Jurmala, Asari, Мелитас

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. 1, Dzimtenes street, contains a park with various sideshows, a dance floor, a hiring place of sports accessories, and a cafe. Developed infrastructure. 5-7 min. walking distance to the sea. Well-groomed territory, lawn and shrubs. Land plot area 3600 sq. m.