- Limbaži
Latvian Cities
name=Limbaži
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n2=31
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othernames= _de. Lemsal
Mayor=Juris Žūriņš
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District=Limbaži
area=9.021
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population=8923
density=989
postcode=LV-4001
callcode=40
webpage=http://www.elimbazi.lvLimbaži (audio|Limbazipronunc.ogg|pronunciation) is a city in Northern
Latvia , 90 km from the capitalRiga . The population is approximately 10,000. Founded in 13th century near the castle of thearchbishop of Riga . City rights since 1385. In theMiddle Ages , it was a fortified town with stone city walls.In October 2007 the town will host the international theatre festival: "Joy of Acting". The festival is celebrating the wonders of modern theatre from all over the world.
The national Olympic training center for canoeing and kayaking is situated in the town.
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