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The Corner House: KGB Headquarter in Riga

September 5, 2016 by York Chiang Leave a Comment

When the Soviet invaded the Baltic States in 1940, the red terror of the Soviet secret police (KGB) rained on the capital of Riga. The operation of the KGB in Riga was closely associated with a corner building known as the Corner House. This KGB headquarter is now a symbol of the oppressive regime that governed the Latvian population for 50 years.

Filed Under: Adventure Travel, Destinations+, Europe, Latvia Tagged With: europe, latvia, Travel

Visiting the Secret Soviet Bunker in Latvia

August 23, 2016 by York Chiang 2 Comments

Secret Soviet Bunker Latvia

Hidden deep beneath the rehabilitation spa center in Ligatne, a small village in the middle of a national park, is a secret soviet bunker built to protect the soviet political elite in case of a nuclear attack during the cold war. The 213,000 square foot hideout, completely self-sustainable and could support 250 people for up to three months. It is equipped with sophisticated equipment of the time so the commanders could continue their communication underground.

Filed Under: Adventure Travel, Destinations+, Europe, Latvia Tagged With: adventure, dark tourism, europe, latvia

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