Riga Essentials
Essentials
Very good grocery store just few minutes walk :) They have everything you could possibly need and there are some great choices of traditional Latvian delicatessen :)
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Mego
14 Rīgas ielaVery good grocery store just few minutes walk :) They have everything you could possibly need and there are some great choices of traditional Latvian delicatessen :)
Very good grocery store just few minutes walk working hours 7:00 - 23:00 Available all most necesary everyday ingredients. They have everything you could possibly need and there are some great choices of traditional Latvian foods :)
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Rimi Grēcinieku
22 Grēcinieku ielaVery good grocery store just few minutes walk working hours 7:00 - 23:00 Available all most necesary everyday ingredients. They have everything you could possibly need and there are some great choices of traditional Latvian foods :)
"Mēness Aptieka" is a 24/7 pharmacy in case you have an immediate need for a pharmacy during night. In case you find such a pharmacy, but the door is closed, press the bell-push right next to door and the pharmacist will serve you. Telephone no: +371 67213340
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Mēness aptieka
154 Brīvības iela"Mēness Aptieka" is a 24/7 pharmacy in case you have an immediate need for a pharmacy during night. In case you find such a pharmacy, but the door is closed, press the bell-push right next to door and the pharmacist will serve you. Telephone no: +371 67213340
Shopping
Wonderful Shopping Mall Galerija Centrs right in heart of old town great selection of stores. There is few lovely restaurants and cafes too. Usually there is beautiful photo exhibition in the first floor. Galerija Centrs Shopping Mall have it all - including excellent grocery store RIMI(located in first floor), don't forget to try their delicious pastries! Drogas is very good store in first floor for toiletries and makeup.
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Galerija Centrs
16 Audēju ielaWonderful Shopping Mall Galerija Centrs right in heart of old town great selection of stores. There is few lovely restaurants and cafes too. Usually there is beautiful photo exhibition in the first floor. Galerija Centrs Shopping Mall have it all - including excellent grocery store RIMI(located in first floor), don't forget to try their delicious pastries! Drogas is very good store in first floor for toiletries and makeup.
Rīga Central Market is clean, lively with colours and goods. It consists of several pavilions where the roofs of those are made from zeppelin - a flying objects from the beginning of last century . Each pavilion specialises in something. The pavilion closest to the river Daugava has all sort of fish. After - vegetable pavilion then bread/ spices and honey, then - milk and cheese pavilion. The one parallel to the city canal is the meat pavilion. There is a reasonable fish restaurant in connecting corridor between fish and vegetable pavilions. Outside areas are what you see - fruits, vegetables which fades into other industrial goods. Great prices and great deals :)
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Riga Central Market
Rīga Central Market is clean, lively with colours and goods. It consists of several pavilions where the roofs of those are made from zeppelin - a flying objects from the beginning of last century . Each pavilion specialises in something. The pavilion closest to the river Daugava has all sort of fish. After - vegetable pavilion then bread/ spices and honey, then - milk and cheese pavilion. The one parallel to the city canal is the meat pavilion. There is a reasonable fish restaurant in connecting corridor between fish and vegetable pavilions. Outside areas are what you see - fruits, vegetables which fades into other industrial goods. Great prices and great deals :)
Food Scene
Lido Alus Sēta is perfect if you want to try some traditional latvian food. Relaxing atmosphere and very cheap prices. There is buffet style where you can choose whatever and how many you would like. Food is tasty and locals loves this place :)
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LIDO Alus sēta
2 Tirgoņu ielaLido Alus Sēta is perfect if you want to try some traditional latvian food. Relaxing atmosphere and very cheap prices. There is buffet style where you can choose whatever and how many you would like. Food is tasty and locals loves this place :)
Rigensis is an excellent bakery!!! Delicious cakes, pastries,cookies, bread and coffee too. Atmosphere is very cosy and relaxing. Everything is super tasty, fresh and cheap!!! A must visit when in Riga!!! :)
Rigensis
8 Tirgoņu ielaRigensis is an excellent bakery!!! Delicious cakes, pastries,cookies, bread and coffee too. Atmosphere is very cosy and relaxing. Everything is super tasty, fresh and cheap!!! A must visit when in Riga!!! :)
Latvia’s nouvelle cuisine has a classy advocate in Bibliotēka No.1, a plush restaurant situated on the edge of Vērmanes Gardens close to Old Riga. Everything is delicious and beautifully presented :)
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BIBLIOTĒKA №1
2 Tērbatas ielaLatvia’s nouvelle cuisine has a classy advocate in Bibliotēka No.1, a plush restaurant situated on the edge of Vērmanes Gardens close to Old Riga. Everything is delicious and beautifully presented :)
Key to Riga
8a Doma laukumsDelicious traditional Latvian foods :)
Taverna
4 Torņa ielaVery Good traditional Latvian food choices :)
Delicious and beautifully presented traditional Latvian foods :)
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Valtera Restorāns
8 Miesnieku ielaDelicious and beautifully presented traditional Latvian foods :)
Drinks & Nightlife
"Kaļķu Vārti" is a legendary club and has welcomed partygoers from all around the world for more than 14 years. It’s located in a spacious historical cellar and features a rooftop terrace that can host up to 100 people. It’s a great spot to spend the night dancing away to mainstream hits.
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Kaļķu vārti
20 Jauniela"Kaļķu Vārti" is a legendary club and has welcomed partygoers from all around the world for more than 14 years. It’s located in a spacious historical cellar and features a rooftop terrace that can host up to 100 people. It’s a great spot to spend the night dancing away to mainstream hits.
Black Magic Bar is full of history, have it is own spirit. Its such a cool place! A coffe shop and a chocolate workshop where you can try lots of different kinds of chocolates and other little snacky desserty things. Special and romantic ambience :)
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Black Magic
10 Kaļķu ielaBlack Magic Bar is full of history, have it is own spirit. Its such a cool place! A coffe shop and a chocolate workshop where you can try lots of different kinds of chocolates and other little snacky desserty things. Special and romantic ambience :)
Folkklubs Ala Pagrabs is grea! It's placed under a building and it is bigger than it seems at first. Food is delicious, cheap and portions are large. Their beer selection is outstanding! So many choices! Live music during weekdays :)
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Folkklubs ALA pagrabs
19 Peldu ielaFolkklubs Ala Pagrabs is grea! It's placed under a building and it is bigger than it seems at first. Food is delicious, cheap and portions are large. Their beer selection is outstanding! So many choices! Live music during weekdays :)
Sightseeing
St. Peters Church is very authentic and beautiful, and of course a must see! :) Originally a Catholic church now Lutheran. The original wooden tower was the highest in Europe when built. It has been destroyed many times. It was rebuilt in 1973. It is a seriously impressive church. Take the lift for spectacular views of the city. It cost 9 euro for the lift which also covers the 3 euro charge to the church. This is the best view in the old town and you can make a really beautiful photos from there.Enjoy :)
Rātslaukums 1
Located at Rīgas pilsēta
Known for Point of Interest, Early Birds, Late Nights, Stunning Views, Iconic Scenes, Romance, Groups, Families, Budget Friendly, Touristy
Riga Town H
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St. Peter's Church
1 Reformācijas LaukumsSt. Peters Church is very authentic and beautiful, and of course a must see! :) Originally a Catholic church now Lutheran. The original wooden tower was the highest in Europe when built. It has been destroyed many times. It was rebuilt in 1973. It is a seriously impressive church. Take the lift for spectacular views of the city. It cost 9 euro for the lift which also covers the 3 euro charge to the church. This is the best view in the old town and you can make a really beautiful photos from there.Enjoy :)
Rātslaukums 1
Located at Rīgas pilsēta
Known for Point of Interest, Early Birds, Late Nights, Stunning Views, Iconic Scenes, Romance, Groups, Families, Budget Friendly, Touristy
Riga Town H
House of Blackheads buildings have and impressive architecture and history. It is so lovely to sit and catch your breath in the square and admire the magical House of Blackheads. Very nice ambience and when the sun hits the building it's like magic, just really really beautiful in real life :)
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House of the Black Heads
7 RātslaukumsHouse of Blackheads buildings have and impressive architecture and history. It is so lovely to sit and catch your breath in the square and admire the magical House of Blackheads. Very nice ambience and when the sun hits the building it's like magic, just really really beautiful in real life :)
Parks & Nature
Next to the Presidents Palace of Riga there is a little lovely park to take a little break and enjoy a coffee while watching people :)
Pils laukums
Pils laukumsNext to the Presidents Palace of Riga there is a little lovely park to take a little break and enjoy a coffee while watching people :)
One of the most beautiful places, set in a semicircle of greenery, is a hill built over the former Sand Bastion. Beautiful stone embankments with small cascades and waterfalls resemble mountain river. It is beautifully landscaped with little bridges, flowers, and benches to sit on. There are statues throughout the park, a canal where you can rent small boats, a bridge with love keys :)
Zigfrīda Annas Meierovica bulvāris
Zigfrīda Annas Meierovica BulvārisOne of the most beautiful places, set in a semicircle of greenery, is a hill built over the former Sand Bastion. Beautiful stone embankments with small cascades and waterfalls resemble mountain river. It is beautifully landscaped with little bridges, flowers, and benches to sit on. There are statues throughout the park, a canal where you can rent small boats, a bridge with love keys :)
In front yard of Riga National Opera there's a beautiful fountain and garden adorned with beautiful flowers epecially in summer. Beautiful place to make photos :)
Aspazijas bulvāris 2
2 Aspazijas bulvārisIn front yard of Riga National Opera there's a beautiful fountain and garden adorned with beautiful flowers epecially in summer. Beautiful place to make photos :)
Magnificent park - perfect for relaxing picnik :)
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Bastejkalna Park
Magnificent park - perfect for relaxing picnik :)
Arts & Culture
Latvian National Opera is amazing!!! If you're in Riga, one of the most cultural capitals of the world, and you're willing to try more than just walking around and sightseeing, then you just have to try the Latvian National Opera. Prices are very reasonable, ranging from €5 to€35, and the dress code is very diverse, ranging from causal to suit and (bow)tie. The Opera House itself is very neatly decorated, albeit in good taste. Once again, greatly recommended! :)
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Latvian National Opera
3 Aspazijas bulvārisLatvian National Opera is amazing!!! If you're in Riga, one of the most cultural capitals of the world, and you're willing to try more than just walking around and sightseeing, then you just have to try the Latvian National Opera. Prices are very reasonable, ranging from €5 to€35, and the dress code is very diverse, ranging from causal to suit and (bow)tie. The Opera House itself is very neatly decorated, albeit in good taste. Once again, greatly recommended! :)
Latvian National Theater is beautiful restored building with some amazing features. Definitely worth to take a look! Usually they have great shows for great prices :)
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Teatro Nacional de Letonia
2 Kronvalda bulvārisLatvian National Theater is beautiful restored building with some amazing features. Definitely worth to take a look! Usually they have great shows for great prices :)
Art Gallery "Putti" presents the unique artworks of contemporary Latvian jewellery artists to a local and international audience. Most of the artists whose works are displayed in the gallery are graduates of either Latvian or Estonian academies of the arts. The gallery presents only hand-crafted jewellery of exceptional quality, and, according to the managers of the gallery, the jewellery displayed can be seen as both art and design objects at once.
Putti
5 Peitavas ielaArt Gallery "Putti" presents the unique artworks of contemporary Latvian jewellery artists to a local and international audience. Most of the artists whose works are displayed in the gallery are graduates of either Latvian or Estonian academies of the arts. The gallery presents only hand-crafted jewellery of exceptional quality, and, according to the managers of the gallery, the jewellery displayed can be seen as both art and design objects at once.
Art Museum Rīgas Birža is a multifunctional gallery which continually runs contemporary art exhibitions. The gallery is very charming and it has displayed the works of many famous artists, both local and international.
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Museo de Arte de Riga Birza
6 Doma laukumsArt Museum Rīgas Birža is a multifunctional gallery which continually runs contemporary art exhibitions. The gallery is very charming and it has displayed the works of many famous artists, both local and international.