Sigulda
A settlement in Latvia.
English name
Sigulda — Latvian official Latin-script name, retained in English in its native spelling.
Other forms in use:
- Segewold — Historical German name used in English Baltic travel and historical writing.
- Segewalde — Older German variant of the historical name, useful in archival references.
French name
Sigulda — Same as in English; retain this spelling in French. No separate French exonym is selected.
Other forms in use:
- Segewold — German historical name retained in French histories and older travel writing about Livonia.
About
Sigulda is a town in Latvia overlooking the Gauja valley. Its castles and wooded sandstone landscapes make it a major centre for tourism and outdoor recreation.
Notes
Input label is Ukrainian or indirect; local_name gives the native spelling.
Identifiers: Wikidata Q465698 · JSON
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