Destinations
City and country guides, itineraries and the places worth the journey

Liepāja Opens Its Year as European Capital of Culture With More Than 500 Events on Latvia's Baltic Coast
Latvia's third-largest city shares the 2027 title with Évora. From a world premiere at the Great Amber concert hall to an opera staged on 30 tonnes of sand, here are the dates to book.
Dr Marina Nani · 9 November 2026
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