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Food scene
A nice food place just across the street with many varieties of food to choose from. Mainly known for their sushi.
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Tokyo City
40A Krišjāņa Barona ielaA nice food place just across the street with many varieties of food to choose from. Mainly known for their sushi.
A few meters from the building there is this kebab place that serves decent kebabs and other stuff. Open till 23:00 so great for a late night snack!
Hasana Kebabs
44 Krišjāņa Barona ielaA few meters from the building there is this kebab place that serves decent kebabs and other stuff. Open till 23:00 so great for a late night snack!
Riga Central Market (Latvian: Rīgas Centrāltirgus) is Europe's largest market and bazaar. It is one of the most notable structures from 20th century in Latvia and has been included in UNESCO World Heritage Site list together with Old Riga in 1998. It was planned from 1922 and built from 1924 to 1930. The main structures of the market are five pavilions constructed by reusing old German Zeppelin hangars and incorporating Neoclassicism and Art Deco styles. The market is 72,300 square metres (778,000 sq ft) wide with more than 3,000 trade stands.
Centrāltirgus iela
Centrāltirgus ielaRiga Central Market (Latvian: Rīgas Centrāltirgus) is Europe's largest market and bazaar. It is one of the most notable structures from 20th century in Latvia and has been included in UNESCO World Heritage Site list together with Old Riga in 1998. It was planned from 1922 and built from 1924 to 1930. The main structures of the market are five pavilions constructed by reusing old German Zeppelin hangars and incorporating Neoclassicism and Art Deco styles. The market is 72,300 square metres (778,000 sq ft) wide with more than 3,000 trade stands.
MiiT Coffee
10 Lāčplēša ielaGreat coffee place loved by locals
Recently undergone an identity change (previously known as steak chaos) this place offers great choice of meats. A little pricy though.
Meatchef.lv
41/43 Tērbatas ielaRecently undergone an identity change (previously known as steak chaos) this place offers great choice of meats. A little pricy though.
Bad Burrito
41/43 Tērbatas ielaOne of the best (in my opinion) and few burrito places around
This place is amazing! Brings the best of asian, middle eastern and other world cuisines together in one place. And it's mostly spicy!
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Stock Pot
6 Ģertrūdes ielaThis place is amazing! Brings the best of asian, middle eastern and other world cuisines together in one place. And it's mostly spicy!
A burger joint for all your junk food cravings, better than McDonald's (imo).
Hesburger Rīga Barona 44
44 Krišjāņa Barona iela A burger joint for all your junk food cravings, better than McDonald's (imo).
Neighborhoods
This is one of the most visited districts in Riga. Takes about 20-25 min on foot to get there. Almost every building is a work of art. Lots and lots of food places around.
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Albert Street
10 Alberta ielaThis is one of the most visited districts in Riga. Takes about 20-25 min on foot to get there. Almost every building is a work of art. Lots and lots of food places around.
Named the 'hipster capital of the world' (although greatly exaggerated with that title) this street offers several coffee shops and interactive/creative workshop type shops
Miera iela
Miera ielaNamed the 'hipster capital of the world' (although greatly exaggerated with that title) this street offers several coffee shops and interactive/creative workshop type shops
This is a must visit for any traveler. Lots of beautiful historical buildings and great food places. Also, museums and art galleries can be found here.
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Vecrīga
This is a must visit for any traveler. Lots of beautiful historical buildings and great food places. Also, museums and art galleries can be found here.
You should look up "Tallinas ielas kvartāls" on the net. Great seasonal place (May-Sep) with lots of concerts, shows and other activities taking place every weekend. Some food places and bars can also be found here.
Tallinas iela
Tallinas ielaYou should look up "Tallinas ielas kvartāls" on the net. Great seasonal place (May-Sep) with lots of concerts, shows and other activities taking place every weekend. Some food places and bars can also be found here.
Groceries & Shopping
Rimi
46 Krišjāņa Barona ielaA larger grocery shop just around the corner
Galleria Riga
67 Dzirnavu ielaShopping mall with lots of stores and food places.
A shopping mall located in the Old Town with lots of stores and food places
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Galerija Centrs
16 Audēju ielaA shopping mall located in the Old Town with lots of stores and food places
Sightseeing
One of the best views in the city! Imagine you're on the 26th floor with a cocktail in hand overseeing the city that's illuminated by the rays of the setting sun...ahhhh......
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Skyline bar
55 Elizabetes ielaOne of the best views in the city! Imagine you're on the 26th floor with a cocktail in hand overseeing the city that's illuminated by the rays of the setting sun...ahhhh......
Tipps für Reisende
Verkehrsmittel
Use public transport if you don't want to walk a lot.
The ticket costs 1,15€ if you buy it beforehand and 2€ if you buy it from the driver.
Verkehrsmittel
Getting from the airport
Be careful!! The taxi drivers at the airport will try to rip you off (usually). The ride should not cots more than 15-20€. Negotiate the price beforehand - walk up to a driver offer them 15€, if they say 'no', go to the next one.
Or just use bus number 22.
Nicht verpassen
Kalnciema kvartāls farmer's market every Saturday 10-16
The traditional farmer and artisan market takes place throughout the year – every Saturday, 10:00 - 16:00. During December the market is also open on Sundays.
The farm produce, arts and crafts market is a long-standing tradition at Kalnciema Quarter, offering the citizens and visitors of Riga exquisite local products made by farmers, artisans and designers.
The trademark of the market is the quality of its wares – foods of biological and Latvian origin, unique and attractive creations of local artists, designers and artisans – the goods not to be found on the shelves of supermarkets.
Mit Kindern reisen
Free public transport and lots of places admission free
This is for children under 7