Liepaja Northern Forts
These crumbling Latvian forts make for some haunting seaside ruins.

📜 Crumbling Latvian forts, part of Liepāja's central fortress, built by the Russian tsarist army. Known as Fortification battery No. 1, it was a closed military territory during Soviet occupation.
🔍 Abandoned in 1908, they now form haunting seaside ruins.

Why Go

🌊 Explore partially destroyed artillery batteries and underground structures.
📸 Great for photography.
🧗 Popular place for youngsters to climb in and around broken bunkers.
🎨 See several murals on the walls.
🧺 Picnic spot available, team game "Escape from the USSR" offered.

Why Avoid

⚠️ Dangerous steep coast due to potential landslides.
🚫 Forbidden to walk directly under the fort ruins.

Tips

📍 Accessible via Krasta street, Koknese street, or Jatnieku street.

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