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Sightseeing
Alberta iela is a street in central Riga known for its Art Nouveau buildings. It was built in 1901 and named after Bishop Albert who founded Riga in 1201.
Art Nouveau architecture in Riga makes up roughly one third of all buildings in the centre of Riga, making the Latvian capital the city with the highest concentration of Art Nouveau architecture anywhere in the world. Built during a period of rapid economic growth, most of the Art Nouveau buildings of Riga date from between 1904 and 1914.
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Albert Street
10 Alberta ielaAlberta iela is a street in central Riga known for its Art Nouveau buildings. It was built in 1901 and named after Bishop Albert who founded Riga in 1201.
Art Nouveau architecture in Riga makes up roughly one third of all buildings in the centre of Riga, making the Latvian capital the city with the highest concentration of Art Nouveau architecture anywhere in the world. Built during a period of rapid economic growth, most of the Art Nouveau buildings of Riga date from between 1904 and 1914.
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The Freedom Monument is a memorial honouring soldiers killed during the Latvian War of Independence (1918–1920). It is considered an important symbol of the freedom, independence and sovereignty of Latvia. Unveiled in 1935, the 42-metre (138 ft) high monument of granite, travertine, and copper often serves as the focal point of public gatherings and official ceremonies in Riga.
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자유 기념비
The Freedom Monument is a memorial honouring soldiers killed during the Latvian War of Independence (1918–1920). It is considered an important symbol of the freedom, independence and sovereignty of Latvia. Unveiled in 1935, the 42-metre (138 ft) high monument of granite, travertine, and copper often serves as the focal point of public gatherings and official ceremonies in Riga.
AB 담비스
Nice view on Riga panorama.
Adventure capital of Latvia with lots of activities to be done. From historical castles to recreation activities. Best time to visit whole year round.
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Sigulda
Adventure capital of Latvia with lots of activities to be done. From historical castles to recreation activities. Best time to visit whole year round.
Doma laukums
Doma laukumsCentral square of the Old town.
Parks & Nature
Just a half hour’s drive from Riga’s center, nestled in a pine forest, one of Europe’s oldest and largest outdoor museums can be found alongside the shore of Lake Jugla. It is called the Ethnographic Open-Air Museum of Latvia.
At the Open-Air Museum you can find farmsteads of Latvian farmers, craftsmen, and fishermen. They all contain permanent exhibitions – household and working tools, interior furnishings – which characterize the time period, the district, and the owner’s vocation.
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라트비아 민속 박물관
21 Brīvdabas ielaJust a half hour’s drive from Riga’s center, nestled in a pine forest, one of Europe’s oldest and largest outdoor museums can be found alongside the shore of Lake Jugla. It is called the Ethnographic Open-Air Museum of Latvia.
At the Open-Air Museum you can find farmsteads of Latvian farmers, craftsmen, and fishermen. They all contain permanent exhibitions – household and working tools, interior furnishings – which characterize the time period, the district, and the owner’s vocation.
Mežaparks is a neighbourhood of Northern District in Riga. The name is literally translated as "forest park". The park was built in the early 20th century and was originally called Kaiserwald. It was one of the world's first garden cities. It had large number of Art Nouveau and Eclectic villas for upper class inhabitants of Riga.
Today it is still one of the wealthier areas of Riga, the Mežaparks Great Bandstand hosts the Latvian Song and Dance Festival in early July every five years, next in 2018.
Mežaparks is also host to the Riga Zoo and its lakeside locale allows for various water sporting activities.
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Mežaparks
Mežaparks is a neighbourhood of Northern District in Riga. The name is literally translated as "forest park". The park was built in the early 20th century and was originally called Kaiserwald. It was one of the world's first garden cities. It had large number of Art Nouveau and Eclectic villas for upper class inhabitants of Riga.
Today it is still one of the wealthier areas of Riga, the Mežaparks Great Bandstand hosts the Latvian Song and Dance Festival in early July every five years, next in 2018.
Mežaparks is also host to the Riga Zoo and its lakeside locale allows for various water sporting activities.
Gateways of river Daugava to the Baltic Sea. You can watch how cruise ships are passing by, enjoy beautiful sunsets or simple get out of the city centre. Best way how to get there either to take a taxi or use car sharing services
https://www.carguru.lv/en).
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만갈살라 부두
Gateways of river Daugava to the Baltic Sea. You can watch how cruise ships are passing by, enjoy beautiful sunsets or simple get out of the city centre. Best way how to get there either to take a taxi or use car sharing services
https://www.carguru.lv/en).
Arts & Culture
The Art Museum RIGA BOURSE is an architectural monument of national importance. It was built between 1852 and 1855 in the style of a Venetian renaissance palazzo symbolising wealth and plenitude. The design was by the St. Petersburg architect of German origin Harald Julius Bosse (1812-1894) and for the first time in its history, all the rooms are open to the public.
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리가 미술관 BIRZI
6 Doma laukumsThe Art Museum RIGA BOURSE is an architectural monument of national importance. It was built between 1852 and 1855 in the style of a Venetian renaissance palazzo symbolising wealth and plenitude. The design was by the St. Petersburg architect of German origin Harald Julius Bosse (1812-1894) and for the first time in its history, all the rooms are open to the public.
Latvian National Museum of Art is the largest depository of professional art in Latvia and takes an important place in collecting, preserving and popularizing the cultural values in Latvia and foreign countries. It regularly organizes art exhibitions, educational activities and cultural events.
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Latvian National Museum Of Art
1 Jaņa Rozentāla laukumsLatvian National Museum of Art is the largest depository of professional art in Latvia and takes an important place in collecting, preserving and popularizing the cultural values in Latvia and foreign countries. It regularly organizes art exhibitions, educational activities and cultural events.
The library building was designed by the internationally acclaimed Latvian-born architect Gunnar Birkerts (USA), and it is among the greatest cultural projects of the 21st century in Latvia. Besides the standard services and routine operations, the Castle of Light and its infrastructure serves as a platform for activities of various cooperation partners and a place of unique creative synergies.
Excursions in the new National Library of Latvia building are available. Duration of the tour 1 hour. Pre-booking on weekdays (Mon-Fri) from 9.00 to 17.00, phone +371 22022920, e-mail: ekskursijas@lnb.lv
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National Library of Latvia
3 Mūkusalas ielaThe library building was designed by the internationally acclaimed Latvian-born architect Gunnar Birkerts (USA), and it is among the greatest cultural projects of the 21st century in Latvia. Besides the standard services and routine operations, the Castle of Light and its infrastructure serves as a platform for activities of various cooperation partners and a place of unique creative synergies.
Excursions in the new National Library of Latvia building are available. Duration of the tour 1 hour. Pre-booking on weekdays (Mon-Fri) from 9.00 to 17.00, phone +371 22022920, e-mail: ekskursijas@lnb.lv
The Museum offers guided tours of the basement prison cells and an exhibition about the history of KGB activities in Latvia during the Soviet occupation.
More info: http://kgbbuilding.lv
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The Left Door Bar
12 Antonijas ielaThe Museum offers guided tours of the basement prison cells and an exhibition about the history of KGB activities in Latvia during the Soviet occupation.
More info: http://kgbbuilding.lv
Shopping
Galerija Centrs
16 Audēju ielaOldest shopping mall in Latvia, opened back in 1926.
Galleria Riga
67 Dzirnavu ielaDrinks & Nightlife
카네페스 문화 센터
15 Skolas ielaPlease visit http://www.kanepes.lv/en/par/ for detailed information.
Northern Anchor Brewing Co.
8 Matīsa ielaNewest craft beer breweries around the town.
Labietis
9a Aristida Briāna ielaOldest craft beer brewery in Riga.
Alķīmiķis
12 Lāčplēša ielaVest Riga
1 Stabu ielaCity bar with nice and cozy atmosphere.
Food Scene
The best coffee in town + delicious food all day long (brunch, lunch, dinner).
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Rocket Bean Roastery
29/31 Miera ielaThe best coffee in town + delicious food all day long (brunch, lunch, dinner).
Valtera Restorāns
8 Miesnieku ielaOne of the best restaurants serving delicious Latvian food.
Great atmosphere if desire warm laidback and inspiring coffee break.
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Parunāsim kafe'teeka
4 Mazā Pils ielaGreat atmosphere if desire warm laidback and inspiring coffee break.
3 pavāru restorāns "Tam labam būs augt"
4 Torņa ielaGreat food from great chefs.
La Kanna
5 Tērbatas ielaPerfect for weekend brunches.
FERMA
7 Valkas ielaOne of the best restaurants in the town.
If you are visiting Mežaparks, then this is a must visit. You will feel there as back in Soviet times. Serving three types of shashlik - pork, chicken, lamb. All good, all tasty + variety of fresh vegetables as side dishes. Only cash!
BBQ
22 Mores ielaIf you are visiting Mežaparks, then this is a must visit. You will feel there as back in Soviet times. Serving three types of shashlik - pork, chicken, lamb. All good, all tasty + variety of fresh vegetables as side dishes. Only cash!
Street Pizza
4a Meža ielaBest pizza in Riga, probably even in Latvia and whole Baltics.
Innocent
34-2 Blaumaņa ielaTasty food all day long.
Ausmeņa Kebabs
12 Skolas ielaLocal kebab. Tasty and fresh.