Tips for Riga

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Tips for Riga

Essentials

One of the closest big grocery shops. The shops are usually open from 8:00 to 22:00, even on weekends. No alcohol will be sold after 22:00.
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Rimi
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One of the closest big grocery shops. The shops are usually open from 8:00 to 22:00, even on weekends. No alcohol will be sold after 22:00.
The closest grocery shop to the apartment. The shops are usually open from 8:00 to 22:00, even on weekends. No alcohol will be sold after 22:00.
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Maxima X
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The closest grocery shop to the apartment. The shops are usually open from 8:00 to 22:00, even on weekends. No alcohol will be sold after 22:00.

Shopping

The famous hipster Street. You'll find the local design, craft beer and some nice cafes there
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Miera iela
Miera iela
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The famous hipster Street. You'll find the local design, craft beer and some nice cafes there
The famous Central Market with Zeppelin​ garages. Yes, the iconic buildings were created for the famous vehicles. Keep your pockets safe! If hungry, go to fish pavilion and find the restaurant "Silkites un dillites". They'll serve you the freshest fish
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Riga Central Market
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The famous Central Market with Zeppelin​ garages. Yes, the iconic buildings were created for the famous vehicles. Keep your pockets safe! If hungry, go to fish pavilion and find the restaurant "Silkites un dillites". They'll serve you the freshest fish
A tiny art gallery. In addition you can buy Latvian artist souveniers, jewellery and books there and enjoy the exhibition. In the second floor of the gallery, you'll find a restaurant!
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Galerija Istaba
31B Krišjāņa Barona iela
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A tiny art gallery. In addition you can buy Latvian artist souveniers, jewellery and books there and enjoy the exhibition. In the second floor of the gallery, you'll find a restaurant!
Antique / used bookshop GUNAS GRAMATAS. NB! Located in the yard. Rare and out-of-print bookseller. Discover old and rare books that were collected in Latvia, published in Baltics and Russia. Antiquarian and bibliophile view on Lettonica will help you to get acquainted and buy rarities from past as well as contemporary. You'll find prints also from other parts of Europe not only Baltics, but the conjunctive of this collection is – it comes from Latvia, Riga. Open on working days from 11:00 to 18:00. http://gunasgramatas.lv/home-en
Krišjāņa Barona iela 19
19 Krišjāņa Barona iela
Antique / used bookshop GUNAS GRAMATAS. NB! Located in the yard. Rare and out-of-print bookseller. Discover old and rare books that were collected in Latvia, published in Baltics and Russia. Antiquarian and bibliophile view on Lettonica will help you to get acquainted and buy rarities from past as well as contemporary. You'll find prints also from other parts of Europe not only Baltics, but the conjunctive of this collection is – it comes from Latvia, Riga. Open on working days from 11:00 to 18:00. http://gunasgramatas.lv/home-en
The publishing house bookstore of Latvian art books and poetry. They publish books in other languages too. Very close to the apartment. You'll find a range of architecture, photography, art, poetry, philosophy etc. books there.
Izdevniecība "Neputns"
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The publishing house bookstore of Latvian art books and poetry. They publish books in other languages too. Very close to the apartment. You'll find a range of architecture, photography, art, poetry, philosophy etc. books there.

Arts & Culture

The Latvian art from it's beginnings. It's located in a building that received an architecture prize for renovation. It has terraces on the roof to get a view to Riga from above. Only 6 EUR to see all
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Lettlands nationalmuseum för konst
1 Jaņa Rozentāla laukums
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The Latvian art from it's beginnings. It's located in a building that received an architecture prize for renovation. It has terraces on the roof to get a view to Riga from above. Only 6 EUR to see all
A Latvian contemporary art gallery. Free entrance.
Galerija "Māksla XO"
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A Latvian contemporary art gallery. Free entrance.
Closed for renovation. Mostly Latvian contemporary art exhibitions.
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Izstāžu zāle "Arsenāls"
1 Torņa iela
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Closed for renovation. Mostly Latvian contemporary art exhibitions.
This is often left out of city maps. The Lipke Memorial, which is actually not so small, maybe Riga’s best-hidden museum. This concealment is not only factual but also symbolic for this used to serve as a hideaway. In the yard that is the end point of the tiny street, an underground bunker had been dug out. That is where Žanis Lipke had made a hiding place for people saved from the Jewish ghetto. During the Second World War eight to twelve people used this 3x3 meter hole in the ground as a shelter, often for long periods of time. It is important to stress that the German police never found this shelter, Lipke was never caught and none of the people involved was ever betrayed.
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Zanis Lipke Memorial
9 Mazais Balasta dambis
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This is often left out of city maps. The Lipke Memorial, which is actually not so small, maybe Riga’s best-hidden museum. This concealment is not only factual but also symbolic for this used to serve as a hideaway. In the yard that is the end point of the tiny street, an underground bunker had been dug out. That is where Žanis Lipke had made a hiding place for people saved from the Jewish ghetto. During the Second World War eight to twelve people used this 3x3 meter hole in the ground as a shelter, often for long periods of time. It is important to stress that the German police never found this shelter, Lipke was never caught and none of the people involved was ever betrayed.

Parks & Nature

The biggest National Park in Latvia. Wild, scenic and green. Have a hike, swim or have a boat ride in a river, see wild animals, wild rivers, untouched nature, sandstone caves and a lot more. The most famous spots (cities) are Sigulda, Līgatne, Cēsis. Do some research on what you'd like to see the best.
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Gaujas nationalpark
30 Lielā iela
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The biggest National Park in Latvia. Wild, scenic and green. Have a hike, swim or have a boat ride in a river, see wild animals, wild rivers, untouched nature, sandstone caves and a lot more. The most famous spots (cities) are Sigulda, Līgatne, Cēsis. Do some research on what you'd like to see the best.
People say it's an ancient Latvian pagan sacred space. The area is a few km wide, a couple of hour hike through the forest. You'll see strange stone formations and may experience something unusual. Some people say it's a Latvian Stonehenge. Please keep in mind that you have to take sandwiches​ with you or buy something to eat in nearest town Dobele. You'll be hungry after the hike.
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Pokaini-skogen
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People say it's an ancient Latvian pagan sacred space. The area is a few km wide, a couple of hour hike through the forest. You'll see strange stone formations and may experience something unusual. Some people say it's a Latvian Stonehenge. Please keep in mind that you have to take sandwiches​ with you or buy something to eat in nearest town Dobele. You'll be hungry after the hike.
The forest within the city limits. A popular place to have a walk. There are no paved paths. You're able to get there on tram Nr 1 and 3 in direction to Jugla. Get out at stop "Meza skola". You'll see the forest.
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The forest within the city limits. A popular place to have a walk. There are no paved paths. You're able to get there on tram Nr 1 and 3 in direction to Jugla. Get out at stop "Meza skola". You'll see the forest.
The Riga City Zoo - a compact Zoo with a long heritage. It will be at least 2-hour walk. The ticket is 6 EUR for grown-ups. The opening time differs by season, but it's mainly from 10:00 to 18:00. Take the tram 11 in the ​direction to Mezaparks. No dogs allowed. When I was there last, there was no good spot to eat, take your own sandwiches. Don't go there by car, you will have a trouble finding a parking. The tram is the best choice.
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Riga National Zoological Garden
1 Meža prospekts
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The Riga City Zoo - a compact Zoo with a long heritage. It will be at least 2-hour walk. The ticket is 6 EUR for grown-ups. The opening time differs by season, but it's mainly from 10:00 to 18:00. Take the tram 11 in the ​direction to Mezaparks. No dogs allowed. When I was there last, there was no good spot to eat, take your own sandwiches. Don't go there by car, you will have a trouble finding a parking. The tram is the best choice.
Take the cheap and old Latvian train to train station "Garupe", walk to the sea, turn your left and hike until you meet the river Gauja. Then find your way to train stop "Carnikava" and get back to the city. You'll see the natural forest, sandy beach and maybe some old army bunkers. It's hard to get lost there, still, I suggest you use phone GPS for a map.
Dabas parks "Piejūra"
Take the cheap and old Latvian train to train station "Garupe", walk to the sea, turn your left and hike until you meet the river Gauja. Then find your way to train stop "Carnikava" and get back to the city. You'll see the natural forest, sandy beach and maybe some old army bunkers. It's hard to get lost there, still, I suggest you use phone GPS for a map.
The famous city in the forest with villas from the beginning of the last century and a popular forest within city limits. The tram Nr 11 takes you there. Have a walk through the area to see the amazing Art Noveau and Art Deco architecture or go straight to the forest and enjoy the fresh air. You'll find a rollerskate rent and other attractions available depending on the season. It's a popular place to spend time with friends and family, especially at weekends.
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Mežaparks
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The famous city in the forest with villas from the beginning of the last century and a popular forest within city limits. The tram Nr 11 takes you there. Have a walk through the area to see the amazing Art Noveau and Art Deco architecture or go straight to the forest and enjoy the fresh air. You'll find a rollerskate rent and other attractions available depending on the season. It's a popular place to spend time with friends and family, especially at weekends.

Sightseeing

The famous Art Noveau district for sightseeing
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Albert Street
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The famous Art Noveau district for sightseeing
The second famous Art Noveau street. You can walk all the way from the Central Station to port and enjoy a park from one side and beautiful buildings from the other. Do some sightseeing in the nearby streets too.
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The second famous Art Noveau street. You can walk all the way from the Central Station to port and enjoy a park from one side and beautiful buildings from the other. Do some sightseeing in the nearby streets too.
A place where the old meets new. You can find beautifully renovated, more than 100 years old fisherman houses in the area and look at the scenic panoramic view on Riga. There are two popular restaurants there: Restaurant Hercogs and OSTA, Restorāns ar Skatu.
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Ķīpsala
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A place where the old meets new. You can find beautifully renovated, more than 100 years old fisherman houses in the area and look at the scenic panoramic view on Riga. There are two popular restaurants there: Restaurant Hercogs and OSTA, Restorāns ar Skatu.
The wooden part of Riga. Quiet, romantic and stylish. The Kalnciema Kvartals offers a local design and farmers market every Saturday. It's open from 10:00 to 16:00. At some evenings they have live music. They have a gallery with Latvian contemporary art too. It's usually crowded.
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Āgenskalns
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The wooden part of Riga. Quiet, romantic and stylish. The Kalnciema Kvartals offers a local design and farmers market every Saturday. It's open from 10:00 to 16:00. At some evenings they have live music. They have a gallery with Latvian contemporary art too. It's usually crowded.
The famous wooden villas dating from the 19th and first half of the 20th century and the sandy beaches. Take a train ride there - Latvian trains are old, exotic and cheap - less than 2 EUR one direction. The city and the train may be crowded in summer. Choose Majori station, buy an ice-cream and have a walk to Dzintari station through Jomas Str. and back.
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Jūrmala
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The famous wooden villas dating from the 19th and first half of the 20th century and the sandy beaches. Take a train ride there - Latvian trains are old, exotic and cheap - less than 2 EUR one direction. The city and the train may be crowded in summer. Choose Majori station, buy an ice-cream and have a walk to Dzintari station through Jomas Str. and back.

Drinks & Nightlife

Electronic / techno music.
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ONE ONE
18A Šarlotes iela
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Electronic / techno music.
A decent beer brewery with a good restaurant that includes national food in modern verses. Recommend.
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Valmiermuižas alus vēstniecība Rīgā
9a Aristida Briāna iela
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A decent beer brewery with a good restaurant that includes national food in modern verses. Recommend.
The Latvian craft beer place. Recommend.
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Labietis
9a Aristida Briāna iela
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The Latvian craft beer place. Recommend.
A perfect fun-loving LGBTQ club, open to everyone
Skapis, bārs
A perfect fun-loving LGBTQ club, open to everyone

Getting Around

One of the central stops - you can get almost everywhere from here. Buy E-ticket (E-talons) in the nearby Narvesen. If there are a few people driving, everyone needs his own ticket. There can be loaded many rides on one ticket. It can be 1-drive ticket , 1-hour ticket (change the transport as much as you like in 1 hours time) or 1-day ticket
Rigas modes , veikals
10 Audēju iela
One of the central stops - you can get almost everywhere from here. Buy E-ticket (E-talons) in the nearby Narvesen. If there are a few people driving, everyone needs his own ticket. There can be loaded many rides on one ticket. It can be 1-drive ticket , 1-hour ticket (change the transport as much as you like in 1 hours time) or 1-day ticket
Tram station to Central Station, Old Town, Agenskalns or the opposite direction - Jugla, Mezaparks
Krišjāņa Barona iela 50
50 Krišjāņa Barona iela
Tram station to Central Station, Old Town, Agenskalns or the opposite direction - Jugla, Mezaparks
The cheapest car parking It's multi-storey car park 10 minutes walk from here where usually you will find a spot: 24 Hours = 4.50 EUR 1 hr = 1 EUR (08:00 to 20:00) keeping per daytime (08:00 to 20:00) = 3 EUR 1 hour (08:00 to 20:00) = 0.50 EUR Price per all night (08:00 to 20:00) = 1.50 EUR Monthly ticket = 45 EUR Directions are here: goo.gl/AHxeNV
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4 Lielgabalu iela
The cheapest car parking It's multi-storey car park 10 minutes walk from here where usually you will find a spot: 24 Hours = 4.50 EUR 1 hr = 1 EUR (08:00 to 20:00) keeping per daytime (08:00 to 20:00) = 3 EUR 1 hour (08:00 to 20:00) = 0.50 EUR Price per all night (08:00 to 20:00) = 1.50 EUR Monthly ticket = 45 EUR Directions are here: goo.gl/AHxeNV