Amazing Places That You Must See in Riga Old Town
Up in the Baltic region, on the banks of the Daugava River, lies an undiscovered treasure: Riga, Latvia’s long-enduring capital. Till about 20 years ago, Riga didn’t make the list of desirable European...
View ArticleRiga Architecture – a Testament to the City’s Fascinating History
Riga architecture is very diverse – an interesting snapshot of its tumultuous past. Riga was part of the Hanseatic League during the Middle Ages, the Russian Empire in the 18th and 19th centuries, and...
View ArticleDark Secrets of the Corner House – the Headquarters of the KGB in Riga
Those who fail to learn from history are doomed to repeat it. A paraphrase of George Santayana’s quote: “Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it” Some wounds should probably...
View ArticleRixwell Centra Hotel – Good Value in the Middle of Old Town Riga
Location, location, location. Set in an Art Nouveau-style building dating from 1884, Rixwell Centra is a budget hotel right in the middle of Old Town Riga, within walking distance from all the...
View Article12 Best Things to Do in Riga – a Comprehensive Guide to Latvia’s Capital
There is a good reason why Riga is becoming an increasingly popular destination lately. Since 1991, when Latvia regained its independence, Riga has flourished like no other city in the Baltic region....
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