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Discover the Best Restaurants in Riga – Your Eastern Europe Travel Guide
A true fine-dining establishment, COD is the brainchild of people who will settle for no less than perfection. Brand chef Uvis Janičenko – who was trained at the three-Michelin-starred restaurant RyuGin by one of the best chefs in Japan, Seiji Yamamoto – has created a menu that is contemporary yet true to the cornerstones of…
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Discover Art Nouveau in Riga – A Fascinating Architectural Journey
Art Nouveau appeared as an architectural style in Riga at the turn of the 20th century, when the city experienced a construction boom and its population was growing. Half of the buildings in Riga’s city centre are Art Nouveau edifices. The largest concentration of these buildings are in the so-called Quiet Centre, which is a…
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Explore Aldaris Brewery in Riga – A Perfect Day Out in Latvia’s Capital
The Aldaris brewery was originally in the Sarkandaugava district of Riga, a working-class area on the outskirts of the city. Now this building houses a beer museum. It’s called the Aldara alus darbnīca, which introduces visitors to the world of beer. It takes them through the 13 steps of the beer brewing process, revealing some…
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Discover Northern District Riga – Your Ultimate Travel Guide
The Riga Northern District Orthodox Church of St Peter and St Paul, built within the fortress known as the Riga Citadel, is one of the outstanding Classical style monuments in the Baltic region. Catherine II, Empress of Russia issued an edict in 1776, which allowed the church its establishment. In 1780, George Brown, Governor of the…
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Discover Vidzeme District Riga – Your Ultimate Latvia Travel Guide
At one time Biker Church was one of the centers of parochial care in the Bailiwick in Riga. The first wooden chapel was built in 1690. The foundation stone for a new stone church was laid in 1765. In October 1766, the church was consecrated in honor of Tsarina Catherine II of Russia. The main…
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Discover Charming Latgale District Riga – Your Ultimate Travel Guide
Latgale District, formerly known as Maskavas forštate, is a historic neighborhood in Riga, Latvia. Situated on the right bank of the Daugava River, it lies to the south of Riga Old Town. The district was renamed in 2024 as part of Latvia’s efforts to remove Soviet-era names. Historical Significance The history of Latgale District dates…
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Discover Kurzeme District Riga – Your Ultimate Latvia Travel Guide
St Martin’s Church, close to Agenkalns Cemetery, is one of Riga’s earliest Eclectic style churches. It’s a landmark of the Kurzeme district. The idea of building a church developed among the members of the congregation in 1845, in the lead-up to a major anniversary of Martin Luther. In 1850, the congregation obtained approval for a…
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Discover MDAD Riga: Your Ultimate Travel Guide for Eastern Europe
The Museum of Decorative Art and Design (MDAD Riga) has been open to the public since 6 July 1989. The museum has seven collections: textile art, ceramics, metal, leather, decorative wood, and glass art as well as a design collection. Permanent On Display The permanent display introduces visitors to the work of Latvia’s leading artists…