The best nightlife scene, wonderful architecture and atmosphere
Celebrating 800 years of Riga there was an excellent sound and light festival. This is an landmark to remember those days on 2001
You can take the bridge to get to the modern skyscraper - Saules akmens (Sun Stone) - and then back to the Riga Castle, which is the residence of the current President of Latvia.
Riga Castle is a presidential residence and a National History Museum of Latvia is also located there.
A square near Rigas pils (Riga castle) - headquarter / main residence of President or Latvia.
Enjoy your morning newspaper on the nice benches next to the flowerbeds or perform for your friends on the improvised stage. The Bank of Latvia and exhibition centre "Arsenals" are just next to you.
The Freedom Monument is a memorial located in Riga, Latvia honoring soldiers killed during the Latvian War of Independence (1918–1920). It is considered an important symbol of the freedom
Look at the one of the largest buildings opposite the Dome Cathedral - used to be a National Bank in early 20th century. Now it's the home of Radio Latvia. Daha fazlasını oku.
Great concerts almost ewery day.Cathedral is the seat of Riga and Latvia Archbishop and Riga Cathedral community church.
UltimateRiga#5: Before you cross the bridge (we suggest to take tram) to visit few sights that exist "on the dark side of Riga", swing by the square that has the double decker tour around Riga.
Bring your old keys to the treasure chest. A symbolic key will be made from them during the Riga 810 yrs festival.
The Stone Bridge (Latvian: Akmens tilts) in Riga is a bridge that crosses the Daugava river in Riga
Visit the meat hall and try to buy a nice piece of lamb, without speaking either Latvian or Russian. It's a lot of fun, and the meat is good.
A special place in Riga. A great inspiration in this architect's Andrejs Zeidaks park will surround you. It's a great place and has a wonderful - renovated garden fountain. Must see!.
Check out the Arc de Triomphe and find the tree planted by Peter I the Great who's drawn the first landscape skitch for this park in the early 18th century.
Named in in 1931 in honor of 200 anniversary of US president George Washington's birth. // Nosaukts 1931. par godu ASV prezidenta Džordža Vašigtona 200 dzimšanas dienai.
Vērmanes dārzs (Verman garden) is second oldest park in Riga. Nowadays - a fine and tidy place with a nice open air concert hall.
Come here when it's dark - the lights on the bridges, especially the blue colors of the railway bridge make the river look surreal.
Here are three interesting buildings - each from a different century. The oldest one dates back to the 15th century.
UltimateRiga#3: Brothers Grimm' story could be enjoyed in Riga the same way as in Bremen - through a great statue by St. Peter's Church. Don't forget to rub their noses to make the wishes come true! Daha fazlasını oku.
St. Peter's Church, one of the oldest and most valuable medieval architecture monuments in the Baltics, has become a culture and art centre and offers you a breathtaking view from it's tower. Enjoy!
The Swedish gate is the only one of eight gates of Riga wall, which have remained up to now. Worth to visit!
One of urban legends tells us that wealthy tradesman placed the two statues of angry-looking cats on the building turret rooftops with their tails towards the old Riga Town Hall. Just follow the tail!
The Powder Tower (Latvian: Pulvertornis) is situated in Riga, Latvia, and originally a part of the defensive system of the town. The Powder Tower was restructured in the years 1937 to 1940 when it was
Great little Bazaar that was closed during soviet occupation, once a month they have the farmers market that's well worth a visit Daha fazlasını oku.
The symbol of love in the heart of Riga. They say - if you ever have loved you had arranged a date near this clock! :)
