Valmiera has long been a crossroads of business, vibrant life, roads, and ideas. As a strategically significant Hanseatic city, Valmiera has seen the exchange of money, languages, and ideas. This began back in 1283, when one of Valmiera's symbols, St. Simon's Church, was built in the city center. Valmiera was famous for the best wax in the Nordic countries, honey, fur makers, hemp rope weavers and hard-working grain threshers. Today, an annual fair is still held every October, bringing together hundreds of craftspeople. Visitors and locals have the opportunity to try their own hand at crafts. Everyone has the opportunity to learn how wooden barrels are made or how the delicious Valmiermuiža beer is brewed
Having endured wars and challenging times, the people of Valmiera have repeatedly rebuilt the city from ruins, turning it into a place where economic activity forms the foundation of all endeavors.
Valmiera honors its roots, celebrates the present, and confidently looks toward the future. It takes pride in every resident who helps make Valmiera the best place to live, work, study, and relax.
Year 1283
57.53891 latitude and 25.42616 longitude
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Valmiermuiža Beer
(produced at Valmiermuiža Brewery)
