Dzintari (until 1922, Edinburgh, lv, Edinburga) is a
residential area
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Housing may vary significantly between, and through, residential areas. These include single-family housing, multi-family residen ...
and
neighbourhood
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of the city of
Jūrmala
Jūrmala (; "seaside") is a state city in Latvia, about west of Riga. Jūrmala is a resort town stretching and sandwiched between the Gulf of Riga and the Lielupe River. It has a stretch of white-sand beach, and a population of 49,325 in 2019 ...
in
Latvia
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.
History
Historically, Dzintari was known as Edinburgh, in honor of the wedding of
Alexander II's daughter and
Alfred, the Duke of Edinburgh. In the 19th century, Dzintari became popular with Russian aristocrats.
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/ref> Dzintari is one of the most historical neighborhoods in Jūrmala. In 1879, a well-house was built, but it burnt down few years later. In 1878, an outdoor stage for concerts was built, later known as Edinburgh Well-house Concert Hall.
In 1922, Edinburgh was renamed Dzintari. In 1936, an indoor concert hall was built.
In 2001, the Dzintari neighborhood was added to the Cultural Heritage list.
The Dzintari railway station was established in 1877.
References
External links
Jūrmala
Neighbourhoods in Jūrmala
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