House of the Blackheads (Rātslaukums 7, Rīga) — The Blackheads House, initially called the New house, has been first recorded in 1334. Its original design had been of a common medieval building, and final appearance is a result of numerous reconstructions. The house was built as a place for meetings and festivities for various […]
Casa de las Cabezas Negras (Rātslaukums 7, Riga) – La Casa de las Cabezas Negras, inicialmente llamada la Nueva casa, se registró por primera vez en 1334. Su diseño original había sido de un edificio medieval común, y la apariencia final es el resultado de numerosas reconstrucciones. La casa fue construida como un lugar […]
Daugava Museum (Salaspils district, Salaspils parish, Doles sala) – located just 20 minutes southeast of Riga, visitors are advised to combine a visit to this museum with a picnic on this site — Dole Island (Doles Sala). This museum has a rich collection of archaeological materials that tell about events on the Daugava River banks, […]
Museo Daugava (distrito de Salaspils, parroquia de Salaspils, Doles sala): ubicado a solo 20 minutos al sureste de Riga, se recomienda a los visitantes que combinen una visita a este museo con un picnic en este sitio: Dole Island (Doles Sala). Este museo tiene una rica colección de materiales arqueológicos que cuentan sobre eventos en […]
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 […]
Museo de Historia y Arte Local de Bauskas (Kalna iela 6, distrito de Bauska, Bauska) – ubicado a una hora (67 km) al sur de Riga, este museo tiene la exposición histórica “Bauska a lo largo de la Edad y la Gente del Bauska del siglo XX”, un espectáculo atractivo – También se ofrece un […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]