"Welcome to RIGA" Riga by Leipzig

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The city was founded together with the erection of the monastery in 1190. It became member of the Hanseatic League in 1282 and because of its strategic position between Central Europe and Russia it developed into an important commercial centre. Over the centuries different rulers left their fingerprints in Riga, which can still be seen in its architecture.
After World War I, the independence of Latvia was proclaimed and Riga became capital. The country was incorporated into the Soviet Union in 1940 and became independent in 1991 with again Riga as capital.

Last visit to Riga: Aug 2003
Intro Updated Jul 19, 2004
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Reviews (20)

Musicians Local Customs (2)

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Jacobs Barracks Things to Do (15)

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Climate in Riga What to Pack (1)

There is no special rainy season Avg. Temp. in Spring: max.: 3 - 16?C ( 38 - 60?F ); min: -2 - 7?C ( 28 - 45?F... more travel advice

The Academy of Sciences Things to Do (15)

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Written Sep 10, 2003

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Comments (18)

tini58de Sep 1, 2007 at 3:05 PM Report Abuse

In 3 Wochen sind wir schon da!!! Nice page, Christian!
novsco61 Feb 14, 2005 at 11:55 PM Report Abuse

I've been to Riga 15 years ago. I will definitely visit it again one summer.Nice pages and photos.
roamer61 Oct 30, 2004 at 7:59 AM Report Abuse

Great pages. Good info and pics.
RobDavis Oct 18, 2004 at 7:03 PM Report Abuse

Excellent page! Lots of good photos and tips!
grets Sep 22, 2004 at 3:48 AM Report Abuse

Really excellent page - I hope to get to Riga one day. Strange story about monks WANTING to be walled in. ??? Thanks for visiting my external web site :-)
german_eagle Jul 31, 2004 at 4:08 AM Report Abuse

Riga is a jewel of a city! My cousin is there right now and he sounds quite enthusiastic about it. Guess I know why now.
LanaFromRiga Jul 21, 2004 at 6:36 AM Report Abuse

Greetings from Riga! Your Riga's Page is great!
Rok Jun 17, 2004 at 5:09 PM Report Abuse

Hmm, interesting legend about church of St john...
Beograd Mar 29, 2004 at 10:23 PM Report Abuse

Great page :)))
tashka Jan 19, 2004 at 2:36 AM Report Abuse

Great tips! I love Riga, been there twice. And yes, the statue in the picture is really for the Bremen Town Musicians.