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I visited Riga for a few days in December, just before Christmas. The weather was not the best, there was some snow, but it was very wet and the skies were all grey, every day. I think it would be very nice to see Riga in summertime too! But, despite the weather, it is always nice to see a new place and change environment for a while, and I enjoyed my visit.
I strolled around in the Old Town and in the new part of the city. I visited churches, museums and cafés. I also went to the Ethnographic Open Air Museum on the outskirts of the city and on a daytrip to Sigulda. I had hoped for a VT-meeting, but unfortunately the only person who had signed up didn’t show up at hour meeting point as she had been delayed and couldn't come.
Riga, with a population of 730 000 inhabitants, is the biggest city in the Baltic states. It is situated on a plain by Daugava River, 15 km from the coast. On the east side of Daugava River you will find the Old Town with cobbled streets and medieval architecture. The Old Town of Riga is on Unesco’s World Heritage List, but there has been a warning to withdraw it as there has been much moderation. Around in the city you can also see a lot of Art Nouveau architecture and visit many parks. In 2001 Riga celebrated its 800th anniversary.
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Comments (17)
Fantastic Riga page, Malena. A visit in winter seems like a great idea!
In your videos they seem to be having a good time celebrating at the Ethnographic Open Air Museum, despite the winter weather. Riga sounds like an interesting place, but it might be better at some other time of year.
It is a very wonderful looking place and away from the rest of the hub bub of crowds in the Euro scene. YOu did a nice job of taking the pictures and comments.
Very impressive Riga travel page with stunning images. Certainly bring back fond memories of our trip to Riga several years ago. The House of Blackheads, St. Peter's Church and Central Market were our favourite attractions in Riga. ~ho & pang
The weather was not good but it looks like it did not slow you down any! Seeing the old zeppelin hangars was interesting and I had a chuckle over the 'cat house'. Great restaurant tips too!
wow you are so good - getting in and making such great pages and tips - Im getting further and further behind.....will I have to stop travelling eventually to catch up....??!! doubt it but nice to see your efforts here!
Hi Malena, Your Riga page is excellent in a word! I liked your tips so much esp. museums tips are great. Bora
Sveiks! Very interesting and informative page! Someday, I hope to visit Riga -- if only to see the Freedom Monument.
Excellent page Malena! Very interesting city! Christmas time gave it extra charm. Liked the Ethnographic Open Air Museum. It reminded me on 'Polish village' in Curitiba, Brazil. And the chocolate.. I think I would be a regular visitor of Emihla Gustava :)
I've only gone as far as Tallinn...amybe Latvia someday, nice to see it through your tips, Norman :)...nice story of Big Christopher
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