Defense lines in the First and Second World Wars
This route in Vidzeme leads through the battlefields of the First and Second World Wars and the legacy of the Soviet occupation, tracing the events from Tīnūži to Morei. Students will visit the surroundings of Tīnūži Manor, Ropaži and Allažmuiža, as well as the Morei Battle Museum and Memorial Park, where they can understand the significance of the battles of 1944 in the history of Latvia. The excursion combines historical knowledge with an authentic battlefield experience in a natural environment.
What the tour includes
The route includes places related to the First and Second World Wars and the subsequent Soviet occupation. The route begins in Ogre region, at Tīnūži Manor, in the vicinity of which battles between the Russian and German armies took place during the First World War. The Cultural Heritage Center “Tīnūži” Manor has an exhibition dedicated to the mentioned topic. The route ends in More. The More Battle Museum tells the story of the battles of World War II that took place in the fall of 1944 between the Latvian legionnaires of the 19th Division and units of the Red Army, stopping Soviet forces on their way to Riga near More. Not far from the museum is a memorial park dedicated to the More Battles.