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Irbenes radioteleskopa ekskursijas

Name: Irbenes radioteleskopa ekskursijas
Address: Irbene, Ances pagasts, Ventspils nov., Ventspils nov., LV

Tours of the Ventspils International Radio Astronomy Centre (VIRAC) at the former secret Soviet complex in Irbene: a walk around the 32 m RT-32 radio telescope, the RT-8 tower with an exhibition on how the antennas worked in Soviet times, the old RT-16 antenna and an underground tunnel. Season 1 April to 1 November; times and booking on the VIRAC website.

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What to expect

Led by an experienced local guide
Available in Latvian, English and Russian
Allow time to explore without rushing

Good to know

Address: Irbene, Ances pagasts, Ventspils nov.
Website: lu.lv
Season: 1 April–1 November
Price: Prices on the business website
Kids: No
Outdoors: Yes

Details checked: October 2026. For current prices and opening hours, see the business website. Source: lu.lv.

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