Europe’s Best Kept Secret? A Weekend in Riga Latvia., Riga, Latvia
From the moment we arrived for our first weekend in Riga Latvia, we found a charming city that instantly endears itself to you.
Named the European Capital of Culture in 2014, the capital city of Latvia is very pretty, in a whimsical fairy tale kind of way. From the impressive art nouveau architecture, the finest collection in Europe, the winding, medieval lanes of the UNESCO listed Old Town to the skyline of storybook spires; Riga is picture postcard pretty wherever you look.
While Riga is the largest capital city in the Baltic States, it is by no means a “big city”. It’s charm also stems from the wide main streets, lack of traffic and bicycle friendly culture in the city centre. There is no shortage of lush city parks making this a very walkable and pleasant city.
Everyone walks or cycles; the city is clean, friendly and quite refined. Throw in a modern and fresh cafe culture, some of the best restaurants in Europe, a great bar scene and you can have a fabulous weekend break in Riga.
Nowhere else in Europe will you find a better collection of beautifully preserved art nouveau buildings than in Riga. Head to the Art Nouveau Quarter, a short walk from Old Town. Around Elzabetes and Alberta streets you will find a few blocks of the most astonishing architecture. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
Named the European Capital of Culture in 2014, the capital city of Latvia is very pretty, in a whimsical fairy tale kind of way. From the impressive art nouveau architecture, the finest collection in Europe, the winding, medieval lanes of the UNESCO listed Old Town to the skyline of storybook spires; Riga is picture postcard pretty wherever you look.
While Riga is the largest capital city in the Baltic States, it is by no means a “big city”. It’s charm also stems from the wide main streets, lack of traffic and bicycle friendly culture in the city centre. There is no shortage of lush city parks making this a very walkable and pleasant city.
Everyone walks or cycles; the city is clean, friendly and quite refined. Throw in a modern and fresh cafe culture, some of the best restaurants in Europe, a great bar scene and you can have a fabulous weekend break in Riga.
Nowhere else in Europe will you find a better collection of beautifully preserved art nouveau buildings than in Riga. Head to the Art Nouveau Quarter, a short walk from Old Town. Around Elzabetes and Alberta streets you will find a few blocks of the most astonishing architecture. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
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Guide Name: Europe’s Best Kept Secret? A Weekend in Riga Latvia.
Guide Location: Latvia » Riga
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Insider Tips)
Author: Aimee Ferguson
Read it on Author's Website: http://www.vagrantsoftheworld.com/weekend-in-riga/
Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:
Guide Location: Latvia » Riga
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Insider Tips)
Author: Aimee Ferguson
Read it on Author's Website: http://www.vagrantsoftheworld.com/weekend-in-riga/
Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:
- Art Nouveau Museum
- The Cat House
- The Central Market
- The Freedom Monument
- Pauls Stradins Museum for History of Medicine
- The Gallery Park Hotel
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