Pitrags

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Pitrags (Livonian: Pitrõg) is a village situated in Kolka Parish, Talsi Municipality, in the Courland region of Latvia, at the mouth of the river Pitraga. It is one of twelve Livonian villages.

Other names: Pitraguciems, Pitrag, Pitraga Ciems, Petragga, Pitraga, Pitragutsiyeme.

It was founded in the Middle Ages by several brothers who arrived from

The Latvian government discourages settlement of ethnic Latvians and other non-Livonians in this area and prohibits alterations to historic village sites. Also, it is prohibited for anyone to start a hotel, restaurant, or other public establishment which might adversely influence the Livonian culture or draw outsiders into the area.

Notable people

Born in Pitrags:

• Marija Bertholde-Šaltjāre (1860–1938) — Livonian folklore scholar and presenter

See also

• Livonian people
• Livonian Coast

Sources

• LĢIA vietvārdu datubāze
• Tūrisms Ziemeļkurzemē: Pitrags
• Pitraga baptistu draudze

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