Sigulda
Sigulda (pronunciationⓘ; German: Segewold; Polish Zygwold) is a town in the Vidzeme region of Latvia, 53 kilometres (33 miles) from the capital city Riga.Because of the reddish Devonian sandstone which forms steep rocks and caves on both banks of the river, Sigulda has been called the "Switzerland of Vidzeme".After the restoration of Latvian independence in 1991, an emphasis was placed on conserving Sigulda's public monuments and parks as well as improving the town's tourist sector.Supported by the town council, a traditional Opera Festival takes place in an open-air music hall in the castle ruins each summer.Sports such as skiing, bobsledding, and the luge are popular in wintertime and bungee jumping is practiced during the rest of the year.
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