Dzintari
Dzintari | |
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Country | Latvia |
City | Jūrmala |
Area | |
• Total | 3.8 km2 (1.5 sq mi) |
Elevation | 3 m (10 ft) |
Population (2008)[1] | |
• Total | 2,050 |
• Density | 539.5/km2 (1,397/sq mi) |
Dzintari (until 1922, Edinburgh, Latvian: Edinburga) is a residential area and neighbourhood of the city of Jūrmala in Latvia.
History
[edit]Historically, Dzintari was known as Edinburgh, in honor of the wedding of Alexander II's daughter and Alfred, the Duke of Edinburgh. In the 19th century, Dzintari became popular with Russian aristocrats.[2] Dzintari is one of the most historical neighborhoods in Jūrmala. In 1879, a well-house was built, but it burnt down few years later. In 1878, an outdoor stage for concerts was built, later known as Edinburgh Well-house Concert Hall.
In 1922, Edinburgh was renamed Dzintari. In 1936, an indoor concert hall was built. In 2001, the Dzintari neighborhood was added to the Cultural Heritage list.[citation needed]
Dzintari has a Latvian-owned Resort named after it on the banks of Long Lake, Illinois.
The Dzintari railway station was established in 1877.
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