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Baldone
Town
Riga street in Baldone
Riga street in Baldone
Coat of arms of Baldone
Coat of arms
Baldone is located in Latvia
Baldone
Baldone
Location in Latvia
Country  Latvia
Municipality Ķekava Municipality
First mentioned 1186
Town rights 1991
Area
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Population
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Time zone UTC+2 (EET)
 • Summer (DST) UTC+3 (EEST)
Postal code
LV-2125
Calling code +371 67
Number of city council members 11

Baldone is a small town in the Ķekava Municipality of Latvia. It is located in the Semigallia region. The town is well-known for its natural sulfur water springs. Because of these special springs, Baldone used to be a popular spa resort where people went to relax and get healthy.

Discovering Baldone

Baldone is a charming town with a rich history. It was first mentioned way back in 1186. This means people have known about Baldone for a very long time! It officially became a town in 1991.

What Makes Baldone Special?

The most famous thing about Baldone is its sulfur water springs. This water comes from underground and has a unique smell and properties. For many years, people believed this water was good for their health. This led to Baldone becoming a famous spa resort. People would visit to enjoy the healing waters and beautiful surroundings.

Baldone Today

Today, Baldone is part of the Ķekava Municipality. It's a peaceful place where about 2,000 people live. The town is led by a Mayor, Raimonds Audzers. The local government has 11 members who help make decisions for the community.

Notable People from Baldone

Some interesting people have come from Baldone:

  • Astra Klovāne (born 1944), a talented chess player.
  • Zigurds Lanka (born 1960), also a skilled chess player.

Gallery

  • Mercendarbes muiža

    Mercendarbes manor

  • Baldones observatorija

    Observatory in Baldone

  • Baldones luterāņu baznīca un sarkanarmiešu brāļu kapi

    Baldones Lutheran church and the Red Army brother graveyard

  • The reconstructed cabin of horse tram in Baldone 01

    Baldone horse wagon

  • Meža galerija 1

    Walking route with paintings in the forest

  • Sanatorijas centrālā strūklaka

    Baldones sanatorium park

  • Kannenieku brāļu kapi

    Kannenieku brother cemetery

  • Sarkanās armijas brāļu kapi Mežvidos (1134 karavīri), Baldones pagasts, Baldones novads, Latvia - panoramio (3)

    Red Army graves in Mežvidu brother cemetery

  • Mazais Kausezers

    Kausezers

  • Riekstukalns - ogre11 - Panoramio

    Riekstukalns

See also

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