Valmiera is the largest city of the historical Vidzeme region, Latvia, with a total area of 18.1 square kilometres (7 square miles). As of 2002, Valmiera had a population of 27,323, and in 2017 – 24,818.
Valmiera lies at the crossroads of several important roads, 100 kilometres (62 miles) to the north-east from Riga, the capital of Latvia, and 50 km (31 mi) south of the border with Estonia. Valmiera lies on both banks of the Gauja River.
Main sights in Valmiera: Bridge over Gauja river in Valmiera, Riga street in the centre of Valmiera, Valmiera city museum, Valmiera theater, Valmiera Castle ruins, Valmiera railway station, Valmiera State gymnasium, St. Simon Lutheran church.
[RU] Ва́лмиера (латыш. Звук Valmiera, историческое название рус. Вольмар, нем. Wolmar) — город республиканского подчинения в Латвии. Город расположен на берегу реки Гауя, в 100 км от Риги и 50 км от границы с Эстонией.
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