Liepāja is the 3rd largest city in Latvia and the 10th largest in the Baltic States. About 70,000 people call Liepāja their home, their place of study and work. 

The city is sandwiched between the Baltic Sea and Lake Liepāja which themselves are connected by the Trade Canal. It has become a modern city with a global outlook, but at the same time retaining the comforts typical of a small town.  

Liepāja has a rich history of culture, art and sports. There are events taking place all year long that cater to any taste – from exhibitions of local artists to performances by internationally recognized artists, from classical music concerts to grand beach festivals, from amateur sports competitions to European championships. 

The centrepiece of events is the brand-new concert hall “Great Amber” – a genuine cultural and architectural treasure. It is the venue for high quality culture and art events. The concert hall is home to the oldest orchestra in the Baltics – Liepāja Symphony Orchestra. 

Liepāja is a favorite travel destination, enticing many with its unique tourist attractions in the former military garrison – Karosta; enchanting people with a city center rich in cultural and architectural treasures, as well as tempting with its spacious beach where beachgoers revel in the unusually fine white sand. Notwithstanding its compact size, the city combines everything necessary for a complete and memorable vacation.