Jurmala, Asari, Эйженияс

Asari is part of the city of Jurmala. Distance from Riga - 29 km. Situated on the territory of the former fishing village of Shaushi. The present name originates from the 19-th century (after the name ofa house called Asari. ). Building started in the second half of the 19-th century. Known as a strawberry-growing place. Strawberries were first planted there in 1877. Cortesi, the owner of a summerhouse, brought the seedlings from France. In the thirties Asari used to be s popular resort of wealthy inhabitants of Riga. Asari station is located nearby. The seaside - only 500 m.