"Ben-UK's Riga Page" Riga Region by Ben-UK

Riga Region Travel Guide: 2,381 reviews and 4,351 photos

I really like Riga, it's a busy city with a very nice old town area and plenty of park area in the centre to wander around. There are regular buses to Tallinn, Estonia and Vilnius, Lithuania, both approx six hour journeys, so if you're in either of those places then Riga is a must.

Last visit to Riga Region: Jun 2011
Intro Updated Nov 28, 2011
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Reviews (7)

Soviet War Memorial Things to Do (5)

I was very impressed with the sheer size of this memorial, the monuments' towering presence in the midst of beautiful... more travel advice

Sigulda & Turaida Castle Things to Do (5)

An excellent day out from Riga is to visit Sigulda and Turaida Castle. The train from Riga main train station takes... more travel advice

Freedom Monument Things to Do (5)

The symbol of Riga really, the Freedom Monument was erected to honour those killed during the Latvian War of... more travel advice

Latvian Railway Museum Things to Do (5)

If you have an interest in railways, the Latvian Ralway Museum has some very nice exhibits: steam locomotives, diesels,... more travel advice

Transportation (1)
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Hotels (1)
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Comments (6)

bonio Jun 6, 2006 at 1:51 PM Report Abuse

Nice tips, thanks, off to Latvia next month!
PeteNL Mar 15, 2004 at 12:59 PM Report Abuse

Good page and pictures, Ben! Looking forward to see more pages on the Baltics!
Lilasel Jan 24, 2003 at 11:08 AM Report Abuse

Very good page about my lovely homecity! Thanks :-)
vairab Aug 20, 2002 at 6:44 AM Report Abuse

nice info
HORSCHECK Jul 11, 2002 at 2:07 AM Report Abuse

Brilliant page! 5 pm in T. is too late for me... :-(((
floss1 Jun 4, 2002 at 10:53 AM Report Abuse

Good info!!!