Tips & Tricks
Riga Marathon – this event, which takes place at the end of May, is gaining in popularity and has received the Association of International Marathons and Road Races (AIMS) certificate and is included in the international marathon calendar. The event takes place in downtown Riga, and attracts participants and viewers from all over the world. […]
Riga Opera Festival (Latvian National Opera — Aspazijas bulvāris 3, Rīga) — By presenting the essence of operatic highlights from the preceding season, performers thank their listeners for their faithfulness and bring joy to those new listeners who have only discovered the Latvian National Opera during their summer vacation. The festival, held in the beautiful […]
Valmiermuižas Beer Tour (Dzirnavu iela 2, Valmiermuiža) – for those beer lovers interested in learning about the art of beer brewing, it’s worth while to visit the Valmiermuižas beer plant (located in the town of the same name, 111 km., or 1 ½ hour drive northeast of Riga – via Routes A3 and E264). Like […]
Saliena Golf Club (Egluciems, distrito Babite, Riga): este club de golf se encuentra en la carretera que conecta Riga con el enclave costero de Jūrmala. Su vasto “Campo Jūrmala” de 18 hoyos (Par 72) y su “Campo de jardín” de 9 hoyos (Par 27) se extiende sobre el área de 74 ha. Los profesionales experimentados […]
Riga Music Festival (various venues, Riga) — this event is held annually from April through June, with concerts performed by various well-known European symphony orchestras and conductors. Over the years, the festival has developed not only as a music festival, but as a dance and visual art festival as well, so that city residents and […]
Latvian National Opera (Aspazijas bulvāris 3, Rīga) – this opera house, originally built in 1863, catches the attention of tourists (especially from USA), because of the façade’s resemblance to the presidential White House in Washington, DC. It’s the current home of the Latvian national opera, and various ballet companies. Visitors interested in attending one of […]