Tips & Tricks
Arena Riga (21 Skanstes Street, Riga) – this arena is the host of the professional Latvian hockey team Dinamo Riga (which is part of the Continental Hockey League (CHL), the world’s second most powerful hockey organization). Dinamo’s games have attracted a big audience — both the players and CHL officials have genuinely acknowledged that it […]
CAR RENTALS –The following car rental agencies operate in Riga: Avis Rent a Car: +371 067 207 353 Europcar: +371 67 222 637 Hertz: +371 067 224 223 Prime Car Rent: +371 28 441 166 SIXT: +371 28 444 222 TAXI – Taxi rates vary according to the taxi service one uses while in […]
The country of Latvia, like its northern neighbor Estonia, was a victim of geography throughout time, due to its location facing the Baltic Sea. Back in the 13th century, German invaders converted the local population to Christianity and formed the crusader state of Livonia (together with parts of Estonia). A conflict called the Livonian War […]
Alfa Centrs (Alfa Centers)(Brīvības gatve 372, Riga) – this is a popular shopping center, located in the northeastern outskirts of Riga. Most of the retailers are local and regional (selling everything from apparel to footwear, electronics, furniture, etc.). International brands seen here are Crocs, Ecco, H&M, Mango, Pull and Bear, Puma, The Body Shop, and […]
Āraiši Archaeological Museum Park (Drabeši parish, Āraiši) – this is a cultural historical monument situated in the Cēsis region. It consists of reconstructed buildings from the Stone and Bronze Ages, ancient Latgalians settlements from the 9th-11th centuries, as well as castle ruins from the Livonian period. Āraiši Lake Castle is presently the most extensively studied […]
Bauskas Local History and Art Museum (Kalna iela 6, Bauska district, Bauska) – located an hour (67 km) south of Riga, this museum has the historical exhibit “Bauska throughout the Ages and People of 20th century Bauska”, an attractive show − a walk through the 20th century Bauska is also offered. The museum collection holds […]