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Riga, the capital city of Latvia, is an amazing city with so many hidden treasures and delights for the modern traveler. From beautiful beaches, wonderful architecture, a long history, cultural highlights and magnificent local eateries, Riga has so much to offer.
One of the great things to do in Riga is to find the Central Market. It is one of the biggest markets in Europe and it actually sits inside two World War 2 hangers. It is all about fresh food prepared the traditional Latvian way and is a great way to try out some of the local delicacies and to be introduced to genuine Latvian food.
One of the best experiences in Riga is to hit Jurmala Beach during the holidays. A series of clean and delightful beaches, with hordes of friendly people enjoying their time in the sun. On quieter days it is a wonderful beach for activities or sun downers.
Architecture tours are also very popular for those visitors who are fascinated by architecture and old buildings. There are always more adventurous pastimes and activities for adrenaline-hunters, but Riga is drenched in culture and it is a great place to refresh your European knowledge and history while visiting some of these cultural landmarks.
As in most European countries, Latvia has its own traditional food and dishes, and one of the most famous is the beetroot soup, the traditional Latvian soup that must be tried by all visitors to Riga.
Another firm favorite is speck, which is a thick bacon made from pork belly, and it is fatty and delicious. A traditional and popular Latvian meal of “peleki speki” combines various peas with onions and speck.
The most popular drink in Latvia is “kvass”, a sweet-low alcohol fizzy beer derivative that is drunk by everyone.
If you want fine dining, then there are plenty of options in Riga. Similarly, should you want to eat what the people eat, there is a vast array of wonderful restaurants that provide delicious samples of local cuisine.
When in Riga a visit the Pink Church is a must. It is hard to describe the Pink Church, but it hardly seems real at first. It is the Holy Trinity Orthodox Church and it looks more like a toy that goes on a cake.
Some people love to walk in a bog, heading out to the Kemeru Tirelis for an early morning boardwalk over the bog as the sun rises. There are also medieval castles and palaces that one can visit, and other buildings steeped in history and culture.
Walking the city is a very direct way to enjoy the local cuisine, scenery and people all at once, and it is a very friendly and embracing city so such a walk, with a little planning could be the highlight of your visit.
There are plenty of accommodation options available all over the city as well as near Jurmala beach, with a quick online search revealing gems all over Riga. There are plenty of options available for the more budget conscious, but there are luxury hotels and boutique hotels available as well. Riga accommodation and rental agencies are totally online and your search filters will direct you to what you’re looking for.
There is so much to do and see in Riga, but so many of the best sights and sounds are missed y people exploring the city too quickly. There are group walking tour groups, as well as open-top bus tours, both highly recommended when wanting to see the real city. There are also bike tours around the city, a great place to see things and be able to stop and look a little closer.
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