Straupe
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| Straupe | |
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| City rights | 1356 |
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| Lost Latvian city rights | 17th Century |
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| Other names | German: Roop |
| District | Cēsis District |
| Population | 1,400 |
| Calling code | +371 51 |
| Time zone | EET (UTC+2) |
| Summer (DST) | EEST (UTC+3) |
| Homepage of Straupe | |
Straupe is a village in the Cēsis District of Latvia. In former times it was known in German as Roop, and received its town privileges in 1374. During the 14th century, Straupe flourished as part of the mercantile Hanseatic League.
[edit] External links
- (Latvian) Municipal website
- (Latvian) Tourist information and the map of Straupe area
- (Latvian) The coin "Straupe" issued within the international coin programme "Hansa Cities" (2006)
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