LatviaPublished: 27 July 2026 at 03:38

Kuldīga's Old Town Festival Celebrated with Music, Performances, and Stories

Kuldīga has concluded its Old Town Festival, held for the third year to mark the inclusion of the old town in the UNESCO World Heritage list.

Kuldīga has held its Old Town Festival, which traditionally takes place to honor the inclusion of the city's old town in the UNESCO World Heritage list. First organized three years ago, this year's festival offered a rich program of music, performances, various flavors, and stories that filled the narrow streets, courtyards, and parks of the old town. Visitors could enjoy cultural activities and experience the charm of the historic environment. Kuldīga's old town, with its unique architecture and history, is an important tourist destination, and the festival serves as a way to celebrate this recognition and promote the city's cultural heritage.

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