Riga

Sights

• Old town – A Hanseatic town of spires and lanes – a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
• Art Nouveau district – Ornate facades on Alberta iela.
• House of the Blackheads – The lavish guild-house facade on Town Hall Square.
• St Peter's Church – A lift up the tower with views over the city.
• Freedom Monument – The symbol of Latvian independence.
• Central Market – One of Europe's largest markets, in former zeppelin hangars.

Food & nightlife

• Riga Black Balsam – A herbal liqueur, often with blackcurrant juice.
• Grey peas with bacon – A Latvian national dish.
• Rye bread – Dark and slightly sweet, with every meal.
• Old-town bars – Latvian beer in cellar bars.

Day trips

• Jūrmala – A long sandy beach with wooden villas.
• Sigulda and Gauja National Park – Castles, caves and forests in the river valley.
• Rundāle Palace – A baroque palace with French-style gardens.

Good to know

When to go

May–September

Getting around

The old town on foot; trams and buses, and a bus from the airport to the centre.

Tipping

Service is usually included – rounding up is a nice gesture.

Power

Plug type C/F, 230 V – pack an adapter for Swiss plugs.

Currency

Euro (EUR)

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