Place to visit
Šķēde memorial, Latvia: what it is and when to go
Šķēde memorial is a Holocaust memorial in Latvia (Memoriāls Liepājas Ebrejiem – holokausta upuriem. 1941. – 1945.) (Liepāja). Interests: History. The best time to visit is May to September. In June there are 17 h 26 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 33. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Holocaust memorial in Latvia · History
- Local name
- Memoriāls Liepājas Ebrejiem – holokausta upuriem. 1941. – 1945.
- Where
- Latvia
- Best time
- May to September.
- Nearest airport
- RIX Riga, 184 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- 56.59969, 21.02125
What it is and where
Šķēde memorial is a Holocaust memorial in Latvia (Memoriāls Liepājas Ebrejiem – holokausta upuriem. 1941. – 1945.) (Liepāja).
It is in Liepāja, where this site lists 27 more places to see, 10 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 56.59969, 21.02125; the nearest main airport is Riga International Airport (RIX, Riga), 184 km as the crow flies. How to get around Latvia (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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It is one of the History places in Latvia. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Šķēde memorial is May to September.
- JanPossible7:11
- FebPossible9:12
- MarPossible11:26
- AprPossible13:56
- MayBest time16:08
- JunBest time17:26
- JulBest time16:54
- AugBest time14:55
- SepBest time12:27
- OctPossible10:01
- NovBetter not7:46
- DecPossible6:33
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 17 h 26 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 33. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to Latvia in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Latvia
To enter Latvia there are 5 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid Spanish ID card (DNI) or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Latvia checklist. Currency: Euro (EUR); plugs: Type C and F · 230 V · 50 Hz (the same plug as in Spain); emergencies: 112.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- TosmareNature reserve3.0 km
- St. Nicholas Naval Cathedral, KarostaOrthodox church in Liepāja5.2 km
- E9 section 4: Karosta - ZiemupeHiking5.8 km
- Karosta prisonMuseum5.9 km
- Mātras metodistu baznīcaTemples6.8 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Latvia guide.
More in Latvia: History
- Riga Cathedral: cathedral in Riga, Latvia
- Freedom Monument: memorial located in Riga, Latvia
- Riga Castle: castle in Riga, Latvia
- St. Peter's Church, Riga: church in Riga
- Vecrīga: historical center and neighbourhood of Riga, Latvia
- Rundāle Palace: château
Every Latvia place under History, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Šķēde memorial?
It is a Holocaust memorial in Latvia (Memoriāls Liepājas Ebrejiem – holokausta upuriem. 1941. – 1945. in the local language).
When is the best time to visit Šķēde memorial?
May to September. In June there are 17 h 26 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 33.
How do you get to Šķēde memorial?
The nearest main airport is Riga International Airport (RIX), 184 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Latvia is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Latvia map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Tosmare, St. Nicholas Naval Cathedral, Karosta, E9 section 4: Karosta - Ziemupe. The rest is in the Latvia guide.
Keep reading
- Liepāja27 places to see in and around Liepāja, Latvia: St. Nicholas Naval Cathedral, Karosta, St. Joseph Cathedral, Liepāja, Holy Trinity Cathedral, Liepāja. Best time: May to
- History222 places for history in Latvia, from Riga Cathedral to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: May to September. Each with its own season by altitude and daylight.
- LatviaBefore travelling to Latvia: 5 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. For Spanish citizens, a Spanish ID card (DNI) is enough to get in.
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL, and from Wikidata, CC0. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.