- Gaizinkalns
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Name = Gaiziņkalns
Photo = Gaizinkalns.jpg
Photo size = 200px
Caption = The tower atop Gaiziņkalns
Elevation = 312 m
Location = Madona, flag|Latvia
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pushpin_map_caption = Location of Gaiziņkalns in Latvia
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latd= 56|latm= 52|lats= 00|latNS=N
longd= 25|longm= 57|longs= 00|longEW=E
Coordinates = 56°52' N 25°57' E
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Pronunciation =Gaiziņkalns, at 312 m above sea level, constitutes the highest point in
Latvia . It is situated a short distance to the west of the town of Madona.Although only of relatively small elevation, Gaiziņkalns has been developed as a skiing destination including three slopes and several guesthouses. In order to rival
Suur Munamägi - the highest point of neighbouringEstonia at 318 m - a tower was being built to achieve a greater overall elevation. Although the construction work was not finished, the tower became an attraction for many tourists, which led to closing the tower due to the serious safety risk.
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