Kuldīgas (Goldingen) UNESCO

Formulation and justification of Kuldiga Universal Value (OUV) of special significance

Kuldīga is the best-preserved and last remaining urban evidence of the architecture and urban planning of the Duchy of Kurzeme and Zemgale, which is reflected in the landscape, street and square planning with essential preserved elements of nature, construction and infrastructure from the times of the Duchy of Kurzeme and Zemgale.

Therefore, Kuldīga provides unique information about the duchy's cities, industries, crafts, traditions and people.

Name of nomination:

Kuldīga - Goldingen in Kurzeme

(Kuldiga – Goldingen in Courland)

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