The town of Salaspils is located on the banks of the Daugava River about twelve miles from Riga and is notorious for the World War II Nazi Concentration Camp that was established there. Today you can visit the Salaspils Memorial Ensemble, which was built on the site of the concentration camp where many thousands were killed – it is a somber memorial and serves its purpose to remind us that we should never forget man’s inhumanity towards his fellow men. On a lighter note, you can spend some time enjoying the National Botanical Garden, which is the custodian of the greatest collection of plants from the Baltic regions. Cyclists can explore both the city and the surrounding area along several bike trails including the popular Dole Island Bike Route.

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