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Latvian Ethnographic Open Air Museum


TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #2 of 30 attractions in Riga
Traveller Description: In a forest just to east of the city limits of Riga, exists the Latvian Ethnic Open Air Museum.  Take the A2 (E77) road ot of town and if you get to... more »
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Attraction type: Historic village, Speciality museum
Address: Brivibas 440 Riga 1024
Latvia
Tel: 7994106
Fax: 7994178

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16 Nov 2008
2
people found this review helpful

Not the best timing, of course, and not much to add to the previous posts except one more vote and some pictures. Didn't even anticipate to have so much fun. And yes, it is really impressive how well-maintained the whole place is. Plan to stay closer to the lake when it becomes hot: the breeze makes it so pleasant there.... more

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5 of 5 stars
Brisbane, Australia
8 Oct 2008
1
person found this review helpful

We caught the local bus to the museum and were totally amazed at the planning that went into the whole project. Starting off in 1924, with the purpose of transporting a home from each of the four areas of Latvia to what is represented on-site today is just wonderful. The open-air museum spans an area of 80 hectares and is... more

20 Aug 2008
2
people found this review helpful

This is a great place to spend half a day. There is plenty to see and the surroundings are nice. Everything was well maintained, even the toilets were surprisingly clean. You can buy a map at the gate, it makes sure that you see everything and is only a few cents. Whilst food is available at the museum, we would... more

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Latvian Ethnographic Open Air Museum Address

Brivibas 440, Riga 1024, Latvia
Tel: 7994106 Fax: 7994178