Dzintari
Dzintari | |
|---|---|
 Location in Jūrmala | |
| Country |  Latvia |
| City | Jūrmala |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.8 km2 (1.5 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 3 m (10 ft) |
| Population (2008)[1] | |
| • Total | 2,050 |
| • Density | 539.5/km2 (1,397/sq mi) |
Dzintari (until 1922, Edinburgh, Latvian: Edinburga) is a residential area and neighbourhood of the city of Jūrmala in Latvia.
History[edit]
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.[2] 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.[citation needed]
The Dzintari railway station was established in 1877.
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56°58′25″N 23°49′18″E / 56.9735°N 23.8218°E
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