Cildi – Local History and Travel Planning
Accommodation in Cildi
Cildi can be understood through its local history and a historic parish school. There are also specifically identified nature and museum topics in Kazdanga, as well as seasonal activities at Lake Dzirnezer. If you are looking for a hotel in Cildi, consider these places and interests separately, and compare the location of a specific accommodation with your travel plans.
Cildi at a glance
- The name and settlement of Cildi have been recorded since the 13th century; in 1253, the place was referred to as Cildes ciems.
- There was a parish school in Cildi in the mid-19th century. The writer Juris Māters attended the Cildi parish school with Vilis Ulpe until 1855.
- Kazdanga Park is a protected dendrological planting in Kazdanga Parish. It is home to 47 woody-plant taxa and seven specially protected species.
- A 0.7 km section of the Mežtaka long-distance hiking trail runs along the Kazdanga–Cildi road (V1200). The seasonal rental of water bicycles is offered at Lake Dzirnezer.
What are the nature highlights in Kazdanga?
Woody plants are the focus of Kazdanga Park: it is a protected dendrological planting in Kazdanga Parish. In total, it is home to 47 different woody-plant taxa. “Taxa” refers to taxonomic units, so the number describes botanical diversity, not individual specimens. The park is also home to seven specially protected species.
More than 150 bird species live in the castle and park area. This species count may be updated regularly. The information about woody-plant taxa, specially protected species, and birds describes different aspects of nature and should not be combined into a single total. This makes it easier to distinguish whether you are most interested in woody plants, protected species, or birdlife.
How can you plan routes and activities?
A 0.7 km section of the Mežtaka long-distance hiking trail runs along the Kazdanga–Cildi road (V1200). Check route information before setting off. The specific reference matters for your planning: the stated distance applies to the section along this road.
Kazdanga Museum offers guided tours of the park and creative workshops in the castle. If you include one of these activities in your plans, confirm the dates for your desired day of visit. The seasonal rental of water bicycles, also known as catamarans, is offered at Lake Dzirnezer. Since seasonal availability may change, check it before making specific plans.
What do the local and cultural topics tell us?
The name and settlement of Cildi have been recorded since the 13th century; in 1253, the name Cildes ciems appears. A parish school in Cildi in the mid-19th century is also recorded. Another historical connection is to Juris Māters: the writer attended the Cildi parish school with the teacher Vilis Ulpe until 1855.
A similarly spelled place name refers to a separate historical topic: the private estate of Cildu (Zilden) in Valtaiķi Parish is listed in the revision lists of 1811, 1816, 1834, and 1850, as well as in their supplements. This distinguishes the private estate of Cildu from the local and school histories of Cildi.
Kazdanga Museum presents further cultural history: the history of the family of Barons Manteifel–Scēge, the establishment and almost 80 years of activity of the Kazdanga Agricultural Technical School, and the history of the Kazdanga pharmacy. It also features an extensive exhibition from the Boja Forest Museum. These topics range from family and education history to the pharmacy and forest museum.
FAQ
What was Cildi called in 1253?
The place was referred to as Cildes ciems. The name and settlement have been recorded since the 13th century.
What topics does Kazdanga Museum present?
The museum presents the history of the family of Barons Manteifel–Scēge, the Kazdanga Agricultural Technical School, and the Kazdanga pharmacy. It also includes an extensive exhibition from the Boja Forest Museum.
How long does Mežtaka run along the Kazdanga–Cildi road?
The long-distance hiking trail runs for 0.7 km along the Kazdanga–Cildi road (V1200). Check route information before setting off.
For the overview of the wider area: Aizputes Novads.
