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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 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 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…
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Shop in Riga Capital of Latvia
The Galerija Centrs is the only shopping center in Riga that boasts a tradition-rich history and a place in the very heart of the Latvian capital – the Old Town. For almost a century, this has been a place to indulge in the elegance and charm of the latest fashions. When you like to shop…
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Discover the Latvian National Museum of Art in Riga
Following an extensive and costly three-year-long reconstruction, the Latvian National Museum of Art reopened to the public in May 2016. A popular tourist attraction, the museum’s venue is one of the most impressive Historicism-style buildings in Riga. Designed by Baltic German architect Wilhelm Neumann, the building finished in 1905. It was the first structure in…
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Discover Riga’s Mountain and Hill Districts – Your Travel Guide To Latvia
You would never really associate Riga with hills and yet there are many districts of the Latvian capital the names of which come from the Latvian word for hill. Seven districts of Riga owe their names to the Latvian word “kalns”, meaning hill or mountain in Latvian. Agenskalns is one of the most delightful districts in…
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Discover the Great Guild Hall Riga – Your Ultimate Guide to Latvia
The history of Riga’s Great Guild Hall (Lielā ģilde) goes back to the 14th century. The building is not only a historical monument but also the home of the Latvian National Symphony Orchestra (LNSO) and a lively meeting place for lovers of classical music. Great Guild Hall Roots The Great Guild’s roots extend even further back to…