About Riga
city towers »
Towers have always been connected to City image. The majestic church spires, as powerful and at the same time romantic symbols, have epitomized the capital's historic magnificence, as well as looking toward the future. Stars, in both their direct and symbolic meaning, have always ensconced, highlighted and protected the uniqueness and unrepeatable charm of Riga.
Art Nouveau»
The world knows Riga as the Art Nouveau capital city. In the last decade of the 19th century, Riga became one of the most industrialised cities in Tsarist Russia and also one of the richest cities in Europe. Riga was the biggest European port of Russia and a big transit hub from East to West.
old town »
Old cities have their specific beauty. It is not a rarity
when the guests associate the city. This is also the case with Riga. And why not, when in the old town, there are buildings from XIII century, the streets are narrow and there are carriageways, if the mood is romantic, but the old city itself - beautiful, spruce, clean, whith many reastourants, cafes, hotels and recreation centres.
THE LARGEST MARKET IN EUROPE »
The Riga Central market is the largest market in the Baltic States and one of the largest open-air markets in Europe and also in the whole world. The Central market is the most popular shopping place for the residents of city. Construction of the market started in 1924, and it was opened in 1930.
Bridges »
The largest stimuli for the development of culture were those inventions that decrease distance. Undoubtedly, bridges belong to such inventions.The first bridge in Latvia was built in 1220, and it crossed the Jugla River between the Lake Jugla and Lake Ķīšezers. The first bridge over the Daugava River was built on the orders of the King of Sweden, Karl XII.
wooden riga »
The exact proportion of wooden buildings in the centre
of Riga was the decisive argument for the fact that on 4
December 1997, city historical centre with the heritage
of the Art Nouveau was included in the list of the
UNESCO World Natural and Historical Heritage.
