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Tatiana Markova
Alexandra Neilande
I work in the cities: Riga, Sigulda, Jurmala, Rundale, Cesis, Bauska, Ventspils, Turaida, Kuldiga, Liepaja
Hello! My name is Alexandra. If you want not just to visit Riga and Latvia, but to get acquainted with the history, architecture and way of life of the Latvian capital, learn a lot...
Engashova Svetlana
I work in the cities: Riga, Jurmala, Sigulda, Bauska, Valmiera, Cesis, Rundale, Kuldiga, Ventpils, Mezotne
If you like to travel and decide to visit Riga, Latvia, I will help you see the most picturesque places! I am a certified guide in Riga and Latvia. I offer walking tours...
Olga Murane
I work in the cities: Riga, Sigulda, Jurmala, Bauska, Rundale, Cesis
I love my city very much. And for more than 10 years now, it has been with great pleasure that I have been introducing guests to such an ancient and romantic Riga, its secrets and legends. I think to Riga...
Inga Barnicha
I work in the cities: Riga, Jurmala, Bauska, Sigulda, Rundale, Turaida, Saulkrasti, Dunte, Carnikava
Dear travelers, welcome to Riga! My name is Inga, I am a professional tour guide. I love our beautiful city with its rich history, unforgettable...
Inna Vilisova
I work in the cities: Riga, Jurmala, Sigulda, Jugend
I have been working as a guide for 15 years. Riga is a bundle of history, legends, architecture and traditions. And I will be happy to reveal all this beauty, sophistication and antiquity for you. You'll want...
Leonids Medvedevs
I work in the cities: Riga, Sigulda, Cesis, Bauska, Jelgava, Rundale, Turaida
I have been working as a guide since 2008. I am a member of the Latvian Professional Guides Association (LPGA). I conduct individual and group excursions in Riga and other cities of Latvia. I have...
Anastasia Sokolova
I work in the cities: Riga, Jurmala, Sigulda, Rundale, Jelgava, Bauska, Cesis, Kuldiga, Dunte, Saulkrasti
Welcome to Latvia! Curious facts and mysterious legends, fascinating stories and piquant stories, as well as lightness, positivity, cheerfulness - and much more...
Alexey Lukyanchikov
Tatiana Semenovykh
Natalia Trone
I work in the cities: Riga, Jelgava, Sigulda, Cesis, Jurmala, Ventspils, Rundale, Tallinn, Stockholm, Helsinki
Welcome to the Baltics! Since childhood, I have loved to travel and learn something new. And over time, my hobby became my favorite job. I am a professional guide...
Svetlana Markova
I work in the cities: Riga, Jurmala, Rundale, Cesis
Dear guests of Riga! I invite you to go on an exciting and non-trivial journey around Riga and Latvia! Without forgetting the classic routes, we will also dive into...
Valery Bartsis
Yury Sogis
I work in the cities: Riga, Jurmala, Sigulda, Cesis, Ventspils
Dear friends, for half a century now my life has been connected with Riga. This is an amazing city, full of European charm and mystery. Riga changes its face every day - in...
Roman Dmitriev
Julia Treskalova
I work in the following cities: Riga
Irena Vinde (Vindedze)
I work in the cities: Riga, Jurmala, Sigulda, Jaunpils, Bauska, Kuldiga, Kolka, Rundale, Ventspils, Cesis
Greetings to all visitors to my page! I will be glad to see you in Riga and Latvia! Believe me, there is something to see in our places. It’s impossible not to fall in love with Latvia! She's rich...
Silvia Berga
I work in the cities: Riga, Old, Diplomatic, Jugendstil, Jurmala, Rundale, Sigulda, Ethnographic, Entertainment, Night
Dear guests of Riga! I have been working in the Latvian real estate sector for over ten years, and six of them have been managing my company SIA "Real Estate in Latvia", my main...
Lyudmila Renge
Andis Artmanis
I work in the cities: Riga, Sigulda, Ventspils, Saulkrasti, Valmiera, Kuldiga, Jelgava, Bauska
I have lived in Riga all my life and consider this city the most beautiful city in the world :), although I have highlighted quite a lot of different cities. I really love giving tours of...
Kristine Lozowska
Svetlana Bronitskaya
I work in the cities: Riga, Jurmala, Sigulda, Kipsala
Welcome! I am a native resident of Old Riga; I know every street, every corner, house, all the secrets, mysteries and legends. I love my hometown and want to introduce you...
Dmitry Luchkin
Tatiana Fedorova
I work in the cities: Riga, Jurmala
Good afternoon dear friends. Glad to meet you. My name is Tatyana. If you are interested in history, geography, and travel a lot, then I think you have come to...
Alexander Samulevich
I work in the cities: Riga, Jurmala, Sigulda, Cesis, Vilnius, Tallinn, Stockholm, Oslo
Extensive work experience! Individual approach to each client! All client wishes will be listened to and fulfilled to the maximum!
GALINA OZERSKAYA
Lidiya Gornostaeva
Ludvikis Berzins
I work in the cities: Riga, Sigulda, Jurmala
Main work in Riga: Old Town, apartment buildings, central market, museums. Music and theater in Riga...
Irina Zhemchugova
I work in the cities: Riga, Jurmala, Sigulda, Kuldiga, Ventspils
Hello! If you are reading this, it means you are planning to visit Riga. Riga is a little Paris, as both guests of the city and its residents say. I'll be happy to show you...
Valentina Gorshkova
I work in the cities: Riga, Jurmala, Rundale, Bauska, Cesis, Sigulda, Turaida, Ventspils, Kuldiga, Jelgava
Dear guests! I am glad that you decided to get to know my favorite city and country where I live. I am a historian by education and a tour guide by profession. I am...
Ilse Carlsone
I work in the cities: Riga, Jurmala, Sigulda, Cesis, Kuldiga
Welcome to Latvia! My name is Ilse and I am happy to show my country to tourists from all over the world - small and large groups, adults and children. We can go...
Martins Tirums
I work in the cities: Riga, Jurmala, Liepaja, Rezekne, Ventspils
Latvia as a tourist destination also needs to be given its due place. Agree, very often, if not always, only Riga and Jurmala are associated with Latvia, completely in the shadow...
Alexander Volovik
Galina Sereda
I work in the cities: Riga, Jurmala, Sigulda, Rundāle Castle, Tartu, Cesis, Tallinn, Vilnius
Good afternoon everyone. If you are planning your trip to the Baltics, then be sure to leave at least 1 day to get to know our country and you will see - you will have a desire...
Irena Recha
I work in the cities: Riga, Jurmala, Cesis, Sigulda, Kuldiga, Daugavpils, Ventspils, Rundale
Good afternoon My hometown is Riga and I offer various excursions around Riga - walking tours through the old city and by car through the city's districts. I can also offer one-day...
Lyudmila Sukhareva
I work in the cities: Riga, Jurmala, Sigulda, Rundale, Cesis
I will be very glad to meet you in Riga - the city of inspiration and romanticism. We'll stroll through the narrow streets of the old fortified city, see the Art Nouveau ensemble of the city center and...
Peter Boykov
I work in the cities: Riga, Sigulda, Kuldiga, Cesis, Tallinn
I love non-boring tourists who want to combine knowledge with relaxation. Architecture and history, cooking and entertainment. You need to see and try everything in order to understand something...
Larisa Karpova
I work in the cities: Riga, Jurmala, Sigulda, Cesis, Rundale, Bauska, Mezotne, Salaspils, Ventspils, Aluksne
Welcome to the interesting country of Latvia! My name is Larisa. Certified Riga tour guide (Certifikats Nr.022). I started leading tours a long time ago. Fell in love with this...
Galina Guseva
I work in the cities: Riga, Rundale, Jurmala, Cesis
Hello! My name is Galina. It will be my great pleasure to help you get to know and love Latvia. If necessary, I will provide assistance in organizing accommodation and planning...
Valerijs Sudnickis
I work in the cities: Riga, Jurmala, Sigulda, Rundale, Ventspils, Cesis, Valmiera, Daugavpils, Bauska, Kuldiga
I offer you all kinds of travel options, excursions with a professional guide around Riga - the old city, the boulevard ring, evening Riga with inspection of Art Nouveau objects and...
Lyudmila Vanaga
I work in the cities: Riga, Sigulda, Rundale, Jurmala, Cesis
My motto: “I adore all kinds of life” And in our Riga there is plenty of this “all sorts of things”. In the cellar of the Porcelain Museum you can paint a jug, a plate and after firing...
Alexandra Dementieva
I work in the cities: Riga, Jurmala, Sigulda, Bauska, Rundale
Let's get to know each other! I'm Alexandra. I'm a fifth-generation Riga resident. My first education is as a flight attendant. I always liked to travel and get to know new cities and countries, as well as introduce...
Armands Muiznieks
I work in the cities: Riga, Liepaja, Cesis, Kuldiga, Jurmala, Tervete, Daugavpils, Ventspils, Jelgava, Sigulda
For those tourists who like to have an easy and interesting time, I offer my services. I will try to be it a classic excursion or transfer or work or in a place...
Natalya Tsymanova
I work in the cities: Riga, Sigulda, Jurmala, Cesis, Rundale, Kuldiga, Bauska, Tukums
Hello! I am a certified guide, I work with individual tourists, as well as with groups (including schoolchildren). I invite you to get to know Riga better...
Oscar Silavs
I work in the cities: Riga, Jurmala, Sigulda, Cesis, Jelgava, Bauska-Rundale, Saulkrasti, Kuldiga, Aglona, Ventspils
Hello! My name is Oscars. I am a professional guide and conduct excursions along the tourist trails of Riga and throughout Latvia, introducing places of history and recreation - the Old Town,...
Ludmila Oginskaja
I work in the cities: Riga, Jurmala, Sigulda, Rundale, Bauska, Cesis, Castles of Latvia
Oddly enough, Latvia is a rather expensive country and a holiday in Riga can cost a pretty penny. The main expense item may be travel around the city and food. Gasoline is relatively expensive in Latvia (more than 55 rubles per liter), so getting around the city is cheaper (and easier, since in the historical center, which is usually what tourists are interested in, there are many pedestrian streets, or one-way traffic and it will take longer to walk than drive) on foot.
Eating in the city center is quite expensive. As a rule, a piece of cake and coffee in a cafe will cost you 700-800 rubles for two, so if you want to save money, it is always better to look for a place away from the center or the embankment. In Riga there is a network of inexpensive cafes - Lido, this is a self-service catering chain. As a rule, Lido has a very large selection and very reasonable prices, however, they do not have the most convenient location in the city. For fast food lovers in Riga there will be no problems at all: fast food chain restaurants have approximately the same prices as in Russia and are located throughout the city.
It is better to buy souvenirs in specialized shops, since in shops at a tourist site the price for them can be 2-3 times higher. One ordinary magnet can cost 200-250 rubles.
It is better to go to Riga in the summer, since it is still the Baltic states and in winter it is quite cool here, plus, in summer Riga hosts all kinds of outdoor festivals, and once every few years there is a sailing regatta.
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Weather in Riga by month:
| Month | Temperature | Cloudiness | Rainy days / Precipitation |
Number of solar hours per day |
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| During the day | At night | |||||
| January | -2.5°C | -4.1°C | 74.5% | 3 days (47.3 mm.) | 7h. 31m. | |
| February | -1.3°C | -3.9°C | 72.3% | 3 days (38.1 mm.) | 9 o'clock 31m. | |
| March | 2.5°C | -1.3°C | 60.1% | 3 days (32.9 mm.) | 11 o'clock 52m. | |
| April | 8.5°C | 3.1°C | 50.0% | 4 days (51.3 mm.) | 14h. 19m. | |
| May | 15.4°C | 8.4°C | 35.5% | 4 days (56.2 mm.) | 16h. 31m. | |
| June | 19.4°C | 12.7°C | 36.4% | 5 days (59.2 mm.) | 17h. 46m. | |
| July | 22.1°C | 15.5°C | 34.4% | 6 days (77.1 mm.) | 17h. 8m. | |
| August | 21.4°C | 14.9°C | 35.5% | 5 days (57.2 mm.) | 15h. 9m. | |
| September | 16.8°C | 11.7°C | 43.9% | 4 days (67.3 mm.) | 12h. 45m. | |
| October | 9.5°C | 6.2°C | 52.0% | 5 days (54.0 mm.) | 10 o'clock 20m. | |
| November | 5.0°C | 3.2°C | 64.7% | 2 days (40.9 mm.) | 8h. 7m. | |
| December | 1.7°C | 0.2°C | 75.1% | 3 days (42.1 mm.) | 6h. 51m. | |
*This table displays weather averages collected over more than three years
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Cost of a holiday in Riga. October 2018.
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The basic cost of a 4-day tour with departure and return to Kyiv is 99 euros. Two sightseeing excursions for free (Riga and Vilnius). 2 nights in the Riga Linovo 3* hotel, breakfast included. The hotel is three stops from the center of Riga Pērnavas iela 32, Latgales priekšpilsēta, Rīga, LV-1009. Group of 20 people. We were with a child under 8 years old, 30% discount on tours and excursions.
We were not warned that we could safely use Privat cards. We only took cash. Already lost the habit of using them)
"Riga's secrets. The magic of Art Nouveau and Riga's parks" - 10 euros, the excursion was paid along with the cost of the tour. Good tour guide. But the excursion itself was very detailed, I didn’t remember even half of what I heard.
bus excursion to Trakai/Lithuania with lunch at a Karaite restaurant - 25 euros, the excursion was paid along with the cost of the tour. I liked the tour guide. But very, very long and detailed. Lunch is not tasty.
Bus excursion to Tallinn with a guide around the old city - 40 euros, the excursion was paid along with the cost of the tour. I liked that it was interesting and not oversaturated with information.
I confess honestly, I have wanted to do this for a very long time trip to Riga. Firstly, because there really is something to see here. And secondly, because trip to Latvia– for a long time remained the only piece of the puzzle that I was missing. It just so happened that among all the countries with which Belarus borders, I have never been only to Latvia. This year alone we have traveled, visited and visited. But, not surprisingly, it is Latvia, such a close country in every sense, that has always remained outside our tourist routes.
The appearance of Superbus buses in Lithuania, which sells tickets from Vilnius to Riga for only three euros, allowed us to fulfill our long-standing dream and finally visit the last of our neighboring countries. This opportunity could not be missed. Therefore, very soon, having taken a couple of days off from work, we took tickets for the Grodno-Vilnius flight and, accompanied by the heart-warming songs of Katya Ogonyok (which the driver of the Grodno minibus apparently loved very much), we went to the capital of Lithuania, where double-decker Superbus buses were already waiting for us. Eventually, trip to Riga lasted for a full nine hours. But even taking into account the two-hour stop in Vilnius, we only gained in terms of money, comfort and time. However, I will not dwell on this issue in more detail. If you want, read our article. All the ways to get to the Latvian capital are described in detail there.
Bus Superbus (daughter of Polish Bus). The cabin has Wi-Fi, a toilet, climate control, soft chairs and other attributes of a decaying Europe. Ticket price: 3 euros. Well, where is the justice?
...At the Riga station we were met by a girl named Veronica, the owner of the apartment we rented through AIRBNB. After this there was a short night, stories about architecture in the art nouveau style and detailed instructions regarding the most interesting places and establishments of the city, which mixed in my head into such a mess that I did not remember absolutely anything from it. We reached Riga late in the evening, and therefore by this time I was already pretty tired. All I had enough strength for on the first day was a walk to the local Lido. The present travel around Riga started a day later...
Deniss Maidanovs and Semyons Slepakovs... It’s not visible in the photo, but the only singer whose last name has remained unchanged is our Max Korzh. He has a concert there soon. More precisely, probably, concertas.
Riga in the evening
Walk around Riga: a journey of a million photos
For $34 a day we rented a very nice apartment almost in the very center of the city. The spire of the new Church of St. Gertrude was visible right from the windows of our house. That’s why it was from there that we began our acquaintance with the city.
I took pictures of her ten times. And if it weren’t for the “Belarusian Shopping Center”, whose sign unexpectedly caught my eye, I would have taken as many more photos.
Belarusian shopping center. A portal to another reality. You should see what kind of saleswomen there are... Fatal.
Riga itself turned out to be a surprisingly photogenic city. As before, here I wanted to photograph literally everything - ancient houses along Brivibas Avenue, ancient churches, funny faces on the facades of buildings...
Some time later, VKONTAKT worship, which became my Tanya’s new religion, forced me to arrange a small photo shoot for her in a local park...
And then in another...
Along the way, the Riga Cathedral of the Nativity of Christ slipped into the frame.
And the glass skyscraper of the Latvia Hotel (also known as the Radisson Blue Hotel).
On one of its top floors there is the Sky Line bar, which offers a cool view of the city. On weekdays you can get there for free. But the prices there are steep... Even very... Seriously! Just "Piranha 3D".
By the way, before I forget. If you are not on Brivibas Avenue, pay attention to this dark building with the inscription “Pasta”. Yes, yes, you would think that this is an Italian restaurant. But in fact, this is one of the central post offices. In this place you can buy cool magnets for just one and a half euros. In the city center, exactly the same souvenirs cost 2-2.5 times more. In general, save your money. Travel to Riga– will also give you the opportunity to part with them.
Riga Statue of Liberty. Almost New York... Well, or not quite...
Although in general, I would not say that Riga is a super-mega-expensive city. Prices here are higher than in Las Palmas, but lower than in Charleroi. In “Belgian Chelyabinsk” a regular package costs 0.9 euros in a store. In Latvia, you can buy a bottle of beer for this money (0.5-0.7 euros in a store). And there will be some left over for some chips.
You can estimate your expenses and imagine what awaits you during your trip to Riga on the Numbeo website. This project allows you to compare prices in different cities around the world. Overall, it's a good thing.
Travel insurance to Riga
In one of my previous articles, I already wrote that during this trip to Latvia I caught a serious cold. Riga is a city located by the sea. Therefore, the weather here changes ten times a day. A second ago the sun was shining. And then - bam - and suddenly wild cold. At least, during this autumn trip I still couldn’t guess with clothes.
One more thing... I don’t know whether you are aware or not, but all medicines in Riga pharmacies are sold only by prescription. That’s why I personally didn’t even manage to buy myself the banal “Antigrippin” when I really needed it. As a result, I saved myself with warm tea (and walked around in three sweaters and two pants). Why am I writing all this? So that you don't repeat my mistake. Therefore, before traveling to Latvia, be sure to get yourself insurance. Let it be even the simplest and cheapest one (at least some Belgosstrakh). Although personally I would advise you to buy a policy. Here are the insurance policies of all the leading companies on the planet (including such well-known companies as Liberty and ERV). And the policies themselves, sometimes, are even cheaper than on the official websites of certain companies.
Housing in Riga
During this trip, we rented this nice studio a couple of kilometers from the Old Town. It is well furnished, conveniently located, and there are several inexpensive cafes and good supermarkets nearby. Therefore, you can safely choose this option for your trip. The asking price is $34 per day (well, of course, if nothing has changed since then). Although we personally rented it even cheaper (since before this trip I had several discount bonuses on the AIRBNB website). You can also get a small discount on your booking. To do this, you just need to register in the system using this link.
As for hotels, there are a lot of them here too. At the same time (unsurprisingly) in this city they cost almost the same as private apartments. I have collected my personal selection of the best hotels, hostels and apartments in the Latvian capital. Read it. I think you will find it interesting.
The city of Riga is the capital of Latvia and the geographical center of the Baltics. The city is located on the Daugava River, near the Gulf of Riga.
In the 14th and 15th centuries, Riga was one of the most important trading centers of the Hanseatic League, and received special rights to transport goods to the East. Today Riga is a very attractive city for living, doing business and other activities. In addition, it is an important transport hub - with the Riga Commercial Port, an international airport and a developed road and railway network.
Riga is highly developed in the system of education and culture, which is one of the foundations of the Latvian economy, and in this direction it is the largest center in the Baltics. Riga is very culturally developed, and every year the numerous exhibitions, conferences and cultural events taking place in this city contribute to its international reputation (by the way, Riga received the title of European Capital of Culture 2014, so we can expect a huge number of events and guests in 2014 year).
For those who prefer visual information to text, we have prepared a short one (in English).
About Riga
Question: How big is Riga?
Answer: Riga is located on the Daugava River (Latin: “Daugava”, Western Dvina), originating from Lake Okhvat in Russia and covering an area of more than 307 square kilometers.
Question: What is the dialing code for Riga numbers?
Answer: The code of all telephones in Riga, as well as the country, is +371
Question: How many people live in Riga?
Answer: This city on the Baltic Sea coast is home to more than 641,007 people (2015). But on weekdays, it adds another good 100,000 due to those who live outside the city but come to work in the city.
Question: What language is spoken in Riga?
Answer: In Riga, people speak Latvian and Russian. English is also widely spoken, so you will have no problem continuing a conversation in a restaurant or cafe, or just on the street in mixed English-speaking company. By the way, the Russian-speaking population of Riga is very large (about 52%), so Russian speech can be heard on almost every corner of the city.
Question: Where to stay in Riga?
More than 100 hotels of different types and price categories have been opened in Riga, located in various quarters from the Old Town to peripheral areas. We would still advise you to choose something closer to the center or Old Riga. As a rule, hotel prices in the Old Town are 20% more expensive, but you will be located in the very heart of the city. Most hotels can be booked through Booking.com, Hotels.com and other booking sites (for example Hostelbookers.com for booking hostels), which, in our opinion, is cheaper, more convenient and safer, in case the reservation goes wrong.
What to see in Riga
Question: Tell me about one of the main attractions of Riga.
Answer: In terms of architects, the area called the Quiet Center (Klusais Centrs), which is famous for its unique architecture of buildings and structures “Jugendstiel” and “Art Noveau”, is especially interesting, as well as of course the old town (), with well-preserved architecture of those times, which attracts a huge number of tourists.
Question: What else should not be missed in Riga?
Answer: A lot! There are so many places and things to see and do in Riga. These include St. Peter's Church and the towers in. By taking a short elevator ride up to the observation deck of the tower, and taking a couple of steps forward in front of you, you will be able to see stunning views of the Old Town, the Central Market, the Daugava and much more. The church interior is impressive in itself.
Also make sure you visit the Latvian National Museum of Fine Arts in Kr. Valdemara. Founded in the early 20th century, this impressive museum-gallery was purpose-built as an art museum. Here you will see more than 52,000 paintings and sculptures from Latvia, the Baltics, as well as a large number of works by Russian artists.
If you're ready for a trip outside the city, then head ahead to the Latvian Open Air Ethnographic Museum, which is located near Lake Jugla. The journey takes only about 15 minutes by taxi, and once you get to the museum you will understand that it was worth the trip. You can see the houses of fishermen, potters and peasants, as well as housing for animals and various religious buildings of the Middle Ages. This open-air museum is home to 118 different buildings from all over Latvia. With an area of 80 hectares and stunning scenery, you can simply wander around and enjoy the natural beauty while learning about the life of Latvian residents in days gone by.
Question: On average, how much does it cost to get into Riga museums?
Answer: Most museums in Riga have a small entrance fee, although this price is sometimes downright ridiculous.
A complete list of museums and their locations on the map can be found.
Question: After an extensive cultural program, I want to go to the shops. Where should I go?
Answer: You can easily find large shopping centers in the city center. These include Origo, Galerija Centrs, Galerija Riga and the Stockmann store in the city center, but if you want to go outside the center, you can visit such large centers as Mols, Spice, Alfa and Riga Plaza Center. In all these multi-level shopping malls you will find a great mix of local and international brands and a wide range of products.
Question: What can you see outside of Riga?
Answer: Absolutely. this is Sigulda, which will immerse you in the world of beauty of Switzerland or Canada, just an hour's drive from the city center. And located there, it is one of the most popular attractions.
Question: What is this track famous for?
Answer: Imagine that you were offered to slide down an ice track 1420 meters high at more than 100 km/h. Who would refuse such a pleasure? Groups of three rush down, accompanied by a bobsleigh expert. If the stopping heart and adrenaline are not enough for you, then try the “frog”, and sliding down on your stomach, you will whistle down the mountain on the ice at a decent speed.
Nightlife in Riga (Going Out)
Question: Where are most bars located?
Answer: There are many great bars and clubs scattered throughout the city. But the largest concentration of first-class bars and pubs is located in the main center of Riga - in the Old Town area.
Question: Do I need a brother ID or passport with me when going out into the city at night?
Answer: Like most countries, it is best to have either some kind of ID or a photocopy of your passport with you. However, you will most likely never be asked to produce it.
Question: Where would you recommend to have a cocktail?
Answer: On the 26th floor of the Radison Blu Latvija Hotel on Elizabetes Street, you will find a bar. Here, while enjoying a glass of cocktail, you can enjoy the stunning views of Riga. If possible, try to choose a seat by the window, when at dusk you can watch the lights of Riga at night right below you. By the way, the most stunning views of the Old Town are from the large windows of the bathroom, so don’t forget to look there too..
For those who are attracted by something different, we ask you to go for a drink to the Mad House club in Kalku iela. Just a stone's throw from the Freedom Monument, it boasts a great atmosphere. The interior is interesting - a mixture of kitsch and constructivism. The cabins on the left, at the entrance, resemble hotel rooms, and the huge windows, complete with draperies, create a unique atmosphere. On the other side of the club, the bar is a great place to relax and sit at a table with a drink. For those who want to dance to fiery tunes, the dance floor is at your disposal.
One of the Old Town favorites, this bar has a cool Cuban vibe and a great drinks menu. Popular among young people, this bar lives up to its name with plenty of Cuban influences around, as well as lively Cuban and Latin American music.
Question: What else do I need to know?
Answer: Before ordering a drink in Riga bars, ask what the price will be. This way, you can avoid places that try to charge visitors more. As a rule, this applies to guests of the capital from Britain, who are already quite fed up with the entire population of the city with their bachelor parties, so maybe the bar owners are “punishing” them in this way. Fortunately, although situations of this kind do occur, they are very rare, and we hope that they will soon stop completely.
Question: What about going to the cinema in Riga?
Answer: Easily! There are some really good cinemas in Riga. The largest is the Forum Cinemas multiplex in Kino Citadele with 11 screens. Among the smaller ones are Cinamon in the Alfa shopping center and Multikino in. But probably the most beautiful is the Splendid Palace cinema (formerly Kino Riga), on Elizabetes Street. Before you go inside this truly impressive theater, be sure to check out the amazing and distinctive artwork outside - instead of the standard printed movie posters, you'll see hand-painted versions of them. And inside the cinema, stylish decor will be waiting for you - a match of art and indie films shown throughout the entire time. A real piece of architecture.
Riga Restaurants
Question: How expensive is it to eat in Riga?
Answer: It's very inexpensive. In fact, you will be surprised at how much you get here for the few Euros you spend. At reasonable prices, a place with three meals a day is not at all difficult to find.
Question: Where is the best selection of restaurants in town?
Answer: Throughout the Old Town area, as well as in the Quiet Center, or around Elizabetes Street, you will find a wide selection of restaurants.
Question: Is international cuisine well represented?
Answer: Oh yes! Finding places with Italian, Chinese, Russian, German cuisine, or just American-style burgers, you won't have any problems in Riga, almost all places serve international cuisine.
Question: What special places to eat in Riga would you recommend visiting?
Answer: A couple of minutes by tram you will find Krasta Street. Spread over three floors, Lido Recreation Center is an excellent choice if you want to try some traditional Latvian dishes without breaking the bank. The choice is truly huge - more than 500 different dishes presented in the form of a buffet. We especially recommend trying traditional dishes such as gray peas or cold soup. The Lido restaurant is open until 24.00 every day.
Another interesting option is the cafe-restaurant K|I|D* in the Old Town. The interior is stylish, with an open kitchen and well-stocked salad bar, as well as friendly staff. Truly a place that is definitely worth a visit. The menu includes pasta, salads, meat and fish dishes and much more.
Sources used when writing this article: tobook.com, wikipedia.org, inyourpocket.com, rigathisweek.com, meeting.lv
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