Vandzene
Vandzene is a village in Vandzene parish, Talsi District, in the western part of Latvia. The community's elevation is 49 m (160 ft).
The Vandzene Estate was built at the start of the 19th century. At present, Vandzene Gymnasium occupies the estate.
The grand-stone of Vandzene, with a circumference of 26 metres, is the third largest stone in Latvia. In ancient times it was a place of worship and stood amid an apple orchard and birch grove.
Coordinates: 57°20′N 22°48′E / 57.333°N 22.800°E
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