Gaiziņkalns Hill
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hill, summit
At 312 m above sea level, constitutes the highest point in Latvia. It is situated a short distance to the west of the town of Madona.
Although only of relatively small elevation, Gaiziņkalns has been developed as a skiing destination including three slopes and several guesthouses. In order to rival Suur Munamägi - the highest point of neighbouring Estonia at 318 m - a tower was being built to achieve a greater overall elevation. Although the construction work was not finished, the tower became an attraction for many tourists, which led to closing the tower due to the serious safety risk.
Lookout tower is finally destroyed in 14.dec.2012
Although only of relatively small elevation, Gaiziņkalns has been developed as a skiing destination including three slopes and several guesthouses. In order to rival Suur Munamägi - the highest point of neighbouring Estonia at 318 m - a tower was being built to achieve a greater overall elevation. Although the construction work was not finished, the tower became an attraction for many tourists, which led to closing the tower due to the serious safety risk.
Lookout tower is finally destroyed in 14.dec.2012
Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gaiziņkalns
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Coordinates: 56°52'14"N 25°57'31"E
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