Glika B墨beles muzejs). ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
Amid the forests of Vidzeme, a region of Latvia, the fascinating town of Al奴ksne stretches along the shores of one of the largest lakes in the country, Lake Al奴ksne. This lovely town features historic buildings linked to the ancient Livonian Order and, more recently, the Baltic German aristocratic von Vietinghoff family. An additional delight is the opportunity to approach the town in the old-fashioned carriage of its narrow gauge railway (Gulbene-Al奴ksne b膩n墨tis).
Al奴ksne is at the end of a thirty-three kilometre stretch of narrow gauge railway commencing at the neighbouring town of Gulbene. It is the only remaining part of the line between P募avi艈as to Valka line which was built in 1903. In those days, narrow-gauge railways were used to connect rural settlements to the broad-gauge network. Today a limited service operates between the two towns. The little station at Al奴ksne now features a museum in the old wooden luggage store. Also of great importance to the town, situated in its centre, is the Ernst Gl眉ck Bible Museum (Ernsta Glika B墨beles muzejs). ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
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Guide Name: Explore the Manorial Heritage of Al奴ksne in Lativa
Guide Location: Latvia » Aluksne
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Article (B))
Author: Valery Collins
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Guide Location: Latvia » Aluksne
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Article (B))
Author: Valery Collins
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Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:
- narrow gauge railway
- Ernst Gl眉ck Bible Museum
- Al奴ksne Evangelical Lutheran Church
- the New Palace
- Al奴ksne Manor Park
- Sun Bridge
- Temple of Glory
- Temple Hill Park
- Al奴ksne Big Cemetery
- Castle Island
- Castle Island Bridge
- Livonian Order Castle
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