Velnciems
Neighbourhood of Liepaja, Latvia
Velnciems (Devil's village) is one of the oldest districts of Liepāja, Latvia. Located near Lauma's district, at the east side of the city.[1]
History
According to a legend it was named by Peter The Great during his visit to Liepāja in 1697.[2] Velnciems consists mostly of private one or two store houses. Liepāja Medical College is located in Velnciems.
References
56°31′51″N 21°01′40″E / 56.53083°N 21.02778°E / 56.53083; 21.02778
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Neighbourhoods of Liepāja
- Dienvidrietumu rajons
- Ezerkrasts
- Karosta
- Tosmare
- Jaunliepāja
- Vecliepāja
- Velnciems
- Zaļā birze
- Ziemeļu priekšpilsēta
- Jaunā pasaule
- Suburban settlements
- Aucugals
- Cenkone
- Cimdenieki
- Krūmiņi
- Kapsēde
- Pērkone
- Šķēde
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