The tourist attractions at Riga is the main reason why Latvia has
become one of the top travel destinations in Europe. It is the capital
of Latvia and has about 50% of the population of the country.
Location
Riga International Airport is served by several international
airlines. There are also bus connections from Lithuania, Estonia and
other cities in the Baltic. Tallink runs a ferry service from the
Latvian capital and Stockholm.
What to See
The Freedom Monument is one of the main national symbols in the
country. You can also visit the Museum Jews in Latvia and Jewish
Community, near the Freedom Monument. Architecture aficionados will want
to visit the streets of Elizabetes and Alberta where they can see the
works of Eisenstein.
At Esplanade Park, you will see the Orthodox Cathedral and the
National Museum of Art. This is the place to view works by Latvian
artists. This is one of the biggest tourist attractions at Riga. Also
worth checking out are the Railway Museum, the Aviation Museum and the
Latvian National Opera building.
History
Albert of Bremen established the city in 1201. It was designed to be a
base for Northern Crusades. During the days of the Hanseatic League, it
became a major trade center. In 1522, the Reformation came to the land,
ending the rule of the bishops. The city would become part of Sweden
and then the Empire of Russia.
During World War II, the city was bombed, but the ruins were
eventually rebuilt by the government. This would boost tourism. The city
would become the capital of Latvia. It would remain the capital of the
city even after the collapse of the Soviet Union.
Cost
The cost of the ferry fares begin at 103 Euros. The typical train
rides cost 85 LVL. There are cheaper train fares at 25 LVL, but there is
not much in terms of amenities. Budget and moderate hotels will have
starting costs of 25 Euros up to 45 Euros.
Other Info
The Central Market can be found right next to the international bus
station. You can buy fresh fruits and vegetables here. Some of the
stalls sell clothes and souvenir items. The Mezaparks are filled with
elegant homes dating from the pre-war era.
The zoo is one of the more popular tourist attractions at Riga. You
can also drop by the Motor Musem and the Ethnographic Open Air Museum.
It has exhibits about traditional Latvian houses.
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