Dzintari

Dzintari
Country	Latvia
City	Jūrmala

Dzintari (until 1922, Edinburgh) is a residential area and neighbourhood of the city of Jūrmala in Latvia.

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. 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 UNESCO World Cultural Heritage list.

Sources

Neighbourhoods of Jūrmala

Asari Bulduri Dubulti Dzintari Jaundubulti Jaunķemeri Kauguri Ķemeri Majori Melluži Pumpuri Sloka Vaivari

56°58′25″N 23°49′18″E / 56.9735°N 23.8218°E / 56.9735; 23.8218

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