Riga is not just the capital of Latvia, but it is also a beautiful and astonishing city in its own right. The sheer variety you will find in this city will leave you shocked.
No other city in the Baltic region can match the vibrancy of Riga. The architecture of most of the buildings you will see in the city will also surprise you and make you happy.
In fact, the architecture you will see in most buildings in the Old Town area has had their influence from Germany and Russia. During your Riga tours you need to make sure you catch the glimpses of these buildings and the rich architecture they have.
A trip to Riga is incomplete if you do not visit some of its populqr drinking and eating hotspots. Thankfully, for tourists, there are many choices when it comes to selecting a restaurant or a hotel.
Town Hall Square, Riga, Latvia
Lido is certainly one of the most popular restaurants in Riga. The Lido group has several restaurants spread across the city and you may find it difficult to cover all of them if your trip to the city is a short one.
The best part with these restaurants is that each of them is unique and serves quality and affordable drinks and foods. The interiors of these places are excellent too.
The Skyline bar is another hotspot you need to head to if you like to have a drink in the evening after you have explored other areas of Riga. This popular bar is located in the 26th floor of a building in the Old Town area.
If you are in the midst of excursions in Riga, make sure you are covering these places in the evenings as they come to life at that time. This is also the time when both locals and tourists get together and have a big party under one roof!
Whilst the history of Riga is much to talk about; the city’s reputation as one of the liveliest cities in the Baltic region is undoubted and richly deserving one. Almost all clubs and bars in the city area get filled with locals and tourists during all uvenings.
If you are preparing your itinerary for Riga tours you can consider starting your trip by visiting Mi6 or Spy Bar as it is well known for its Bond films and strong cocktails.
The next on your agenda can be the Skyline Bar. You can have some of the stunning views of Riga while you are seated from the 26th floor of the building. If night entertainment is what will crave for to wind up your day, then Pulkvedim Neviens Neraksta can be your place.
This modern nightclub will treat you with edgy music across two levels – an expensive entry and pretentious clientele.
Riga, Latvia
Language should not be a problem while you are on excursions in Latvia. Most of its cities, including Riga, understand Russian and Latvian. Most of the locals will also understand German and English as they have mastered it upon interacting with foreign tourists over the years.
Whilst you are in Riga you will come across }any guided tours and excursions. Though most of the guides prefer English as the medium, you will find guides using German as well.
Jurmala beach, Riga, Latvia
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Most of the guides you will find in Riga are young female models attired in nation outfits. Usually these ladies are accompanied by local actors as they will perform scenes out of medieval Latvia.
Once you are in Riga, you will also find many beach resorts and other seaside places to relax. Jurmala is a popular beach resort you can consider visiting as it is highly popular with tourists, both local and international.
