Riga in a nutshell
Sightseeing
For the best views over Riga and solid G&Ts, visit the Skyline bar located on the 26th floor or Radisson Hotel. Equally impressive during the day and in the evenings.
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Skyline bar
55 Elizabetes ielaFor the best views over Riga and solid G&Ts, visit the Skyline bar located on the 26th floor or Radisson Hotel. Equally impressive during the day and in the evenings.
One of the most picturesque areas in Riga. Take your time walking around the square and St. Peter's church.
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Schwarzhäupterhaus
7 RātslaukumsOne of the most picturesque areas in Riga. Take your time walking around the square and St. Peter's church.
A lovely strip of little shops, bars and restaurants in the Old Town
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Jacob's Barracks
4 Torņa ielaA lovely strip of little shops, bars and restaurants in the Old Town
Another good photo opportunity in the Old Town. A few of the oldest buildings in Riga.
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Drei Brüder
19 Mazā Pils ielaAnother good photo opportunity in the Old Town. A few of the oldest buildings in Riga.
Beautifully renovated in 2016, the LNMA holds the most significant artwork depository in the nation
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Latvian National Museum Of Art
1 Jaņa Rozentāla laukumsBeautifully renovated in 2016, the LNMA holds the most significant artwork depository in the nation
Visit freetour.com/riga to find out more about specific free tours (Old Town, Art Nouveau district and others) and their timing each day. Most of them are free but work on a donation basis and are a great way how to lear as much as possible about Riga in a short amount of time.
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Riga Free Tour
Reformācijas LaukumsVisit freetour.com/riga to find out more about specific free tours (Old Town, Art Nouveau district and others) and their timing each day. Most of them are free but work on a donation basis and are a great way how to lear as much as possible about Riga in a short amount of time.
The loveliest cinema in Riga. Doesn’t usually show most of the box-office movies but more artsy films. Fancy interior and calm atmosphere
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Splendid Palace
61 Elizabetes ielaThe loveliest cinema in Riga. Doesn’t usually show most of the box-office movies but more artsy films. Fancy interior and calm atmosphere
Neighborhoods
Take a look at some of the best Art Nouveau architecture in the world by wandering around Alberta, Elizabetes, Strelnieku and Rupniecibas streets.
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Albert Street
10 Alberta ielaTake a look at some of the best Art Nouveau architecture in the world by wandering around Alberta, Elizabetes, Strelnieku and Rupniecibas streets.
Food scene
Personal favorite when it comes to a good cup of coffee and an unforgettable brunch.
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Rocket Bean Roastery (Dzirnavu)
39 Dzirnavu ielaPersonal favorite when it comes to a good cup of coffee and an unforgettable brunch.
MiiT Coffee
10 Lāčplēša ielaA cozy vegetarian cafe/bar with a hipster vibe.
The Catch
12 Antonijas ielaAn incredible place for authentic Japanese food in Riga.
Hands down the best specialty coffee place in Riga! If you're a coffee lover, this is the spot for you
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Kalve Espresso Room
38 Stabu ielaHands down the best specialty coffee place in Riga! If you're a coffee lover, this is the spot for you
Another super high quality restaurant. Can't miss with this one
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3 pavāru restorāns "Tam labam būs augt"
4 Torņa ielaAnother super high quality restaurant. Can't miss with this one
Amazing specialty coffee, delicious desserts and lunch offer at Valdemāra street 6. Second location for just the coffee or snacks to go on Blaumaņa 5a!
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Zvaigzne CAFE
6 Krišjāņa Valdemāra ielaAmazing specialty coffee, delicious desserts and lunch offer at Valdemāra street 6. Second location for just the coffee or snacks to go on Blaumaņa 5a!
A place that offers great variety of food, but specializes in ramen.
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RamenRiga
14 Stabu ielaA place that offers great variety of food, but specializes in ramen.
Mulberry
14 Ausekļa ielaDelicious bakers and dessert place :)
Zefirs
Cool and hipstery hang-out place / bar. They offer a tasty pizza as well!
A fantastic new specialty coffee shop nestled in one of the cutest Old Town streets. My new personal favorite!
Conta specialty coffee
A fantastic new specialty coffee shop nestled in one of the cutest Old Town streets. My new personal favorite!
Great fancy sort of food hall and drinks place located on the 4th floor of the Galerija Centrs shopping center.
BURZMA
Great fancy sort of food hall and drinks place located on the 4th floor of the Galerija Centrs shopping center.
Snatch, restorāns
My personal favorite restaurant in Riga. Awarded with Michelin recognition too.
Bars/Clubs
A fun area of many different bars and nightlife spots
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Tallinas ielas kvartāls / Tallinn Street Quarter
Tallinas ielaA fun area of many different bars and nightlife spots
Authentic Latvian folk bar with live music on most nights
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Folkklubs ALA pagrabs
19 Peldu ielaAuthentic Latvian folk bar with live music on most nights
A bar that`s great for rock music lovers and people who all-around appreciate great drinks and times.
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Nemiers
9a Aristida Briāna ielaA bar that`s great for rock music lovers and people who all-around appreciate great drinks and times.
Great bar for enjoying summertime with great DJ sets.
Located in a neighborhood that`s filled with great places to have a meal or a drink at.
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Andrejostas Kvartāls
1a Eksporta ielaGreat bar for enjoying summertime with great DJ sets.
Located in a neighborhood that`s filled with great places to have a meal or a drink at.
Culture
A modern art museum which brings a good opportunity to explore things happening in the Latvian art scene.
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Zuzeum
101 Lāčplēša ielaA modern art museum which brings a good opportunity to explore things happening in the Latvian art scene.