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Agenskalns Market in Riga – Between Trends and Traditions
Lasīt: Agenskalns Market in Riga – Between Trends and TraditionsHas visiting the market turned from a necessity to a trend these days? I would say yes, to some extent, at least for some people. You can find a gastro market in almost every big city. And a visit to the market on a Sunday, like enjoying a coffee and a freshly baked pastry in…
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Walk through parks of Pārdaugava. Dzegužkalns – Nordeķu park
Lasīt: Walk through parks of Pārdaugava. Dzegužkalns – Nordeķu parkWeekday evenings often call for a short escape to unwind. While time doesn’t always allow for a trip outside Riga or a visit to one of the piers, we’ve found a route for a light and relaxing walk in our favorite local spots here in Pārdaugava. If, like me, you prefer tranquil, less industrial areas,…
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Christmas in Riga. What to do in Riga in December?
Lasīt: Christmas in Riga. What to do in Riga in December?I’m not sure if there’ll be snow, but during Christmas in Riga, you can definitely count on plenty of beautiful decorations and fun activities. Winters in Latvia are quite cold and dark, so during December in Riga, we do our best to fill the city with light and festive cheer to warm everyone’s heart. Whether…
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A Visit to the Latvian Ethnographic Open-Air Museum
Lasīt: A Visit to the Latvian Ethnographic Open-Air MuseumWhat was life like for Latvian farmers in rural areas a couple of centuries ago? If you don’t know the answer, the Latvian Ethnographic Open-Air Museum may be an eye-opening experience for you. It certainly was for me. So, come along for a walk through a peaceful forest where Latvian homesteads, churches, and other buildings…
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What to do in Riga if it rains? Interesting and unusual museums
Lasīt: What to do in Riga if it rains? Interesting and unusual museumsAnd don’t run away at the word museum. In this list I have included only the ones that have left a permanent impression on me. In one of Rigas museums, you will have the opportunity to play games. In another, you will travel in time. And in yet another, you will work your imagination and…
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Riga Art Nouveau museum – your chance to time travel
Lasīt: Riga Art Nouveau museum – your chance to time travelYou are invited to someone’s home, but instead of traveling by car, you will journey by time machine. The destination? The year 1903, Art Nouveau era in Riga. Sounds impossible? Not at all. Because in Riga Art Nouveau museum a day in the life of a family from 1903 is frozen in time. Looks like…
