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Jurmalas gatve, LV 1029 Riga, Latvia
$55 a day
Cozy, newly renovated, fully furnished apartment. Just 10 minutes from the
airport and 15 minutes drive from the old town of Riga. Well-equipped
rooms: King-size bed, a large sofa in the living room, LCD TV, washing
machine, refrigerator. Wi-Fi, Dining table n kitchen. Towels, linens, hair
dryer, liquid soap provided.
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Krišjāņa Valdemāra street, LV-1013 Riga, Latvia
$128 per day
Parking: Free parking Communications: cable TV, Internet Safety:
locking lock, alarm, security door, video cameras WC, air conditioning,
bath, shower, washing machine Additional information: furniture,
refrigerator, separate entrance
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6. Old City Riga (Vecriga)
around Maza Pils iela, Riga, Latvia
“I believe it's Europe's best kept secret. Beautifully clean, easy
to walk around, great food, great beer, amazing museums and
galleries and around every corner, another quaint, delightful
vista.”
“people trying to sell you drugs”
7. Latvian National Opera
Aspazijas bulv. 3, Riga LV-1050, Latvia
http://www.opera.lv/en/what-s-new/
“Best seats in the house for 22 lats to see the Latvian
National Ballet perform La Bayadere. The opera house is
very impressive and well worth a visit”
8. Riga Motormuseum
Sergeja Eizensteina iela 6, Riga 1079, Latvia
http://www.motormuzejs.lv
“While most of the cars were serial models in the other
similar museums I had been to, this one featured many
exclusive ones - made for the Romanian king, for Stalin or
given as a gift to Gorky. In addition, it features a lot of
Soviet vehicles which were nice to remember.”
9. View of Riga from St
Peter's Church Tower
Skarnu 19, Riga, Latvia
If you would like a great view of Old Town Riga and the
surrounds then this is a must. Take your camera and be
prepared for a stunning view of this magnificent City.
10. The Museum of the
Occupation of Latvia
Strelnieku laukums 1, Riga LV-1050, Latvia
http://okupacijasmuzejs.lv/en
“A wonderfully presented history of Latvia's dreadful
occupation by the Soviet Union and an absolute testament to
the strength and courage of the Latvian people. I was a bit
concerned that it would be overly depressing and heart
wrenching, but overall, I found it uplifting to read how people
survived and now thrive.”
11. Freedom Monument
(Brivibas Piemineklis)
1 Brivivas iela / Pilsetas kanals, Riga, Latvia
The Freedom Monument holds in her hands three stars,
symbolising the three reigions of Latvia: Courland
(Kurzeme), Livland (Vidzeme), Lettgallen (Latgale).
12. House of Blackheads
1 Kalku iela, Riga LV-1035 , Latvia
“One of the most magnificent buildings in Town Hall
Square is the House of Blackheads (circa 1334 and rebuilt
in 1995-99), which once hosted a brotherhood of foreign
merchants and now serves as both a museum and concert
hall.”
13. St. Peter's Church
Skarnu 19, Riga, Latvia
Church itself was destroyed during the WW2 and rebuilt
in the 60s. The bell tower gives great views across the old
town and really helps with getting your bearings over the
small city centre. Main church is pretty much the usual
offerings with a small art/ jewellery exhibition.
14. Cat House
Meistaru 19, Riga 1050, Latvia
The story behind this unique architecture tells of its
Latvian owner who was denied membership in the
powerful Great Guild; to show his displeasure, he built
two cat sculptures on his roof with their backsides facing
the Guild and their tails straight up to finish the insult.
15. Latvian War Museum
(Latvijas Kara muzejs)
Smilsu iela 20, Riga 1868, Latvia
http://www.karamuzejs.lv/en/index.php
Free entrance
16. Riga Ghetto and Latvian
Holocaust Museum
Maskavas 14a, Riga, Latvia
http://www.rgm.lv/?lang=en
“It takes some effort to find the museum. Yes, it's in one of the warehouse
buildings on your way from the open-closed giant marketplace. The
photographs and the panels with names offer some information about what
how Latvia's Jews lived before the war and what happened to them during the
Holocaust. The museum is located in the former ghetto, and it is worth to take a
walk in that area (most buildings exist till today).”
17. Swedish Gate (Zviedru
Varti)
11 Tornu iela,, Riga, Latvia
This is the only surviving city gate of Riga, which was
built into the city wall in 1698 during Swedish rule.
18. Zorbing in Riga with
Zorb.lv
Dzeguzkalns | Dzeguzu 30, Riga LV-1007, Latvia
http://zorb.lv
“The "Zorb" is an inflatable human hamster ball. First you hike up a
hill, pull of your shoes, strap yourself into a harness, grab hold of the
handles and then you roll down a hillside guaranteed to leave you dizzy,
breathless and laughing at the end of the ride”
20. Skyline Bar
Elizabetes 55 | Radisson Blu Hotel Latvija, Riga, Latvia
http://www.skylinebar.lv
“Great bar with great drinks. The selection is very good, but
not over the top. The perfect place in Riga to lounge, socialize
and party! They charge an entrance fee Thurs-Saturday of like 2
lat, so no big deal”
21. Black Magic Bar
Kalku Iela no 10, Riga, Latvia
http://www.since1752.lv
“Absolutely incredible place, I'd highly recommend to go downstairs
and enjoy the atmosphere of middle ages alchemy laboratory. You will
be guided by nice ladies into the secrets of balzam's receipt, which, by
the grapevine, was invente there. Tasty coffee, lots of cocktails and
small surprises. Must see!:)”
22. Studio 69
Terbatas str. 73, Riga 1001, Latvia
http://info.studio69.lv/en/index.html
“Well designed club with good sound and nice atmosphere. It's
also possible to book a table there. This place is a part of huge
entertainment complex with SPA, hotel, fitness and other
clubs.”
27. Pelmeni XL
7 Kalku, Riga, Latvia
Price range: $5 - $10
“Pelmeni are a kind of ravioli filled with meat, often thought of as
Russian cuisine. Pelmeni XXL is an interesting Gaudi-styled self-
service restaurant in train station. It's self service, so grab a bowl, fill it
with the Pelmeni of your choice, and the lady at the cashier weighs the
bowl and charges you accordingly. Toppings of Smetana, onions, etc.
available. Cost works out to be 1-2 LVL.”
