- Straupe
Latvian Cities
name=Straupe
Coa=Straupes_pagasts.png
Caption=
citysince=1356
lost=17th Century
location_
n1=57
n2=20
e1=25
e2=14
othernames= _de. Roop
District=Cēsis
area=
Water=
Elevation=
population=1400
density=
postcode=
callcode=51
webpage=http://www.straupe.lv/Straupe is a village in the
Cēsis District ofLatvia . 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 mercantileHanseatic League .External links
* [http://www.straupe.lv/ Municipal website]
* [http://www.supertravelnet.com/serv/?country=195_5465_7&idcode=20130197&ehto=3&x=berzi.placis&tapsvisible=1&language=40&show_service_taps= Tourist information and the map of Straupe area]
*lv icon [http://www.bank.lv/eng/main/all/lvnaud/jubmon/smp/hp/straupe/ The coin "Straupe" issued within the international coin programme "Hansa Cities" (2006)]
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