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RIGA CITY BREAKS > LATVIA
Capital City of Latvia.
The Riga region is the strongest economic region in Latvia and the center of
industrial production in the country.
2010 Riga was named European Capital of Culture 2014.
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Hotels Riga
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Albert Hotel ***, Dzirnavu iela 33, 1010 Riga
This is a fully-modernised hotel, located in the vicinity of Albertas Iela - the most famous street in Riga,
featuring exclusive Art Nouveau architecture. Embassies, headquarters of companies, exhibition and sport centres, as well as the Old Town, are located within easy walking distance.
Grand Palace Hotel *****, Pils 12, 1050 Riga
Latvia's leading hotel is located in the cobble-stoned 15th century Old Town of Riga, surrounded by ancient
monuments, adjacent to the Dome square, Riga's Palace and central to most government offices and major banks.
In the midst of the vibrant business and shopping district the hotel offers a place of warmth and comfort, accompanied by attentive, impeccable service.
Grand Palace Hotel has been voted as Latvia's leading hotel 4 years in a row by the body of World Travel
Awards and is the only member of "The Leading Hotels of The World" and "Virtuoso" in Latvia.
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Travel Guides Riga / Related books
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Dorling Kindersley -
Riga Berlitz Pocket Guide - 9812685529
Paperback: 144 pages; Publisher: Berlitz Publishing (16 April 2009); ISBN-10: 9812685529; ISBN-13: 978-9812685520.
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European Capital of Culture 2014
Offering new understanding of culture as a trigger for positive change, Riga introduces itself as the European
Capital of Culture for 2014 with the programme "Force Majeure". In its programme, Riga focuses on culture as
the spiritual and intellectual dimension of mankind, manifesting itself through any form of human activity, and
expanding the understanding of culture through liaisons with other spheres of life. It is a liaison between generations, traditions and the digital world.
Riga - Capital City of Latvia
Port of Riga
Arena Riga
Art Academy of Latvia
Cathedral
Central Market Riga
City Museum of History and Navigation
One of the oldest museums in Europe.
Freedom Monument
History Museum of Latvia
In the Riga Castle and dedicated to the country's history from the Stone Age to the present.
House of Blackheads
Kanālmalas apstādījumi [ = canal embankment ]
Along the moat of the former city wall there is an approximately three-kilometer park.
Latvian War Museum for military and naval history
Livu laukums in the Old Town
Museum of Foreign Art
With the largest collection of European art from the 16th Century to the present in Latvia.
Museum of Latvian Jews
Shows the history of the Jews of Riga on 18 Century until 1941.
Natural History Museum of Latvia
Occupation Museum of Latvia
Dedicated to the time when Latvia was under German and Soviet occupation (1940-1991)
Orthodox cathedral
Park Wöhrmannsche [ Verman dārzs }
The oldest public park in the city, created in 1814 under the name Anna-Wöhrmann Park.
Powder Tower Riga [ Latvian War Museum ]
Riga Motor Museum - with historic vehicles
Riga TV tower and radio tower
Riga Zoo
Skonto Stadium
St. Peter's Church
University of Lavia [ LU ]
Riga Technical University [ RTU ]
Riga Stradiņš University [ RSU ]
Stockholm School of Economics in Riga [ SSE Riga ]
The Latvian Academy of Sciences (Latvijas Zinātņu akademija) is housed in Riga
Cuisine
Riga is famous for chocolate and pralines.
A specialty of Riga is the bitter, black liquor Rīgas Melnais balzams, considered a Latvian national beverage. In addition.
History Riga
History of Riga
Founding of Riga, Ascent of Riga as a center of German commerce [ Under Bishop Albert, Member of the
Hanseatic League ], Under the Supremacy of Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth and Sweden, Industrial Harbor
City of the Russian Empire, Capital of Independent Latvia, Soviet and Nazi Period, Restoration of Independence.
Music, Art & Culture, Events
During the 17th Century Riga became the then most important music center in the Baltics. It saw the founding
of the Riga Music Society (1760) and private orchestras such as the Baron Otto Hermann von Vietinghoff from which formed the orchestra of the Opera, founded in 1782.
Latvian National Art Museum
Dedicated to Latvian art.
Culture of Riga
National Opera
Founded in 1918. The repertoire of the theatre embraces all opera masterpieces. The Latvian National Opera is famous not only for its operas, but for its ballet troupe as well.[63]
National Theatre
Founded in 1919. This theatre is situated in one of the most beautiful buildings in Riga. The Latvian National
Theatre preserves the traditions of Latvian drama school. It is one of the biggest theatres in Latvia.
Riga Russian Theatre - oldest professional drama theatre in Latvia, established in 1883
The repertoire of the theatre includes classical plays and experimental performances of Russian and other foreign playwrights.Riga Russian Theatre
Daile Theatre
Opened for the first time in 1920. It is one of the most successful theatres in Latvia. This theatre is distinguished by its frequent productions of modern foreign plays.
Latvian State Puppet Theatre
Founded in 1944. This theatre presents shows for children and adults.
New Riga Theatre
Opened in 1992. It has an intelligent and attractive repertoire of high quality that focused on a modern, educated and socially active audience. Jaunais Rigas Teatris
Ballet Festival
Theater Festival Baltic Spring
Riga Carnival
Riga Marathon
Riga Opera Festival
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