Welcome to the Capital City of Latvia!
Due to its geographical location on the Baltic Sea, RIGA has been an important centre of trade, finance and culture for centuries.
Riga has unique values due to its medieval architecture, the richness and quality of Art Noveau architecture and the 19th century wooden architecture of the city. It was recognised by inscribing the historic centre of Riga on the World Heritage List of UNESCO.
Riga is the birthplace of world's ballet star No.1 - Mikhail Baryshnikov
In my city you will find many enticing sights that are worth seeing.
But for me this city has a particular scent and colour. Riga parks where we can spend a while sitting on a bench or just take a walk, or relax in cozy outdoor cafes. The banks of the Daugava (our river) and the spirit of Old Riga.
" In the Old City of Riga there is a mixture of the bohemian cosiness of Prague, the cool elegance of Paris and the cosmopolitan atmosphere of Berlin...Riga is the uncrowded capital of the three Baltic countries." Merian, German travel magazine, September 2003
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The highest point from where you can admire the panorama of Riga is the Television Tower (1 Zakusalas krastmala, tel.... more travel advice
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Comments (42)
Lovely Riga page! PJ
[*Sigh*] I'd love to visit Riga some day! I'd like to be there right now having a beer! Great page!
Very informative tips with a lot of good photos thanks ;-)
Hello, Elena! Great city, I am sorry I've never been there yet... Happy New Year 2009, Elena!
And where is it located? thank you.
great memories from some days ago !!! aixx
Nice page. Ciao!
Thank you for this great page! As since I`m from Budapest I can surely appreciate a typical XIX. century cityscape:) It was definately a good idea rebuilding the old town hall. It`s an example to follow in all Europe. Greetings! 1courage
Looking so much forward to visiting Riga in September! Thanks for a wonderful page!
Great Page Elena! Riga is one of my favourite haunts too. I´ll be bringing my father in june (first week 2-10/6 ) and am looking forward to it. We'll also be going on daytrips to Sigulda/Turaida, cesis and Jurmala which i think will be great.
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