Riga Region Things to Do Tips by jillikins

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Still wandering about on our... - Riga Region
Still wandering about on our...

Still wandering about on our 'foot tour'!!
This building definitely has a different 'slant' on it??? Behind is the Dome Cathedral.It's an impressive medieval cathedral, originally built in the 13th C.

Address: Riga.

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  • Written Aug 26, 2002
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Doing a 'foot' tour of Riga. - Riga Region
Doing a 'foot' tour of Riga.

This is the Powder Tower, from 1650, it still has cannon balls embedded in the walls.

Address: Riga

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  • Written Aug 26, 2002
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Just lazily walking around the... - Riga Region
Just lazily walking around the...

Just lazily walking around the streets, enjoying the feeling of the area, and the green spaces, of which there are many in Riga.
There are many delightful pieces of sculpture along the streets and in the parks.

Address: Riga.

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  • Written Aug 26, 2002
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The city from across the... - Riga Region
The city from across the...

The city from across the river.There are many spires in this city.
Riga Castle is in the foreground,left. It is in need of restoration. Built around 1330.

Address: Riga.

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  • Written Aug 26, 2002
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These buildings have been... - Riga Region
These buildings have been...

These buildings have been beautifully restored.
Front right, the House of the Black Heads. And behind to the left it the tower of St. Peter.

Address: RIGA

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  • Written Aug 26, 2002
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Memorial to Russian Soldiers. - Riga Region
Memorial to Russian Soldiers.

Address: RIGA.

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  • Written Aug 26, 2002
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The Swedish gate was built in... - Riga Region
The Swedish gate was built in...

The Swedish gate was built in 1698, after the Swedish occupied the city.
Riga has many of these quaint buildings.

Address: old town, Riga.

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  • Written Aug 26, 2002
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We were on a bus and foot tour... - Riga Region
We were on a bus and foot tour...

We were on a bus and foot tour of Riga for quite a while, then had a free evening, and the following morning, to have a good look around.There are many lovely tree lined, wide boulevards in Riga.
These beautiful Art Nouveau buildings are restored, as are many other buildings in the city.

Address: Riga.

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  • Written Aug 26, 2002
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This is a favourite postcard... - Riga Region
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This is a favourite postcard of Riga.

Address: Riga.

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  • Written Sep 7, 2002
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I have used a postcard this... - Riga Region
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I have used a postcard this time to show Riga from above, certainly gives a different perspective to the city.

Address: Riga.

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  • Written Sep 7, 2002
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