From the old Horse Post Station to the unique Turkish Cemetery, from the impressive Stone Nest to the crooked Turkish Bakery house and modern architecture – this journey takes you through centuries, revealing stories about a city that was briefly even Latvia’s capital. Find out how Cēsis developed and changed over time, seeing its magnificent architecture and mysterious corners.

Discover the city’s old and modern medical places – from the first cold water healing facility to a modern hospital. Walk through historic buildings where famous Latvians got treatment, and learn stories about Cēsis doctors and their healing methods. During the walk you’ll see both luxurious wooden villas and impressive brick buildings that hold secrets about healthcare development through the centuries.

We’ll walk through centuries of Cēsis school and education development – from the oldest surviving school building with student scratches to the prestigious Bērzaine gymnasium. The route reveals the city’s rich educational heritage and stories about outstanding people who shaped Latvia’s cultural and scientific life.

Have you ever wondered what lies behind the ancient buildings of Cesis, or even noticed that they were once manor houses?

We’ll visit 12 historic manors – from the luxurious Cēsis castle manor with its New Castle to the romantic Valentīna manor or “Florida”, whose surroundings reminded its contemporaries of an American resort. You’ll learn about the strict rules of Bērzaine gymnasium, the gallows at Jurģi manor and the valuable white clay at Glūda minor estate.