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Karosta is a northern neighbourhood which occupies one third of Liepāja city (Latvia). It is a spectacular, paradoxical and unique site not only in Latvia but also in the world's history and architecture. Its environment reflects the interaction of tsarist Russia military elegance and Soviet militarism. 
Karosta as an independent city area originated during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. In 1890 to the north of Liepāja city the massive construction of fortifications and a military camp was begun.
During the Soviet time Karosta was a closed and covert zone with no admission even for the citizens of Liepāja.