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Riga Dome Riga City Council City Hall .wmv
Come join TheCeļotājs visit to the outside area of the Riga Dome Riga City Council City Hall Building located at Rātslaukums Townhall Square
The present town hall was built in the 1960s.There has been a town hall on this site since 1334. The first one lasted for over 400 years, before being demolished in 1747.
In 1750, a new one was built to the designs of Johann Friedrick Ettinger.This one was destroyed in World War II.
The building is graced by the Figure of Justice and the Riga Coat of Arms.
The heads of Riga, representing the town inhabitants, were mentioned in documents already in 1210. It is unknown when the first town council was formed, but the members of the town council took part in signing treaties in Riga in 1225.
In the 13th century the town council governed the town and acted as legislature, but in the 14th century also as a judicial authority. At the same time the town council managed the town protection problems, imposed taxes, represented the interests of Riga's inhabitants in foreign affairs, signed agreements and appointed ambassadors. However, a communal assembly of Riga inhabitants preserved a great role in settling important and extraordinary problems. In the first half of the 13th century the councilmen of the town council were elected for one year, but at the end of the century already the town council itself selected successors to councilmen posts. The post of councilman position actually became a lifelong post.
The rights of the town council were restricted after Riga became subordinate to the King of Poland and Lithuania, Stefan Batory 1581.
Disagreements between the Riga Town Council and guilds about the right of governing the town became aggravated at the end of the 16th century. It reached its culmination during the so-called Calendar Unrests (1584-1589), though the town council maintained its dominance. Discordance flared up again in the first half of the 17th century when guilds managed to gain support from Sweden. At that time Riga was governed by Sweden.
After Riga fell into the jurisdiction of Russia 1710, it became a province center, and after the reforms of 1783, Riga's local administration was governed by a governor- general. However, the town council, representing the interests of the German nobility, tried to preserve its influence in Riga. With alternating success it managed to do so by 1889. An administrative town reform took place in Russia in 1870, reaching also Riga in 1877.
The City Council and the City Board were formed, and the City Mayor was elected. During the Independent Republic of Latvia 1918-1940 Riga was officially recognized as the capital of Latvia 1931, with the Riga City Council governing it. After the governmental overturn of 1934, the Cabinet of Ministers became the head of the city.
After the Soviet occupation in 1940, administrative structure of Riga was reorganized. A provisional Executive Committee was formed. In 1941 the city was divided into six districts to facilitate police surveillance and management of nationalized properties. Such a system was preserved also after World War II; from time to time the number of districts and borderlines has changed. The Deputy Council of Working People from 1977 -- People's Deputy Council governed Riga. It was elected once in two years from 1979 -- in 2.5'). The Council elected the Executive Committee. In reality these procedures were formal, and the city administration realized decisions inspired by the totalitarian regime's leading organs.
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Riga is the capital of Latvia and is home to 632,614 inhabitants (2019), which is a third of Latvia's population. Being significantly larger than other cities of Latvia, Riga is the country's primate city. It is also the largest city in the three Baltic states and is home to one tenth of the three Baltic states' combined population. The city lies on the Gulf of Riga at the mouth of the Daugava river where it meets the Baltic Sea. Riga's territory covers 307.17 km2 (118.60 sq mi) and lies 1–10 m (3 ft 3 in–32 ft 10 in) above sea level, on a flat and sandy plain.
Riga was founded in 1201 and is a former Hanseatic League member. Riga's historical centre is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, noted for its Art Nouveau/Jugendstil architecture and 19th century wooden architecture. Riga was the European Capital of Culture during 2014, along with Umeå in Sweden. Riga hosted the 2006 NATO Summit, the Eurovision Song Contest 2003, the 2006 IIHF Men's World Ice Hockey Championships and the 2013 World Women's Curling Championship. It is home to the European Union's office of European Regulators for Electronic Communications (BEREC).
In 2016, Riga received over 1.4 million visitors. The city is served by Riga International Airport, the largest and busiest airport in the Baltic states. Riga is a member of Eurocities, the Union of the Baltic Cities (UBC) and Union of Capitals of the European Union (UCEU).
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.
Welcome to Latvia Now you are in Riga
Riga's Old Town (Vecriga in Latvian) has a bit for everyone hiding within its Kafkaesque medieval streets; whether you're in the city to absorb culture like a sophisticated sponge or to drink it up ala Bukowski, you'll find everything you need within the confines of the Old Town. The best place to start would be the Town Hall Square (Ratslaukums) at the end of Kalku Street. The Museum of Occupations, the rebuilt Town Hall, and the stunning House of Blackheads, also rebuilt after the Second World War,
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Riga (Rīga) the capital of Latvia by Cehulić family
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Riga (Rīga) is the capital and largest city of Latvia, a major industrial, commercial, cultural and financial centre of the Baltics and an important seaport, situated on the mouth of the Daugava. With 706,413 inhabitants it is the largest city of the Baltic states. Riga's historical centre has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the city is particularly notable for its extensive Jugendstil architecture. (source Wikipedia)
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Hansabanka Headquarters building (Saules Akmens) and the Vanšu bridge (Vanšu tilts) in Riga. A 595 meters long cable-stayed bridge crosses the Daugava river.
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The House of Blackheads is located near the Town Hall Square (Rātslaukums). Main Tourist information office can be found. here
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Peter's Cathedral bell tower dominates over Riga for a centuries. Now there is an elevator built in the tower, which takes visitors to tower's second gallery located on 72 m height to enjoy the city panorama.
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Coat of Arms of Riga depicts a silver field with opened gates and two towers. Under the raised grate of the gates is a golden lion's head. Above the gates are two crossed black keys and a golden cross and crown.
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National Opera (used to be German theatre) was built 1860-1863 have 1240 seats and 150 standing places.
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Art Nouveau which at the end of the 19th and at the beginning of the 20th century dominated in Riga for a short time, but it left behind extraordinary colorful architectural examples.
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The Freedom Monument (Brīvības piemineklis) is a memorial honoring soldiers killed during the Latvian War of Independence (1918--1920).
Riga 2015, Latvia
2015 05 19 RIGA, Latvia:
Daugava River, Freedom Monument, Latvian National Opera, Cinema, Latvian National Theatre, Riga Castle, National Library of Latvia, Riga City Council, the House of the Blackheads, St Peter's Church, Old Town - UNESCO World Heritage Site...
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Rzeka Dźwina, Pomnik Wolności, Opera Narodowa, Kino, Teatr Narodowy, Zamek, Biblioteka Narodowa, Ratusz, Dom Bractwa Czarnogłowych, kościół św Piotra, Stare Miasto - Miejsce Światowego Dziedzictwa UNESCO...
Latvia Riga. Exploring Old Town in Riga. Freedom Monument. Part 3
The Freedom Monument - honouring soldiers killed during the Latvian War of Independence (1918--1920). Unveiled in 1935, 42-metre (138 ft) high made of granite, travertine, and copper. My travel vlog: Trip to Latvia. Part 3 - Exploring Old Town in Riga, Latvia. Subscribe for my new videos
RIGA - LATVIA. Best Travel Destination in Baltic States. DJI Mavic Drone Aerial Footage in 4k.
Riga the capital city of Latvia is definitely the best travel destination in the Baltic States or the Baltics. The aerial footage was taken with DJI Mavic drone in 4k resolution.
Riga is the largest city of Latvia and the Baltic states, home to one third of Latvia's population and one tenth of the Baltic states' population. The city lies on the Gulf of Riga, at the mouth of the Daugava. Riga's territory lies between one and ten metres above sea level, on a flat and sandy plain.
Riga was founded in 1201 and is a former Hanseatic League member. Riga's historical centre is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, noted for its Art Nouveau/Jugendstil architecture and 19th century wooden architecture. Riga was the European Capital of Culture during 2014, along with Umeå in Sweden. Riga hosted the 2006 NATO Summit, the Eurovision Song Contest 2003, the 2006 IIHF Men's World Ice Hockey Championships and the 2013 World Women's Curling Championship. It is home to the European Union's office of European Regulators for Electronic Communications.
In 2016, Riga received 2.3 million visitors. It is served by Riga International Airport, the largest and busiest airport in the Baltic states. Riga is a member of Eurocities, the Union of the Baltic Cities and Union of Capitals of the European Union.
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Riga is the capital and the largest city of Latvia. With 696,593 inhabitants (2015), Riga is the largest city of the Baltic states and home to one third of Latvia's population. The city lies on the Gulf of Riga, at the mouth of the Daugava. Riga's territory covers 307.17 square kilometres (118.60 square miles) and lies between one and ten metres (3 feet 3 inches and 32 feet 10 inches) above sea level, on a flat and sandy plain.
Riga was founded in 1201 and is a former Hanseatic League member. Riga's historical centre is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, noted for its Art Nouveau/Jugendstil architecture and 19th century wooden architecture.[8] Riga was the European Capital of Culture during 2014, along with Umeå in Sweden. Riga hosted the 2006 NATO Summit, the Eurovision Song Contest 2003, and the 2006 IIHF Men's World Ice Hockey Championships. It is home to the European Union's office of European Regulators for Electronic Communications (BEREC). Riga is served by Riga International Airport, the largest airport in the Baltic states. Riga is a member of Eurocities, the Union of the Baltic Cities (UBC)and Union of Capitals of the European Union (UCEU)
Riika on Latvian pääkaupunki. Se sijaitsee Itämeren rannalla Väinäjoen suulla. Kaupunki on tärkeä alueellinen satamakaupunki ja teollisuuden keskus. Riika on myös Baltian maiden väkiluvultaan suurin kaupunki.
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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Views Around the City of Riga, Latvia - January 2014
This film features detailed footage in and around the city centre of Riga, the capital city of Latvia, which is a Baltic Sea state located in Eastern Europe. The footage is all shot during daytime and was filmed over three different days on walks around the City Centre and at visitor attractions in and around the city centre.
Riga is the largest city of the Baltic states and home to more than one third of Latvia's population. The city is an important seaport and a major industrial, commercial, cultural and financial centre of the Baltic Sea region. The city lies on the Gulf of Riga, at the mouth of the Daugava River.
This film features the urban infrastructure, streets, bridges, buildings, transport, architecture, statues, sculptures and sites of interest in and around the city. There are numerous identified locations, which have been labelled in either English or Latvian, these are as follows: Zunds, Radisson Blu Daugava, Kugu iela, Almens Bridge, National Library, Uzvaras bulvāris, Daugava River, 11. novembra krastmala, Vanšu Bridge, St. Christopher statue, Eksporta iela, Stockholm Ferry at Riga Port, St. Peter & St. Paul's Church, Kronvalda bulvāris, Krišjāna Valdemāra iela, National Opera House, Bastejkalns, Pilsētas kanāls, Freedom Monument, Kalku iela, Valnu iela, Livu laukums, St. Peter's Church, Bremen Sculpture, View over Riga from the tower of St. Peter's Church, House of Blackheads, Riga Town Hall, Latvian Riflemen Monument, Grēcinieku iela, Mārstalu iela, Skārnu iela, Audēju iela, Vecpilsētas iela, 13. Janvara iela, Satekles iela, Station Square, Riga Main Railway Station, Gogola iela, Riga Markets, Pilsētas kanāls, Turgeneva iela, Academy of Sciences Building, Russian Orthodox Church, Salu Bridge, Riga Radio & TV Tower, Zakusala Island and views over Riga from 97 metres up the Radio & TV Tower.
This was a great trip and I thoroughly recommend Riga to other travellers. I have also made a video of Riga by night, with it's stunning Christmas display, and will be uploading that in the next day or so.
Riga, City Walk - Latvia 4K Tarvel Channel
Our city walk in Riga starts in the streets of the old town, Audeju iela, Grecinieku iela and Marstalju iela. These are popular places to go out for a meal or a drink in the evening. Many restaurants and bars line the streets. In summer they all offer outdoor seating.
We go on to the St. Peter's Church and Ratslaukums, the central square in front of the House of the Blackheads. Behind the town hall in Tirgonu iela, stands Riga's monument for the first public Christmas tree. Allegedly, the Blackheads have decorated their Christmas tree at their annual celebration and switched on the lights the first time here. But it might be a legend because Tallinn claims the same. As a reminder one has put up a symbolic steel Christmas tree adorned with mirrors.
After we have passed narrow medieval lanes, we arrive at the cathedral square, Doma laukums. As the name already indicates, one side of the square is bordered by the cathedral. The rust brown building of the former stock exchange of Riga stands opposite. Today it houses the Museum of Art. It has the largest collection of Western European and near and Far Eastern art in Latvia as of the 16th century.
In northern direction, we go through the Pils iela. In the background, we can see St. Jacob's Cathedral, Svēta Jēkaba katedrāle. It is the Episcopal church of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Riga.
In the opposite direction, we find the neo-Gothic Anglican Church of St. Savior, Anglikāņu baznīca. A few steps away is the white church of Our Lady of Sorrows. The Classicist church was built at the instigation of the Emperor of the Holy Roman Empire Joseph II. It symbolizes the suppression of the Catholic religion by the Reformation in Terra Mariana (Old Livonia).
Right next to it is the Presidential Palace, Riga Castle. It also houses the Latvian Historical Museum.
On the bank of the Daugava, we take another look at the Latvian National Library, the striking television tower TV Tornis, and the Vansu cable-stayed bridge. On the other bank, we see the modern skyscrapers, such as Swedbank.
We return to the Maza Pils iela. Here are the three most striking buildings of Riga, the three brothers.
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Unser Stadtrundgang in Riga startet in die Straßen der Altstadt, Audeju iela, Grecinieku iela und Marstalju iela. Es sind beliebte Orte um abends zum Essen zu gehen, oder um ein Glas zu trinken. Zahlreiche Restaurants und Bars säumen die Straßen, die alle im Sommer auch Sitzgelegenheiten im Freien anbieten.
Wir gehen weiter zur Petrikirche und zum Ratslaukums, dem zentralen Platz vor dem Schwarzhäupterhaus. Hinter dem Rathauses in der Tirgonu iela steht Rigas Denkmal für den ersten öffentlichen Weihnachtsbaum. Angeblich haben hier die Schwarzhäupter bei ihrer jährlichen Feier das erste Mal einen Weihnachtsbaum geschmückt und die Lichter angezündet. Zur Erinnerung hat man einen symbolischen Stahl-Christbaum, der mit Spiegeln geschmückt ist, aufgestellt. Vermutlich ist es aber eine Legende, da man in Tallinn den gleichen Anspruch erhebt.
Nachdem wir enge mittelalterliche Gassen passiert haben, kommen wir zum Domplatz, Doma laukums. Wie der Name schon andeutet wird eine Seite des Platzes vom Dom begrenzt. Gegenüber steht das rostbraune Gebäude der ehemaligen Börse von Riga. Heute ist darin das Kunstmuseum untergebracht. Es beherbergt die größte Sammlung westeuropäischer und nah- und fernöstlicher Kunst ab dem 16. Jahrhundert in Lettland.
In nördlicher Richtung gehen wir durch die Pils iela. Im Hintergrund erkennen wir die Sankt Jakobs Kathedrale, Svēta Jēkaba katedrāle. Sie ist die Bischofskirche des römisch-katholischen Erzbistums Riga.
In der entgegengesetzten Richtung finden wir die neugotische Anglikanische Kirche St. Saviour, Anglikāņu baznīca. Nur wenige Schritte entfernt steht die weiße „Our Lady of Sorrows Church”. Die klassizistische Kirche wurde auf Betreiben des Kaisers des Heiligen Römischen Reichs Joseph II. erbaut und symbolisiert die Unterdrückung der katholischen Religion durch die Reformation in Terra Mariana (Alt Livland).
Direkt daneben steht der Präsidentenpalast, das Rigaer Schloss. Hier ist auch das Lettische Historische Museum untergebracht.
Am Ufer der Düna werfen wir nochmals einen Blick auf die Lettische National Bibliothek, den markanten Fernsehturm TV Tornis, die Schrägseilbrücke Vansu und die modernen Hochhäuser, wie die Swedbank, am anderen Ufer.
Wir kehren zurück zur Maza Pils iela. Hier stehen die drei markantesten Gebäude Rigas, die drei Brüder.
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City of Riga, Latvia Old Riga Centre City North Section
Come and join ''TheCelotajs'' take a stroll through the City of Riga Old Riga Centre City While strolling through the North Section of Old Centre City, you will find historical buildings, cobble stone streets, and sidewalks. Historical buildings including Jacob's Barracks, the Powder Tower, the Old City Wall, Swedish Gate, the Three Brothers, Church of Our Lady of Sorrow, Saint Saviour's Church, the Cat House, the Guilds, Rozengrals Medieval Restaurant, Doma Cathedral, and Doma Square. You will also find plaques dedicated to famous people and events, also statues and sculptures.
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My Trip to Riga: Three Days in Latvia
Earlier this year I spent a few days in Latvia on my trip to Riga.
Riga is a beautiful city with a picturesque old town and plenty of things to do.
Even with 3 days in Riga I felt that I needed more time to explore the city so I definitely plan to return in the future and hopefully spend a week taking advantage of everything that Riga has to offer.
On its own, Riga is easily accessible with a great location right in the heart of the Baltics.
It's easy to get to Riga by bus or train from Tallinn, Vilnius, and even Warsaw if you're hoping to visit from Poland.
You can also fly into Riga from all over Europe things to the budget flights with airlines like Wizz-Air.
Since it uses the Euro, Riga isn't as cheap as some of the other more budget-friendly destinations in Europe like Poland, Hungary, and the Czech Republic, although for the most part the prices and cost of living in Riga are very reasonable.
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Overall, I would definitely recommend visiting Riga if you get the chance - it's a beautiful city with an interesting history, plenty of incredible architecture, wonderful food, and great people!
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Latvia Riga, Three Brothers. Medieval Riga, Latvia. Part 10
Three Brothers- three buildings together are the oldest dwelling houses in Riga. My travel vlog: Trip to Latvia. Part 9 - Exploring Old Town in Riga, Latvia. Subscribe for my new videos