The central market is very large and within its many buildings it offers virtually anything you would want to purchase at very reasonable prices. It is really not very different from large markets in other cities of the world except that it was much cleaner than most. You can try to local cheese or bread--or almot anything else. If you... More

The market has everything - fishes, vegetables, fresh fruits, dairy produce and plenty of cheap clothes and shoes outside it. Full with people from morning till evening.

At least that's what the Latvian people told us. And it is huge indeed. Separate halls for meat, pastry, vegetables/fruit and fish. Especially the fish market is impressive, with fresh and smoked fish. Outside the halls, there's an even bigger market, 7 days per week. Fruit, vegetables, clothing, footwear, tools, ... Nearly everything can be found. And always with a... More

The people of Riga took 5 zeppelin hangars from world war I and converted it into a market. Each hangar is filled with a different specialty: dairy, meat, fish, vegetables and other goods. It is a food lovers delight. Outside the market are stalls selling various every day items. Though most items are meant for home cooking and day to... More

we went to the market not having any expectations. it was an amazing place to see and get a feel of real life in riga. the markets are not for the typical weak at heart/stomach...there are smells and sights that you will question and probably never see again....smoked fish galore, fish flopping on the counter, liver in the meat cases,... More

The Central Market was a great opportunity to find out about Latvian food. The fish hall was the most impressive. Don't forget your camera!!

The one thing that struck us about this place was the enormity of it. It had to be 5 times larger than any other flea/food market that we had ever visited before. It seemed to go on for blocks and blocks, and then there were also the large hanger buildings full of vendors. Now if you are a person only... More

It's a huge street market, one of a kind you could find in many cities around the world. The different thing here is the size of it, with 5 pavilions. You can get good prices in food and some house stuff. Very interesting, but maybe not a must see.

I liked I could find national Latvian sweets, but the people in there were dirty, the smell was disguisting.