Riga
Medieval architecture, Latvian food and live music
A ticket to Riga is a passport to the Baltic's most cosmopolitan city. Old Town is rich in medieval churches and stylish cocktail lounges, while the New Town secrets upmarket restaurants in Art Nouveau buildings.
Things to do
Take in the view from St Peter's spire or explore at Riga Cathedral in Old Town. Travel to Riga's Left Bank to see the Soviet Victory Monument and discover Art Nouveau architecture on Alberta iela in New Town.
Shopping
Once you've bought your airline tickets to Riga, you can start planning your shopping. Seek out silver and amber jewellery in Old Town or Soviet trinkets in New Town at Retro A. No Riga holiday is complete without a stroll through the Central Market.
Restaurants
Riga offers a diverse selection of food from traditional Latvian eateries and romantic restaurants in Old Town to Russian fast food at Pelmeni XL. Gourmets can enjoy culinary institutions like Vincents.
Nightlife
For cosy pubs, after-hours cocktails, live Latvian music and all-night dance clubs, Riga's Old Town is hard to beat. Buy a ticket to Riga's Latvian National Opera or a blues concert in New Town.
When to go
KLM has frequent flights to Riga. The Riga Opera Festival in June and the Christmas Market in December are worth remembering when booking your airline tickets to Riga.
Upcoming events
- Riga MarathonMay 2012 (annual)
- Summer Garden FestivalJun 2012 (annual)
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Nightlife
SpotlightLounge 8
Rigans come to Lounge 8 to sip the Old Town's best cocktails at dozens of private tables overlooking the central More about this item
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SpotlightSt. Peter's Church
Erected in 1209, the Old Town's tallest structure was badly damaged in World War II. However, St Peter's famous copper More about this item
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SpotlightRiga Central Market
In 1930, Riga Central Market was the largest and most technologically-advanced market in Europe. Hundreds of stalls selling anything from More about this item
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