Riga Things to Do Tips by shiran_d

Welcome to Riga

When I first arrived at Riga Euoline bus teminal, I thought therewas very little to see.

I was completely wrong. I was only planning 12 hours but I stayed for more than 36 hours.

I love the city and so much to see.

The central market Central Market Review

The Central market is a must see place, it is one of Europe’s largest markets and also its most ancient, dating back at least to the city's infostructure in 1201.

The Freedom Monument Freedom Monument Review

The Freedom Monument is called Milda by locals dates from 1935.

It's a national shrine for Latvians in memory of people who were deported to Siberia in Soviet times.

The Freedom Monument Freedom Monument Review

I met these Riga University students near the The Freedom Monument, Milda.

They explained to me the significence, Milda is the symbol of the freedom of Latvian people and the three stars in the maiden's hands represent the three historical regions of the country : Kurzeme, Vidzeme and Latgale.

The Academy of Sciences Academy of Sciences Review

Building built by the Soviets, the local nicknames for this "Empire State Building" copy include "Stalin's birthday cake" or "the Kremlin".

Riga and its main sightseeing

With the importance of the artistic, architectural, local, traditional resources of Riga, is is difficult to say which is the best attraction to see Just loo at this photo you will understand what I am saying.

The House of Blackheads House of Blackheads Review

This building dating from 1344, was used to house traveling, single members of the merchants guild.

Riga Opera House National Opera Review

The House of Blackheads House of Blackheads Review

The Art Nouveau architecture Art Nouveau Buildings Review

Riga is first known as the capital of Art Nouveau architectur.

See these building just great architecture.