On a guided tour we passed the Freedom Monument in Riga. Our guide told us about the history of that monument and made us smile.
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Let us stroll through Riga’s Old Town together
Riga’s Old Town is not that big. There are almost no cars in the Old Town and public transport is diverted around that area. So, let’s go for a walk.
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A fascinating visit to Riga Central Market
Riga Central Market is a must see in Riga. This was one of the rare locations that are used by locals and tourists alike and where we got a better feeling for the Latvian way of life.
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Stalin’s Birthday Cake – Academy of Science
You cannot miss it when you are visiting Riga’s Old Town – Stalin’s Birthday Cake. This is what locals call the Latvian Academy of Science.
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The Town Musicians of Bremen in Riga?
Who doesn’t know the Bremen Town Musicians from the Brothers Grimm fairy tale? But what are they doing in Riga?
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Our recommendations for delicious foods and drinks in Riga
It is a little disappointing to visit the Old Town of Riga and stumble on KFC, McDonald’s, Costa Coffee and all the other chains that one doesn’t really like to go to.
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