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Sabile, a charming old town in the Courland region of western Latvia, is part of the Tukums municipality and is known as the "strawberry capital of Latvia". Located on the banks of the Vitula River, this town of about 2,000 people is famous for its medieval old town ruins and its high quality strawberries - the annual "Strawberry Festival" in July attracts tourists to taste fresh berries and take part in traditional folklore activities. The town's historic landmark, the Old Winery of Sabile, with its underground cellars dating back to the 17th century, still produces its specialty fruit wines. A stroll through Sabylai, with its cobblestone streets lined with preserved wooden farmhouses and century-old buildings, and surrounded by lush orchards and forests, is both idyllic and humanistic, making it an ideal place to get a taste of the Latvian countryside.
Sevan is a small town in the Armenian province of Gegharkunik, located in the eastern part of the country on the shores of Lake Sevan, about 66 kilometers from the capital city of Yerevan. The town is famous for its eponymous alpine lake, Lake Sevan, one of the largest freshwater lakes in Eurasia, at an altitude of about 1,900 meters above sea level, which is known as the "Pearl of Armenia".
Lake Sevan is surrounded by magnificent landscapes and crystal clear waters, making it an important tourist and recreational destination in Armenia. The town boasts historical monuments such as the Sevan Monastery, a 9th-century monastery situated on a peninsula overlooking the lake, which attracts many tourists and pilgrims. The local economy is based on fishing, tourism and agriculture, and the climate is cool enough for summer vacations.
With a population of around 20,000, the town of Sevan retains its traditional Armenian culture, while the infrastructure is constantly being improved to provide accommodation and catering services. It is an ideal starting point for exploring the nature and history of the Caucasus and is easily accessible for short trips.