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Inside Background
Architecture 
Art Nouveau buildings of Riga If you want to experience a part of Riga that is...
Last edited: 20 November 2007
Culture 
 Latvia, although over 800 years old - which makes America look like a spring...
Last edited: 14 August 2008
History 
Riga was originally settled by a native population about which little is...
Last edited: 06 January 2008
Recommended Reading 
Travelers interested in learning more about Riga may consider reading the...
Last edited: 29 June 2009
Weather & When to Go 
Travelers who prefer warm weather will want to make sure that a Riga trip is...
Last edited: 15 September 2006
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Inside Transportation
Arriving & Departing 
By plane:  Visitors interested in reaching Riga by airplane will be flying in...
Last edited: 02 September 2007
Getting Around 
Riga's Old Town, where most of the Tourist Attractions are, is compact enough...
Last edited: 03 December 2009
Public Transportation 
Public transportation in Riga is primarily provided by Rigas Satiksme...
Last edited: 28 June 2006
Taxis & Rental Cars 
Travelers can use taxis safely in Riga; however, they should be aware of some...
Last edited: 06 October 2009
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Inside Things to Do
Day Trips 
Day trip to Vilnius, Lithuania If you find yourself lacking in things to...
Last edited: 20 November 2007
Events & Festivals 
Since regaining its independence from Russia at the end of the twentieth...
Last edited: 28 June 2006
First-time Visitors 
If you want to throw in shopping while in Riga...   There are plenty of great...
Last edited: 02 June 2008
Museums & Attractions 
Travelers interested in the Riga’s history ( http://www.tripad... ) and culture...
Last edited: 20 July 2006
Shopping 
Emihls Gustavs - a chocolate-lover's paradise So you think you like chocolate...
Last edited: 20 November 2007
A Stag Party's Guide to Riga 
Introduction Since RyanAir started flying to Riga in November 2004, Riga has...
Last edited: 30 June 2009
Riga Quest 
What is the audio tour?  The self-guided audio tour RigaQuest is the most...
Last edited: 19 June 2009
Freedom Monument (Brivibas Piemineklis) 
  The Freedom Monument holds in her hands three stars, symbolising the three...
Last edited: 24 August 2008
Latvian Ethnographic Open Air Museum 
In a forest just to east of the city limits of Riga, exists the Latvian Ethnic...
Last edited: 20 August 2008
National History Museum of Latvia / Riga Castle 
Riga Castle, a large, yellow, jolly building on the river downstream from the...
Last edited: 09 June 2006
Old City Riga (Vecriga) 
Full of small squares where you can drink good local beer in the open air in...
Last edited: 07 December 2009
Skyline Bar 
TheSkyline Bar is located on the 26th floor of the Reval Hotel and offers...
Last edited: 06 March 2009
Stars Sporta Bar 
Located in Old Riga, the Stars Sporta Bar and beer pub covers two floors: On...
Last edited: 06 April 2009
The Museum of the Occupation of Latvia 
It looks like an evil Lego Brick dropped by a giant. You can walk under it and...
Last edited: 07 June 2006
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Inside Dining Scene
Cheap Eats 
Tex-Mex food Tex-Mex might not be your cup of tea on your visit to Riga, but if...
Last edited: 20 November 2007
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Inside Latvia: For Foreign Visitors
Banks & Money 
Although Latvia is now a member of the European Union, it has not yet met the...
Last edited: 05 July 2007
Crossing the Border 
Do I need a visa to enter Latvia? Please, look at the web site of the Ministry...
Last edited: 12 June 2006
Important Phrases 
Here are a few words and phrases to get started. Even though the pronouniation...
Last edited: 09 June 2009
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