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Latvia is a small Baltic republic, a country with a strong national identity, situated within the centre of the Baltic States. Throughout the course of history its desire for freedom has always taken it forward. Riga is the capital of Latvia, a Hanseatic city and European capital of culture. Saint Petri Church is one of the oldest in the centre of the city and, at the same time, a main landmark. It is one of the most important sacred buildings of the Middle Ages and is closely linked with the development of the city. Close to Riga is Jurmala, today a popular health resort on the Latvian Riviera, with splendid bay-windowed villas, battlements and towers, formerly Baroque and later with a nod at Gothic. Thirty kilometres of beaches with bright erinaceous quartz and a mild climate created a holiday paradise in the nineteenth century. Amid the fertile Zemgale Plain is the magnificent, huge Baroque Jelgava Castle, the largest in Latvia. In 1737 the residence of the then secular ruler of the Duchy Of Kurland was built on the ramparts of an ancient castle of the Livonian Order. Beneath the southeast corner of the castle is the Crypt Of The Dukes, a tomb vault with thirty superbly decorated sarcophagi of tin and wood. The picturesque primordial river valley of Gauja has for centuries attracted travellers from each corner of the world. This Livonian Switzerland not only has the charm of primary nature, but also all the ambience of the Middle Ages. Today’s Latvia is now striking a healthy balance between a market economy, ancient traditions and the burdensome legacy of a turbulent past. Its journey into the European Union has been a success, thanks to courage, strength and faith!
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Things to do in Riga & Sigulda (Quick Guide to Latvia)
In this Quick Guide to Latvia I show you some fun things to do in Riga and Sigulda like Biking, Wind Tunnel flying, Climbing, Sledding...and Drinking ;)
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I traveled to Riga for only 4 days and managed to see and do a lot in that short given timeframe. Riga is the largest city of the Baltics and offers a lot of cool things to do in Riga itself but also just a short train ride out of the center in Sigulda.
This video showcases the combination of a city trip and and action packed day out in the nature. My personal highlight has been the flight in the vertical wind tunnel Aerodium near Sigulda - if you feel like you can even go Bungee Jumping there.
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Things to do in Riga & Sigulda featured in this video:
- Bike Tour to the sights of Riga with EAT Riga
- Canal & Daugava River Boat Tour
- Riga Central Market
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- Traditional Latvian Food and Riga Black Balsam at ALA Folkklubs
- Sigulda & Medieval Castle of the Livonian Order
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- Adventure Park Tarzan in Sigulda
- Vertical Wind Tunnel Aerodium in Sigulda
Sights in Riga & Sigulda:
- Old Town
- Riga Cathedral
- Blackheads House
- Freedom Monument
- Pilsetas Kanals (City Canal)
- St. Peter's Church
- Riga Castle
- Central Market
- Opera
- Theatre
- Canal & Park in the centre
- Castle of the Livonian Order
- Turaida Castle
- Gauja National Park
- Bobsleigh Sigulda
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RIGA - LATVIA | TRAVEL GUIDE | What & why you should visit ????????
We take a trip to Latvia's capital, Riga, where I discuss the country's history, top things to do and my first impressions; despite us managing to get very sick!
Here are some of the places shown in this travel guide:
Riga Central Market
Old Riga Free Walking Tours
Pienene - The Latvian Green Studio
The Museum of The Occupation of Latvia
Latvian National Opera and Ballet
Sigulda town - near Gauja National park
Turaida Castle Museum Reserve
Sigulda Castle
Sigulda Cable Car
Bungee Jump Sigulda
Sigulda Luge and Bobsleigh Track
The Panoramic Riga Observation Deck at The Latvian Academy of Sciences
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Shout out to Vlad48_K for allowing me to use his drone footage of Gauja National Park!
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Latvia, Riga: Latvian people are spoiled and here is why! I love that they are so spoiled, cause when they go to the Riga Central Market they pretend and order only the freshest food. And the freshest food of them, the only food that Latvian people would require is fish. The only way to have fresh fish is to have it alive! Alive fish is the only way they would accept it!
I found out about this market while reading about Riga and then, by surprise, when I joined the Alternative Free Walking Tour, the tour guide, Liga, brought us there and shared with us all the info about the central market and the suburbs of Riga.
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TRAVELING TO RIGA, LATVIA ???????? (Our First Impressions!)
WELCOME TO RIGA, LATVIA! We were so stoked to travel to Riga, because we'll be staying in this beautiful city for 2 weeks! This is by far the longest we've stayed anywhere since we started traveling, so we're excited to explore the city and have a little bit of consistency.
After arriving in Riga at night, we then headed to our Airbnb to check in and grab a quick bite to eat. The next day, we spent the day exploring Riga Old Town (which is SO beautiful) and trying Latvian chocolate and a traditional Latvian liqueur called Black Balsam.
Overall, Riga looks like an amazing city and we are so excited to explore even more.
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Solo Female Traveler's Guide To Lativa, Riga & Beyond
In this short Latvia travel guide video, I share highlights from my solo female trip to the country.
Before visiting, I had no idea what to expect! A few travelers told me there was nothing to do, but wow, were they ever wrong.
In my one-week trip to Latvia, I couldn't fit in half of things I wanted to experience!
Not only is Latvia's capital of Riga enchanting, with its diverse architecture and cobbled Old Town, but the country is so lush, offering numerous opportunities to take outdoor adventure day trips.
Want to see for yourself what makes Latvia such an enchanting destination for solo female travelers -- and honestly all travelers in general?
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Most tourists to Latvia spend their time in the capital of Riga's charming Old Town, with its street buskers, cobbled roads, lively eateries, and medieval architecture. What I found beyond Old Town was also unforgettable. Like the gorgeous Alberta Street. The social Labietus Brewery. Numerous lush parks filled with birds. The big, bustling central market. Hip cafes around Old Saint Gertrude's Church. And seriously gorgeous views from the Akmens Bridge. Oh, and watching the sunset from the 26th story Skyline Bar was a true trip highlight. I also explored nature outside of the capital. New experiences like visiting the seaside resort city of Jurmala on the gulf of Riga. Scenic hiking in Kemeri National Park. I mean, how gorgeous is this place? And how cute are these ducks? I went overnight jungle trekking with the Latvian Element, a challenging but eye-opening experience. Something else incredible? Paddle-boarding at sunrise on Lake Kisezers, with SUP Adventures, as well as wandering castle ruins in the medieval town of Cesis. If you love enchanting places, then you'll love Latvia.
Travel Latvia - Visiting the House of Blackheads in Riga
Take a tour of House of Blackheads in Riga, Latvia -- part of the World's Greatest Attractions travel video series by GeoBeats.
The town hall area of Riga, Latvia, rich in history and beautiful architecture, reflects a town that is full of authority.
The House of Blackheads was built by the Brotherhood of Blackheads as a guild for single German merchants.
In 2001, when the city celebrated its 800th anniversary the reconstruction of this structure was given its original 14th century appearance.
In 1948 the Soviets destroyed The House of Blackheads for they rejected any influence of German architecture.
This beautiful, Gothic building is now a home to a museum and a concert hall.
Today, The House of Blackheads is a fundamental part of Riga's architectural history.
Riga night Kayaking tour
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Riga, Latvia
If you haven’t already added Latvia to your travel bucket list, you should!
We spent a weekend in Riga, Latvia, which has a stunning old town with cobbled streets, delicious hearty food, great museums, an interesting history, and an iconic nightlife.
The nightlife is so great, in fact, we almost missed our flight home in the morning...
Riga is very affordable – hotel rooms are cheap and cheerful, drinks are cheap, and you can find an inexpensive meal – perfect for travellers on a budget.
Here’s how we spent a weekend in Riga, and if you’re wondering what you can do there, here are our top recommendations:
Free walking tour – Riga Free Tours:
KGB Corner House Tour
Spend time walking around the beautiful old town of Riga
Skyline Bar – 26th floor of Radisson Blu Hotel for amazing cocktails and views.
Riga Central Market (UNESCO World Heritage site)
LIDO restaurants – the Wetherspoons of Riga (cheap and tasty Latvian food)
Riga Pub Crawl – it was one of the BEST pub crawls we’ve been on! (and we’ve been on a lot...) Highly recommend. We had a crazy night and the guides were fantastic. You’ll need to book in advance as they don’t run tours every night – it depends on interest.
Overall, we absolutely loved Riga, Latvia. It really exceeded our expectations, and if you can visit, we’d highly recommend making the trip.
Any questions about Riga? Leave them below!
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Latvia is a country on the Baltic Sea between Lithuania and Estonia. Its landscape is marked by wide beaches as well as dense, sprawling forests. Latvia’s capital is Riga, home to notable wooden and art nouveau architecture, a vast Central Market and a medieval Old Town with St. Peter's Church. Riga's museums include the Latvian Ethnographic Open-Air Museum, showcasing local crafts, food and music.
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Trip to Riga in Latvia
Latvia officially the Republic of Latvia (Latvian: Latvijas Republika), is a country in the Baltic region of Northern Europe, one of the three Baltic states. It is bordered by Estonia to the north, Lithuania to the south, Russia to the east, and Belarus to the southeast, as well as a maritime border to the west alongside Sweden. Latvia has 2,070,371 inhabitants and a territory of 64,589 km2 (24,938 sq mi) The country has a temperate seasonal climate.
Latvia is a democratic parliamentary republic established in 1918. The capital city is Riga, the European Capital of Culture 2014. Latvian is the official language. Latvia is a unitary state, divided into 118 administrative divisions, of which 109 are municipalities and 9 are cities.
Latvians and Livs are the indigenous people of Latvia. Latvian is an Indo-European language; it and Lithuanian are the only two surviving Baltic languages. Despite foreign rule from the 13th to 20th centuries, the Latvian nation maintained its identity throughout the generations via the language and musical traditions. Latvia and Estonia share a long common history. As a consequence of the Soviet occupation, both countries are home to a large number of ethnic Russians (26.9% in Latvia and 25.5% in Estonia), some of whom are non-citizens. Latvia is historically predominantly Protestant Lutheran, except for the Latgale region in the southeast, which has historically been predominantly Roman Catholic.
The Republic of Latvia was founded on 18 November 1918. However, its de facto independence was interrupted at the outset of World War II. In 1940, the country was forcibly incorporated into the Soviet Union, invaded and occupied by Nazi Germany in 1941, and re-occupied by the Soviets in 1944 to form the Latvian SSR for the next fifty years. The peaceful Singing Revolution, starting in 1987, called for Baltic emancipation of Soviet rule. It ended with the Declaration on the Restoration of Independence of the Republic of Latvia on 4 May 1990, and restoring de facto independence on 21 August 1991.
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Riga Latvia Old Town- The HEART of Latvia!!!
Riga Latvia Old Town- The HEART of Latvia!!! My wife and I took this opportunity to take our rental car (suggested by the agent) and go to Riga, Latvia for the day. Exploring Old Riga something we wanted to do. Riga, Latvia nightlife is electric and energetic!!! It was our first time doing Riga travel. Old Riga has the charm, vibe, and flavor that attracts many people from around the world. Coming here gave us a taste of Latvia travel. We went to the Riga Central Market to explore the country's culture and history. The city has managed to maintain its illustrious history by maintaining its medieval buildings. The city is neat and clean with friendly Latvian people. The nightlight fills the air with excitement and joy as this city bedazzles you with its beauty, vibe, and charm. The eastern Europe country is a spectacular place to visit!!! Remember- the voyage is contagious!!!!
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