
Ventspils, Latvia
In the 13th century, the Teutonic Knights founded the port city of Ventspils on the shores of the Baltic Sea. Already in the Middle Ages, he began to play a prominent role in trade between the countries of the region, and was admitted to the Hanseatic League. Indeed, the location of Ventspils is very convenient: 200 km from Riga, at the mouth of the Venta River. For about ten years, the city authorities have been investing money received for the transit of petroleum products into the development of the resort industry. So, despite the not very affectionate - a real Baltic! - climate, over the past few years the city has gained popularity as a resort. Thanks to the competent distribution of cash flows, Ventspils has now become one of…