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In Livani, we have a route of thematic benches - you can walk or ride a bicycle and get to know the city. Each bench has its own story.

Deputy's bench (2016) - author Raimonds Vindulis symbolically reflects the specifics of the work of public servants. From a distance, the bench, like the post of deputy seems very nice- beautiful and comfortable, but sitting on it is quite uncomfortable (large metal studs are embedded in the bench). From the begining many people find it easy and convenient to be a member of parliament. However, those who have experienced these responsibilities knows that the deputy often has to answer uncomfortable questions, endure criticism, take responsibility, etc. The design object is made of metal and glass. It is located near the municipal building of Livani district, Rigas street 77.

Flywheel (2014) - author Valerijs Konstantinovs. Livani is a city that cannot be imagined without a car, because one of the main national highways runs through it. Bench is located near Kebabosta, beloved by gourmets, at the intersection of Raina and Rigas streets, and symbolizes an ancient, metal-forged ride, in which both adults and children can comfortably board. It is a favorite photo spot.

School bench (2016) - author Ivo Folkmanis. The bench is installed in a significant place - in the square in front of Livani 1st secondary school on Rigas street 126. This environmental object is made in the form of a historical school bench, where students of previous generations studied. While sitting on it, you can look into the school windows, remember your school years and appreciate the relentless flow of time.

The reconciliation bench (2013) - author Valerijs Konstantinovs. Legend has it that the bench heals lovers and quarrelers, because it is made in a tapered shape, which allows the two sitters to get closer to each other imperceptibly! The bench is installed in the library square, Rigas street 136.

Bath tub (2016) - author SIA "A2C". The bench is located in one of the greenest squares of the city, Rigas Street 163, next to the former sauna building. That's why such a thematic choice. Today, the sauna no longer functions in the building, but a swimming pool has been built in the city, which is best place for various SPA and water procedures. 3-4 people can sit on the bench of the sauna bath tub at the same time. It is made of oak planks.

Open-air living room (2015) - authors Ieva Makena and Valters Sturis. This environmental object is special because of its location (at the end of Vecticibnieku street, next to the swimming pool "Upe" of Līvāni 1st secondary school). It is the highest place in the city, which offers a beautiful view of the central part of the city and the Dubna river bay. On this hill in the 17th century was the first Catholic wooden church in Livani, as evidenced by the ancient oak alley. The environmental object was created for residents to relax in the open air. It consists of a polished concrete table, a sofa, armchairs, a floor lamp, a "television" frame that serves as a frame for the view of the Dubna River. Since there are two world-class high-tech fiber optic companies operating in Livāni, the table top has an optical fiber that glows in the dark, creating a unique effect.

Future entrepreneurs' bench (2019) - author Martins Markots - is located at the Livani Entrepreneurship Support Center, Domes Street 3. It is dedicated to the entrepreneurs of Livani region. Entrepreneurship and production have always been the base of the development of Livani. Livani is a European fiber optic production center with two companies of this profile, it also produces ice cream, furniture, confectionery, peat substrates and wooden houses, deals with metal processing, logistics, provides services and creates added value, so the bench of future entrepreneurs is a symbol of the district's economic joy of life.

Bus stop cube bench (2019) - author Martins Markots, is located on Celtniecibas Street near SIA "Light Guide Optics International". It is lit up at night, symbolizing the company's manufactured optical fiber used in medical instruments by all the leading laser medical companies in the world.

Bus stop radiator bench (2019) - author Martins Markots, located on Celtniecibas street near the boiler house of SIA "Livanu siltums". It is made of a radiator, symbolizing the place where the heat of the city residents' homes is generated - the territory of the central boiler house.

Bus stop confectioner's bench (2019) - is located on Celtniecibas street near the confectionary manufacturer "Adugs". It is made of stylized concrete flour bags, symbolizing the activity profile of "Adugs", the largest confectionery factory in the Baltics.