Velnciems

Velnciems (Devil's village) is one of the oldest districts of Liepāja, Latvia. Located near Lauma's district, at the east side of the city.

According to a legend it was named by Peter The Great during his visit to Liepāja in 1697.[1] Velnciems consists mostly of private one or two store houses. Liepāja Medical College is located in Velnciems.

References

Pastore, Kristine (2005-08-18). "Velnciems. Ziedošo dārzu pārvērtības". Kurzemes-Vards.lv (in Latvian). Retrieved 2019-09-13.

Neighbourhoods of Liepāja
Dienvidrietumu rajons Ezerkrasts Karosta Tosmare Jaunliepāja Vecliepāja Velnciems Zaļā birze Ziemeļu priekšpilsēta Jaunā pasaule Suburban settlements Aucugals Cenkone Cimdenieki Krūmiņi Kapsēde Pērkone Šķēde

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