Riga

Cabo Cafe
May 12, 2019 35 views
Cabo cafe is a cafe with a unique charm, located in Mežaparks, on the very shore of lake Ķīšezers.
Cabo cafe serves burgers, french fries, and delicious shashlik. First discovered by a recommendation from a friend. Now visited pretty regular...

Park Inn by Radisson Riga Valdemara
April 27, 2019 29 views
Built in 2016, Park Inn by Radisson Riga Valdemara invites its guests to stay on the western side of Daugava River with good connections to the Old Town, Riga International Airport and main sights. Guests can enjoy a meal at the onsite restaurant,...

Mangaļsala Pier
January 26, 2019 30 views
The Mangalsala Dam or the Eastern Mole has been built between 1850 and 1861 and rumor has the Russian Empire's Tsar actively followed the developments (back in those days there were two tsars ruling the Empire, Nicholas I and Alexander II). ...

The Botanical Garden of the University of Latvia
December 30, 2018 26 views
The Botanical Garden of the University of Latvia is located in Pardaugava (Kandavas 2), just a 10-minute ride from the central part of Riga. The garden was founded in 1922.
Over 15ha visitors can explore hothouses and outdoor collections...

Lake Ķīšezers
July 15, 2018 32 views
Ķīšezers is a lake in Riga, Latvia, with a primary inflow of the Jugla River. The lake is 1,730 ha (4,300 acres) large, it has 2.4 metres (7 ft 10 in) of average depth and reaches 4.2 metres (14 ft) at the...

Spare Hotel in Riga
June 01, 2017 31 views
Spare Hotel is located a 5-minute drive from Riga International Airport and 7 minutes from the historic city centre. It features free parking and an on-site bowling complex. We booked Spare hotel for a short stay in Riga for one night. ...

Hotel Mezaparks in Riga
May 31, 2017 30 views
Hotel Mezaparks in Riga is a really great value deal for a very affordable price (we paid about EUR 30). Located next to the lake Kisezers and just 15 minute drive from the Old town. We booked hotel Mezaparks for one night stay in Spring...

Riga Central Market
November 06, 2015 671 views
Riga Central Market as I believe is among of of the top Riga attractions a tourist might want to visit and see. First opened to public in 1930, with main structures of the market built by reusing old German Zeppelin hangars, it now...

Lux Express - One Of The Best Options To Travel Between Riga and Tallinn
August 26, 2015 1,787 views
At the start of this August I traveled to Estonian capital city Tallinn from Riga (Latvia) to celebrate my birthday and I had a few options to choose on how to actually get there - like, car, coach (bus) or plane (I believe there is a rail...

Riga International Coach Terminal
July 25, 2015 1,007 views
Riga international coach terminal or bus station is a major traffic hub in Latvia and Baltics. I last time visited this place and used Riga - Vilnius coach transfer and then departed from Vilnius to Kutaisi. This coach terminal is situated in the...

Dali Cafe & Art in Riga
July 24, 2015 804 views
Dali Cafe & Art is located in Spikeri quarter in Riga, I visited this place at night before leaving Riga (right next on the corner from this place is Riga bus station) and headed to Tbilisi (a long way, via Vilnius and Kutaisi). The night I...

Spikeri Quarter and Promenade in Riga
July 23, 2015 830 views
Spikeri quarter and promenade is recently renovated neighborhood in Riga and it has all chances to become a very popular tourist spot in Riga. This place is closely located to Riga Central market (I will write about in anytime soon), Riga...

Širhans - Azerbaijani cuisine in Riga, Latvia
July 05, 2015 1,022 views
Širhans (Shirhan) is a lovely restaurant serving Azerbaijani cuisine located in the suburbs of Sarkandaugava in Riga, Latvia (Meža Prospekts 90).
I visited this place just shortly after a visit to Riga Zoo.
If you just like me enjoy Caucasian...

Riga Zoo
July 04, 2015 1,139 views
I visited Riga Zoo together with my mom at the start of May. I took my camera with myself and captured more than 600 images here, just 17 survived to you my dear reader.
Entrance gates at Riga zoo
Riga Zoo is located in a lovely neighbourhood of...

3rd Eastern Partnership Business Forum in Riga, Latvia
May 22, 2015 1,240 views
On May 21, 2015 3rd Eastern Partnership Business Forum happened in Riga, Latvia. This Business forum was a part of the greater Eastern Partnership summit.
I visited this forum as a representative of Georgia based foreign company Caucasus...

Neighbourhoods of Riga: Iļģuciems
April 23, 2015 1,449 views
Iļģuciems is one of the oldest neighborhoods in Riga. History of this neighborhood dates back to the early 13th century. Back in 1236 a small manor was built here and given the name of Hiligen geest hove (Heiligen Geist Hof) in English meaning...

Riga friendly city for cycling
May 07, 2014 723 views
Seems that Baltic capital Riga is friendly for bicycle riders. Havent seen so many riders lately. There are plenty of tracks in Riga, integrated in overall city traffic.Many youngsters choose bicycle as their vehicle. Propably it's...