Ventspils International Radio Astronomy Center
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This impressively complicated radioastronomy research center was once a tool of Soviet spies.

Radio astronomy research center in Irbene, Latvia, home to large radio telescopes.

Why Go

šŸ”­ See the RT-32, Northern Europe's largest fully rotatable parabolic antenna.
🌌 Explore a former Soviet spy base with panoramic views.
🚶 Hike through an underground tunnel.
šŸ”¬ Learn about scientific observations of space.

Why Avoid

šŸ—“ļø Tours require booking at least 3 days in advance.
šŸ‘„ Tours are group-based (min 1, max 10 people), price is per group.

Tips

ā˜€ļø Daylight hours are best for visiting.
šŸ“… Tours are available from April to October.
šŸ“§ Book tours via email (infovirac@venta.lv) or phone (+371 29230818).

Cost

šŸ’° 65 EUR per group (min 1, max 10 people). Students, children, pensioners considered separately.

Hours

šŸ•’ April-October, by prior arrangement.

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