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'''Lucavsala''' is an area and island in the [[Daugava River]], within the territory of [[Riga]], [[Latvia]]. It is near [[Zaķusala]] and the [[Riga Radio and TV Tower]]. Currently Lucavsala has 1 street (Lucavsala street), 13 private houses and over 600 small gardens. The gardens are often found in poor condition.<ref>Uldis Bormanis "Tava labākā grāmata par Rīgu", page 103</ref> Experts say that Lucavsala isn't a good place for gardens,and that they will disappear soon. There are plans to build an [[ice hockey]] hall on Lucavsala. <ref> http://www.videsvestis.lv/content.asp?ID=80&what=34</ref> Lucavsala is in the [[Zemgale Suburb, Riga|Zemgale Suburb]] of [[Riga]] and in the [[Salas, Riga|Salas neighborhood]]. |
'''Lucavsala''' is an area and island in the [[Daugava River]], within the territory of [[Riga]], [[Latvia]]. It is near [[Zaķusala]] and the [[Riga Radio and TV Tower]]. Currently Lucavsala has 1 street (Lucavsala street), 13 private houses and over 600 small gardens. The gardens are often found in poor condition.<ref>Uldis Bormanis "Tava labākā grāmata par Rīgu", page 103</ref> Experts say that Lucavsala isn't a good place for gardens,and that they will disappear soon. There are plans to build an [[ice hockey]] hall on Lucavsala. <ref> http://www.videsvestis.lv/content.asp?ID=80&what=34</ref> Lucavsala is in the [[Zemgale Suburb, Riga|Zemgale Suburb]] of [[Riga]] and in the [[Salas, Riga|Salas neighborhood]].{{fact}} There is a monument in Lucavsala for the Russian soldiers who died during the [[WWI]]. Lucavsala is a popular swimming place for the inhabitants of [[Riga]]. There is a relaxing-and-sports centre in Lucavsala. |
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Lucavsala is an area and island in the Daugava River, within the territory of Riga, Latvia. It is near Zaķusala and the Riga Radio and TV Tower. Currently Lucavsala has 1 street (Lucavsala street), 13 private houses and over 600 small gardens. The gardens are often found in poor condition.[1] Experts say that Lucavsala isn't a good place for gardens,and that they will disappear soon. There are plans to build an ice hockey hall on Lucavsala. [2] Lucavsala is in the Zemgale Suburb of Riga and in the Salas neighborhood.[citation needed] There is a monument in Lucavsala for the Russian soldiers who died during the WWI. Lucavsala is a popular swimming place for the inhabitants of Riga. There is a relaxing-and-sports centre in Lucavsala.
| Year | Private gardens | People |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 200 | 130 |
| 2000 | 500 | 140 |
| 2010 | 600 | 150 |
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| Location | Daugava River, Riga |
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History
Lucavsala was created in the 18th century from merging a lot of small islands into the long and narrow Jumpravsala. This occurred because of the building of a dam that was purposed to control the waters of Daugava. The dam also merged Vīberta island into the mainland of Riga and made Zvirgzdu island a peninsula, or half-island. In the former territory of the dam thet merged many islands, Dienvidu bridge is built. The name "Lucavsala" comes from the name of a nobleman named Klauss Lucavs who lived on one of those islands.[3] His mansion was named "Lucavmuiža". Since the 19th century, Lucavsala has been a part of the Salas neighborhood of Riga.
See also
External links
- http://www.worldatlaspedia.com/en/lucavsala/lugares_reconditos30/busquedaLibreDetalle-0-457783
- http://www.geographic.org/geographic_names/name.php?uni=-4545516&fid=3698&c=latvia
- http://www.geocaching.com/geocache/GC3X4JV_lucavsala-byop?guid=199bcf5a-3fc3-4396-bb17-d30ae30a205e
References
- ^ Uldis Bormanis "Tava labākā grāmata par Rīgu", page 103
- ^ http://www.videsvestis.lv/content.asp?ID=80&what=34
- ^ http://www.videsvestis.lv/content.asp?ID=80&what=34
