Straupe
Straupe | |
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 Lielstraupe Castle at Straupe village | |
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| Calling code | +371 51 |
| Website | http://www.straupe.lv/ |
Straupe (German: Groß-Roop) is a village in Straupe Parish, Cēsis Municipality in the Vidzeme region of Latvia.
History
Before the village was founded, the area was a part of the ancient Idumea country. The village of Straupe began to develop around the
Polish–Swedish War (1600–29)
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Origin of name
It is possible that Straupe name comes from the Livonian language word raupa, meaning "running water."
See also
References
External links
Media related to Straupe at Wikimedia Commons- (in Latvian) Municipal website
- (in Latvian) Tourist information and the map of Straupe area
- (in Latvian) The coin "Straupe" issued within the international coin programme "Hansa Cities" (2006)
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