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Latvia is dotted with compelling urbex locations: the Soviet ghost town of Skrunda-1, crumbling coastal sanatoria, derelict radar arrays and once-secret missile bases hidden deep in the forests. Whether you’re wandering through decaying manor houses or exploring Cold War bunkers, each site tells a unique story of Latvia’s past. Follow us as we uncover the best of Latvian urbex.
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Victory Memorial to the Soviet Army, Riga
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