Velnciems Explained

Velnciems (Devil's village) is one of the oldest districts of Liepāja, Latvia. Located near Lauma's district, at the east side of the city.[1]

History

According to a legend it was named by Peter The Great during his visit to Liepāja in 1697.[2] Velnciems consists mostly of private one or two store houses. Liepāja Medical College is located in Velnciems.

Notes and References

  1. http://wikimapia.org/2117624/Velnciems Velnciems (Liepāja)
  2. Web site: 2019-09-13 . Velnciems. Ziedošo dārzu pārvērtības . 2005-08-18 . Pastore . Kristine . lv . Kurzemes-Vards.lv.

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