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Restaurant 3

Riga

Indigenous Northern-European foods make up the core of the menu here. Historically, there are quite a few similarities between Scandinavian and Latvian cuisine...

One Wolf

Riga

There aren't many who have placed their finger on the pulse of urban life as deftly as Latvian fashion designer Agnese Narņicka. Her fashion label One Wolf is decidedly...

Rocket Bean Roastery

Riga

A new cult spot in Riga: a coffee-bean roastery, coffee shop, and café in one. This place caters to people for whom coffee is more than just a cappuccino or frappuccino topped with a cap of foam or whipped cream...

CHOOSE DESTINATION

Riga

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Materia Bikes, Riga

Cēsu Street lies right on the shoulder of the centre of Riga, accommodating most different shops and facilities – from a small theatre costume shop to a large business quarters. And in the middle of it all stands “Materia Bikes” salon...

Restaurant 3, Riga

Indigenous Northern-European foods make up the core of the menu here. Historically, there are quite a few similarities between Scandinavian and Latvian cuisine...

One Wolf, Riga

There aren't many who have placed their finger on the pulse of urban life as deftly as Latvian fashion designer Agnese Narņicka. Her fashion label One Wolf is decidedly...

M’archers, Riga

M'archers is the latest (and also the most affordable) eatery to be opened by Mārtiņš Rītiņš, Latvia's most famous food persona, chef, and owner of the country's gold...

Zivju lete (Fish Bar), Riga

This is one of Riga's painfully few seafood restaurants. Right in the centre of Riga, Zivju lete is conveniently located for all who choose to partake in...

371 culture space - eatery, Riga

Riga's Central Market is one of the largest market spaces to be located in a European city centre. Its five large pavilions were originally built...

Slacklining in Riga, Riga

In our daily lives we rarely ponder about the importance of balance. Balance can be described as a dialogue between our mind and body on the one hand and the laws of nature on the other...

Le Dome Roof Terrace, Riga

Being as the summers are painfully short in Riga, a lively roof terrace-culture is not a characteristic feature of this northern metropolis. Which is exactly...

Desa un Co, Riga

When going to Centrāltirgus (Central Market) or a cultural event in the Spīķeri Quarter, it's worth stopping by the small bistro with the unpretentious name...

Cherry Picking, Riga

The creator of Cherry Picking says of himself: "...details and the 'dots on the i' are important to us. I always want to steal the cherry off the cake...

Neputns, Riga

A certain book-generated calmness rules the atmosphere at the store of the Neputns publishing house, the best-known publisher of Latvian art books...

Cinema Splendid Palace, Riga

Splendid Palace is Riga's oldest and most ornate movie theatre. This theatre, located in central Riga, is truly a splendid place with its luxuriant...

Kalnciema iela Market, Riga

The farmers' market at the intersection of Kalnciema iela and Melnsila iela provides Rigans with a much-appreciated alternative to standard...

Cabo Cafe, Riga

Cabo Cafe is a special stop on any tour of Riga's cafés. Located directly on the shores of Ķīšezers Lake, it is open year-round. In winter...

Nometne, Riga

It is said that the place where the restaurant Nometne currently resides was once an outdoor kitchen for a Swedish military camp. The restaurant...

StockPot, Riga

Those interested in enjoying a delicious and well-prepared meal in a very uncomplicated if somewhat rushed atmosphere typical of the middle...

Balts, Riga

For rushed city-dwellers, BALTS (“white”) is a healthy alternative for a quick meal. BALTS offers both sit-down and take-away food options that will satisfy your well-being and health...

Street Art in Riga, Riga

Although the tradition of street art is still just getting on its feet in Latvia, it's already proved itself a viable contender. Old firewalls and roofs are the current canvases of choice...

Bar XIII, Riga

This is currently the hottest pub in Riga! Located in the heart of Riga's Art Nouveau district, here you'll meet the smart set of the city's bohemian society...

Kafejnīca Mierā (In Peace Café), Riga

Located on Miera iela (“Peace” Street), it's practically impossible to walk by Kafejnīca Mierā without going in – the decadent aromas of coffee, croissants...

Rocket Bean Roastery, Riga

A new cult spot in Riga: a coffee-bean roastery, coffee shop, and café in one. This place caters to people for whom coffee is more than just a cappuccino or frappuccino topped with a cap of foam or whipped cream...

Café Žanna, Riga

Although the Café Žanna opened its doors only in November of last year, it has quickly become one of the trendiest places to socialize...

The Green Studio "Pienene", Riga

It is no secret that Latvians like to boil up many things, be it soap or trouble. Likewise, Latvians have long known the secrets of herbal medicine...

Worth knowing, Riga

Riga Airport (Rīgas lidosta, RIX, www.riga-airport.com) is the largest airport in the Baltic States. It is located eight kilometres from the centre of the city...

Hobbywool, Riga

Hobbywool is the Shangri-La for knitters. Everything in this store is one-of-a-kind, unique, natural and made by hand and with love...

Palladium Rīga, Riga

The Jugendstil building at Marijas iela 21 was designed by architects Edgars V. E. Frīzendorfs and Oto Lanckis and built in the 1910s...

Žanis Lipke Memorial, Riga

The Žanis Lipke Memorial is possibly the best-hidden museum in Riga. Cartographers sometimes even to forget to include the tiny street on their...

Kaņepe Cultural Centre, Riga

This two-storey building on Skolas iela is 115 years old. For 50 years it was the home of one of Riga's most prestigious music schools...

Wagner - A Riga Legend, Riga

"Riga is described to me as the nicest place in the world, especially when it comes to earning money..." wrote the famous German composer...

Café Mierā, Riga

It is impossible to miss the enticing smell of coffee, croissants, cakes and cookies wafting from this small café on Miera iela...

Geocaching in Riga, Riga

The ground of the high-tech game of geocaching is the whole of the world. As an adventure and a lifestyle, it has been embraced by no less than...