Riga, Latvia

Travel Blogs from Riga (361)

On to another Medieval town, Riga, Latvia travel blog
On to another Medieval town
May 15, 2009

... I got a chance to wonder and " get lost" in the winding streets of beautiful old town Riga.  °The history of Latvia also dates back to the the 12 th century. They were also conquered multiple times by their powerful neighbors like ...

A travel blog entry by andrewy
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Our jaunt around the Baltic States., Riga, Latvia travel blog
Our jaunt around the Baltic States.
Dec 10, 2006

... nice to us with pleasant weather and temperatures. That certainly helped making it a more enjoyable trip. Leaving Riga on a Sunday afternoon flight to Madrid (via Copenhagen), it also takes this year of travel to an end (almost at ...

A travel blog entry by stevefn
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Regal Riga, Riga, Latvia travel blog
Regal Riga
Jul 11, 2007

... Norwegians are famously hospitable and the airline ticket lady changed the first half of my trip for me. So now I'm in royal, regal Riga. What a fantastically beautiful city. Dubbed the "Paris of the East" it is easy to see why. Art is everywhere. Riga has ...

A travel blog entry by charmedlife
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Guns and Bungy - The way FORWARD, Riga, Latvia travel blog
Guns and Bungy - The way FORWARD
Sep 15, 2006

... than a buzz but only a lead up to what was to come. If someone had said that I would be bungy jumping from a cable car in Latvia for under $50 Australian I would have laughed at them but thats exactly what I did. It was AWESOME. One of the most insane, ...

A travel blog entry by catters
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Attractions in Riga (25)

Old City Riga (Vecriga)
Old City Riga (Vecriga)

Riga, Latvia

4.50

This charming maze of narrow and crooked cobblestone streets is filled with a mixture of architectural styles including Nordic, Gothic, Renaissance, baroque and Jugendstil, plus such historic sites as the 13th-century Riga Castle, St. Peter's Church, the Swedish Gate and the Freedom Monument.
Latvian Ethnographic Open Air Museum
Latvian Ethnographic Open Air Museum

Brivibas 440, Riga, Latvia

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The Museum of the Occupation of Latvia
The Museum of the Occupation of Latvia

Strelnieku laukums 1, Riga, Latvia

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House of Blackheads
House of Blackheads

7 Ratslaukums, Riga, Latvia

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One of the most magnificent buildings in Town Hall Square is the House of Blackheads (circa 1334 and rebuilt in 1995-99), which once hosted a brotherhood of foreign merchants and now serves as both a museum and concert hall.

Forum Discussions on Riga (24)

Riga, Latvia
Posted on Nov 21, 2006, 22:11:46
... anything to get into the country other than my passport? Any tips/info would be greatly appreciated!! I was just in Riga a couple months ago. Beautiful city - Old Town is spectacular. As far as health insurance, I was never asked if I had it ...
How to change Latvian money to U.S. Dollar in the USA
Posted on Sep 10, 2009, 18:28:24
... Latvian money. I think we have about $300 worth. We've tried the Paris and Atlanta airports and they won't change it and we've called several banks. Any ideas?? Anybody going to Latvia soon in the Atlanta area that wants to make a change?
Crazy Concept Dining: Hospitalis, Latvia
Posted on Jun 22, 2009, 11:53:46
Oh! I didn't realize this was in Latvia when I read about it earlier this year! I was in Riga a few months ago, I would have gone here if I knew it was there! Sounds like a fun concept.
Riga, Latvia
Posted on Oct 30, 2006, 18:43:04
... if I am going to need anything to get into the country other than my passport? Any tips/info would be greatly appreciated!! Latvia is a member of the EU (as I'm sure you know!) so I would imagine the entry rules would be the same as ...

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