Celebrating 800 years of Riga there was an excellent sound and light festival. This is an landmark to remember those days on 2001
You can take the bridge to get to the modern skyscraper - Saules akmens (Sun Stone) - and then back to the Riga Castle, which is the residence of the current President of Latvia.
Riga Castle is a presidential residence and a National History Museum of Latvia is also located there.
A square near Rigas pils (Riga castle) - headquarter / main residence of President or Latvia.
Enjoy your morning newspaper on the nice benches next to the flowerbeds or perform for your friends on the improvised stage. The Bank of Latvia and exhibition centre "Arsenals" are just next to you.
Enjoy a tranquil place in the middle of a always busy Riga. Spend some time here to make a lovely walks. Do not miss a Canal boat route - it is a must during Summer.
The Freedom Monument is a memorial located in Riga, Latvia honoring soldiers killed during the Latvian War of Independence (1918–1920). It is considered an important symbol of the freedom
The official history of Latvian opera began in 1912, when the Latviešu Opera was established in Riga by Pāvuls Jurjāns. During the First World War, the singers evacuated to Russia.
Look at the one of the largest buildings opposite the Dome Cathedral - used to be a National Bank in early 20th century. Now it's the home of Radio Latvia. Read more.
Great concerts almost ewery day.Cathedral is the seat of Riga and Latvia Archbishop and Riga Cathedral community church.
UltimateRiga#5: Before you cross the bridge (we suggest to take tram) to visit few sights that exist "on the dark side of Riga", swing by the square that has the double decker tour around Riga.
Did you know that this amazing building was torn down during the WW2, but in 1999 restored exactly as it looked before? See the wonderful ceiling paintings inside!
It was established in 1993 to exhibit artifacts, archive documents, and educate the public about the 51-year period in the 20th century when Latvia was successively occupied by the USSR (1944)
Bring your old keys to the treasure chest. A symbolic key will be made from them during the Riga 810 yrs festival.
The Stone Bridge (Latvian: Akmens tilts) in Riga is a bridge that crosses the Daugava river in Riga
Ultimate experience here on May 9-th. Turn the time machine on and get back to USSR ;) But - be careful here on that particular day!
Arcadia. Utopia. Riga's version of this idyllic vision is on the left bank, in Pārdaugava, near Māra's Pond (Māras dīķis)/anothertravelguide.com/
Built in 1976 and crosses Daugava in Riga. Try to plan your trip carefully - look in webcam: http://www.rigaweather.info/webcam08.html to avoid slippery road!
One of my friends from Finland called it Bunny Island! It could be cute version of rabbit island.
Riga Tower is 2nd tallest concrete tower in Geographic Europe. Observation floor is open almost everyday. By the way, it is also possible to rent TV Tower for private or company party.
Most controversial part of Riga. Lots of contrasts here - a sort of parallel world in modern European city. A special song is dedicated to Maskačka - unknown part of Riga. Read more.
Visit the meat hall and try to buy a nice piece of lamb, without speaking either Latvian or Russian. It's a lot of fun, and the meat is good.
See a quite different panoramic view of Riga from the top-floor of the Academy of Science.
A special place in Riga. A great inspiration in this architect's Andrejs Zeidaks park will surround you. It's a great place and has a wonderful - renovated garden fountain. Must see!.
The All-Latvian Song and Dance Festival has been held here for years. Ever heared - latvians are the nation that sings. This open-air concert hall is a cradle of a Nations songs.
Visit the dopest playground in town!! (look out for the signs or read the map) Even if you got no kids, still check it out. Never before seen stuff on there..
Riga Zoo is a great place where to spend some time during your Riga explorations. Starting from thropical house and ending with bears - you wont be disapointed - lots of pictures here to be taken ;)
In early June, the Latvian Ethnographic Open-Air Museum will hold the annual Traditional Applied Arts Fair, with best craftsmen participating from all over Latvia!
You won't miss the one - with a special form of roof. Still providing part of Riga with water supplies - water tower has been built on 1912/13!.
Check out the Arc de Triomphe and find the tree planted by Peter I the Great who's drawn the first landscape skitch for this park in the early 18th century.
Named in in 1931 in honor of 200 anniversary of US president George Washington's birth. // Nosaukts 1931. par godu ASV prezidenta Džordža Vašigtona 200 dzimšanas dienai.
Arena Riga is an indoor arena in Riga, Latvia. It is primarily used for ice hockey, basketball and concerts.It has been home to the Kontinental Hockey League club Dinamo Riga since 2008.
Breathtaking panoramic view of Riga and tasty cocktails on the top floor of the hotel
Here your nose will smell a scent of pastries, followed by a flow of flowers. Every day the rainbow-coloured flower market right next to Vērmanes Garden Park delights passers-by and costumers.
Vērmanes dārzs (Verman garden) is second oldest park in Riga. Nowadays - a fine and tidy place with a nice open air concert hall.
Come here when it's dark - the lights on the bridges, especially the blue colors of the railway bridge make the river look surreal.
For centuries Lielais Kristaps has been a symbol of the Riga city. Nowadays he stands in a place where is one of few places on a quay where one can actually access the tides of Daugava river.
Here are three interesting buildings - each from a different century. The oldest one dates back to the 15th century.
Festivals, concerts and other cultural events are regularly held in Andrejsala, which has become a favourite haunt for many of the city's young artists and musicians.
Newest bridge across the Daugava River in Riga. They say - it's a most expensive one in the world (over 550 million lats). But the bridge really helps to avoid traffic-jams.
It is worth to see this site. Find the Russian emperors stone here. See forts and hostorical bunkers by the way
Riga Motor Museum has a huge collection of antique vehicles, including a "Kremlin Collection" of cars that were once used by the Soviet leaders Joseph Stalin and Leonid Brezhnev.
UltimateRiga#3: Brothers Grimm' story could be enjoyed in Riga the same way as in Bremen - through a great statue by St. Peter's Church. Don't forget to rub their noses to make the wishes come true! Read more.
St. Peter's Church, one of the oldest and most valuable medieval architecture monuments in the Baltics, has become a culture and art centre and offers you a breathtaking view from it's tower. Enjoy!
Great Beach! Parking 1LVL weekdays, 2LVL weekends during summer months. Beach bar, hotdog, ice-cream stands available. Beach volley ball & football, changing facilities.
The Swedish gate is the only one of eight gates of Riga wall, which have remained up to now. Worth to visit!
The museum offers one of the best opportunities to witness the development of visual art in Latvia and the Baltics. Always interesting art exhibitions right here!
The three-floor museum in Old Riga offers wonderful exhhibitions - always more than one at the same time
One of urban legends tells us that wealthy tradesman placed the two statues of angry-looking cats on the building turret rooftops with their tails towards the old Riga Town Hall. Just follow the tail!
Good museum for boys ;) Not friendly for non latvian speakers - all notes on latvian. Have some text notes on english. On the 2th floor is good collections of army warfare models.
The Powder Tower (Latvian: Pulvertornis) is situated in Riga, Latvia, and originally a part of the defensive system of the town. The Powder Tower was restructured in the years 1937 to 1940 when it was
You can listen to live broadcasts from the parliament on Radio Latvia and ALL the previous sessions (since 2004) too: http://ej.uz/SaeimaLR Read more.
Great little Bazaar that was closed during soviet occupation, once a month they have the farmers market that's well worth a visit Read more.
The symbol of love in the heart of Riga. They say - if you ever have loved you had arranged a date near this clock! :)
The best gourmet restaurant in Baltics with super service. My best restaurant experience so far.
Great food and atmosphere! Definitely woth a visit. Totally international cuisine: japanese, turkish, local. Italian, scandinavian.
Famous for their weekend brunch offer and extra friendly staff attitude. Probably the best coffee in city!
Enjoy first coworking space in Riga. Try to charge your mobile devices wireless. And above all - make your freelance time more efficient! Read more.
