Latvia - The National Library of Latvia
Build in 1919.
The National Library of Latvia also known as Castle of Light (Gaismas pils) is a national cultural institution under the supervision of the Ministry of Culture of Latvia. The National Library of Latvia was formed in 1919 after the independent Republic of Latvia was proclaimed in 1918. The first supervisor of the Library was Jānis Misiņš, a librarian and the founder of the Latvian scientific bibliography.
Today the Library plays an important role in the development of Latvia's information society, providing Internet access to residents and supporting research and lifelong education.
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NATIONAL LIBRARY OF LATVIA
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Castle of Light - main venue of presidency events in Latvia
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Рига НАЦбиблиотека 29 10 2016 National library of Latvia Riga
Latvia. Riga 2014 Skateboarders near building of the Latvian National Library
Рига. Латвия. 2014 год. Скейтбордисты возле здания Латвийской Национальной библиотеки. Падения, скольжения по мраморным бордюрам, встречное движение катающихся, отсутствие ограждений, регулировки движения и экстренных служб.
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NATIONAL LIBRARY OF LATVIA Pass The Scissors Please, Integrated
In 2014 I spent a year of doing pro-bono work as a Creative Director for the National Library of Latvia. My goal was to seize the PR damage done to the image of the new building that had been in the making for a quarter of a century and cost around 200 000 000 euros of tax payers' money during the economic crisis.
I was in charge of the creative strategy and brand development as well as fundraising and supervision of the communication process.
This particular case in the video the main thread of the integrated approach to claim that the new library belongs to everyone.
Awards:
Art Director's Club Europe in Latvia 2015
Best of Contest [Grand Prix]
Interactive [Gold]
PR [Gold]
Digital Craft [Gold]
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The National Library of Latvia also known as Gaismas Pils (Castle of Light) is a national cultural institution under the supervision of the Latvian Ministry of Culture. The National Library of Latvia was formed in 1919 after the independent Republic of Latvia was proclaimed in 1918. The first supervisor of the Library was Jānis Misiņš, a librarian and the founder of the Latvian scientific bibliography (1862–1945).
Today the Library plays an important role in the development of Latvia's information society, providing Internet access to residents and supporting research and lifelong education.
Riga - one of the top destinations in Europe!
Riga - one of the top destinations in Europe! Fly to Riga and experience the lively city.
The National Library of Latvia
Trendy restaurants and cafés, a cosy old town, great value shopping, excellent nightlife and much more. Come and see for yourself how great the Latvian capital is!
Opposite to the Old Riga on the left bank of the river Daugava stands the new building of the National Library called also the Castle of Light. The building was designed by Gunārs Birkerts - the most renowned Latvian architect in the world. He also designed the Law Library Building at the University of Michigan and the Corning Museum of Glass that were both included in the list of 150 all-time favourite buildings in America, compiled by the American Institute of Architects. The architect intended for the new building to reflect a hill of glass that has a symbolic meaning in the Latvian culture. The building has 13 floors that rise 68 m high. You can take a tour through the building and dine at the restaurant Klīversala that boasts a great view to the city.
The Kalnciems quarter
The trendy Kalnciems quarter is located on the left side of the river Daugava around the junction of Kalnciema and Melnsila streets. Thanks to two brothers who have a passion for old wooden buildings, the former worker and craftsmen residential homes have been carefully renovated and transformed into stylish offices, restaurants and shops. The quarter is now engulfed in a creative atmosphere and is a top meeting place for the hip folks of Riga. Every Saturday a farmers and crafts market takes place in the area, which is a popular spot for getting together and having breakfast. During summer on Thursday evenings, free open-air concerts are organized there, and people gather around for a glass of wine after work. To have a meal, visit the restaurant Māja, where you can experience the aura of an authentic former wooden residence or have a beer in the bar Vinilbārs where the music is played on vinyl only. Buy tasty chocolate-covered fruit, marzipan or milk candies in the Skrīveru saldumi sweets shop on 32 Kalnciema street.
The Berga Bazaar
The Bergs Bazaar, a historical pedestrian oasis dating from 1886, is one of Riga’s most unique and charming destinations. Explore small boutique shops offering both local and imported goods such as stylish clothing made by local designers, current and historical maps, delectable pastries and French wines. Both women and men can pamper themselves at one of the various salons including Rīgas Bārddzinis (Riga Barbershop) featuring exclusive products and straight-blade shaves for discerning gentlemen. Dine at an array of restaurants and cafes: Andaluzijas Suns, Cydonia Gastropub, Zoste, Kanēļa Konditoreja and Buržuja Brokastis are more casual, while restaurant Bergs and wine bar Garage are more up-market.
Sunday brunch
A Sunday brunch in Riga is a must. There are many places to choose from depending on your culinary tastes and wallet. The finest brunch spots are in Andrejosta behind the Riga passenger port and near the yacht port on the river Daugava. The former industrial territory now features many restaurants and clubs and is especially lively on the weekends. There you can enjoy brunch with a magnificent view to the river on the outdoor terraces of the restaurants Koya and Aqua Luna. In the city centre, the Sky Line bar on the 26th floor of the Radisson Blue Hotel Latvija offers brunch with the best view overlooking the city. Innocent Café and the vegetarian café and bike design studio Meet are popular brunch spots among hipsters.
Riga Central Market and Spīķeri quarter
Riga Central Market is located on the border of Old Town, almost on the Daugava riverbank. It dates back to the mid-twenties of the 20th century, when the German military Zeppelin hangars from World War I, which give the market its unique appearance, were put to a new use. In its heyday the market stored 700 tons of food, but nowadays it’s a great everyday alternative to supermarkets, offering a variety of products from Latvian farms, both organic and conventional, the Baltic sea as well as a lot of exotic fruit, vegetables and spices from around the world. Because of this, the market is beloved by local chefs, professionals and amateurs alike. Since 1998 Riga Central Market has been recognized as UNESCO World Heritage Site along with Old Riga. If you’re around the market, you definitely should also pay a visit to Spīķeri quarter right next to it. Since the Middle Ages this area has been serving the port, first as the place where cargo was loaded onto ships and later as the port warehouse. Its current look was established mid-19th century, and right now its one of the cultural hotspots of the city – with a contemporary art center, a theater, a concert hall, and cafes to round your sightseeing up with a nice meal!
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Public book shelf, shuttle busses, birthday week of latvia - THAT LATVIA - E04
Here we go again!
This time we provide you stories about how books ar kept and cleaned at National library of Latvia, whats the difference between various public shuttle busses and how Lelde celebrates birthay of Latvia. For a note, there is also small explenation about 21.november tragedy in Latvia.
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Šajā reizē stāstīsim par Publisko grāmatplauktu, maršutnieku labajām un sliktajām īpašībām un kā Lelde svin Latvijas dzimšanas dienu! Tāpat arī īss izklāsts par 21.novembra traģēdiju.
Train Review: Riga, Latvia to Jurmala (In Eastern Europe
Hop aboard a Latvian train as we journey on a ride from central Riga station to Jurmala. Approach the Riga city train station from the road and check-out the massive rail station clock tower and the main hall. We board a long train and show you both the old and the new style rail cars. Leaving Riga, we see the old city center and cross the massive Daugava River. An amazing architectural landmark, the National Library is seen on the right in the form of a turtle? Pass old Communist era apartments and rural Latvia to arrive in Jurmala a seaside town west of Riga. We arrive on a Spartan platform and rush to check out the Communist era train station built in Soviet architecture style.
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National Library of Latvia in Riga
The National Library of Latvia - known as Gaismas Pils - was established in 1919. It is a dominant landmark on the Riga urban scene.
Рига НАЦбиблиотека 29 10 2016 National library of Latvia Riga
GAISMAS PILS NATIONAL LIBRARY OF LATVIA: THE FIRST DAY
Architect Gunnar Birkerts in collaboration with Modris Gelzis, Marcis Mežulis, Sandra Laganovska, Dainis Rūdolfs Šmits. Riga, Latvia, 1988 - 2014.08.29.
Thousands form human chain to transfer books from old to new library
Thousands of Latvian book lovers made a human chain across the capital on Saturday to help transfer books from the city's old library to its new site, marking the start of Riga's tenure as the European Capital of Culture.
Around 15-thousand volunteers braved cold temperatures to make the symbolic gesture which echoed the Baltic Way, a 1989 peaceful demonstration, where two million people joined hands and formed a chain spanning three former Soviet Union republics.
The Bible was the first book placed on the shelf of the new library building, which is due to officially open in August.
Library officials were enthusiastic about the opening of the new library, saying it would mean a more comfortable environment for members and employees as well as improved conditions for the books.
Keeping them in proper environment could prolong their life significantly, but well, I wouldn't say they are something that has fallen apart yet, but the current conditions have shortened their lifespan for sure, said Uldis Zarins, the head of Strategic development of the National Library of Latvia.
Latvia's National Library was established in 1919 and holds more than four million books in over 50 languages.
Riga was designated the 2014 European capital of culture along with the northern Swedish city of Umea, by the European Union's Council for for Education, Youth and Culture in 2010.
The European Capital of Culture project was first launched in 1985 by the EU and is designed to promote the richness, diversity and shared characteristics of Europe's cultures.
During the course of the year, the cities are set to organise various events to showcase their cultural heritage.
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