Guidebook for Rīga
Parks & Nature
This green zone was set up in 1939, but now it is fully renovated with its historic fountain being reconstructed and new greenery being planted.
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Rozen Tuin
88 Aleksandra Čaka ielaThis green zone was set up in 1939, but now it is fully renovated with its historic fountain being reconstructed and new greenery being planted.
Vērmanes Garden, which was opened to the public 1817, has a rich history and is the oldest public garden in Riga.
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Vermanes Tuin
2D Tērbatas ielaVērmanes Garden, which was opened to the public 1817, has a rich history and is the oldest public garden in Riga.
Mežaparks is one of the most beautiful, greenest, and also one of the most prestigious neighbourhoods in Riga, as well as a popular recreation area.
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Mežaparks
Mežaparks is one of the most beautiful, greenest, and also one of the most prestigious neighbourhoods in Riga, as well as a popular recreation area.
Just 30 minutes from Riga, Jurmala (Jūrmala) is a magnificent seaside playground with everything you need to unwind.
With miles of sandy beaches, swaying pine trees and deliciously fresh air, eclectic architecture and plenty of fun, Jurmala is a resort like no other.
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Dzintari
Just 30 minutes from Riga, Jurmala (Jūrmala) is a magnificent seaside playground with everything you need to unwind.
With miles of sandy beaches, swaying pine trees and deliciously fresh air, eclectic architecture and plenty of fun, Jurmala is a resort like no other.
Arts & Culture
Latvian National Museum Of Art
1 Jaņa Rozentāla laukums"Laima" holds many testimonies of times, people and love, and now they are gathered in "Laima's" Chocolate Museum with a unique and interactive exposition and the opportunity to watch their own eyes as a top chocolate miracle.
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Laima Chocolademuseum
22 Miera iela"Laima" holds many testimonies of times, people and love, and now they are gathered in "Laima's" Chocolate Museum with a unique and interactive exposition and the opportunity to watch their own eyes as a top chocolate miracle.
Riga Art Nouveau Museum was opened on April 23rd, 2009. It is located in the apartment where the outstanding Latvian architect Konstantīns Pēkšēns (1859 - 1928) lived until 1907.
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Riga Art Nouveau Museum
12 Alberta ielaRiga Art Nouveau Museum was opened on April 23rd, 2009. It is located in the apartment where the outstanding Latvian architect Konstantīns Pēkšēns (1859 - 1928) lived until 1907.
In the course of a season that runs from September to June the Latvian National Opera and Ballet performs more than 200 performances, staging on average six new productions every season of both opera and ballet.
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Latvian National Opera
3 Aspazijas bulvārisIn the course of a season that runs from September to June the Latvian National Opera and Ballet performs more than 200 performances, staging on average six new productions every season of both opera and ballet.
The National Library of Latvia also known as Gaismas Pils (Castle of Light) is a national cultural institution under the supervision of the Latvian Ministry of Culture.
Since 2014, the National Library of Latvia is located in a building on Mūkusalas Street 3. The library building was designed by the internationally acclaimed Latvian-born architect Gunnar Birkerts (USA), and it is among the greatest cultural projects of the 21st century in Latvia.
Gaismas pils
Mūkusalas ielaThe National Library of Latvia also known as Gaismas Pils (Castle of Light) is a national cultural institution under the supervision of the Latvian Ministry of Culture.
Since 2014, the National Library of Latvia is located in a building on Mūkusalas Street 3. The library building was designed by the internationally acclaimed Latvian-born architect Gunnar Birkerts (USA), and it is among the greatest cultural projects of the 21st century in Latvia.
Getting Around
Sixt, velonoma
4 Tallinas ielaAutoosta station
1 Prāgas ielaThe main bus station
Riga Central Station
2 Stacijas laukumsThe main train station
Drinks & Nightlife
"Piens" is a tasteful home restaurant with authentic nightlife and a favorite meeting spot for creative spheres. Don't miss the "wine" Wednesdays here when venue gets the most crowded.
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Kafejnīca "Piens"
9a Aristida Briāna iela"Piens" is a tasteful home restaurant with authentic nightlife and a favorite meeting spot for creative spheres. Don't miss the "wine" Wednesdays here when venue gets the most crowded.
Craft beer workshop "Labietis" is an adventure in the part of the beer world which is often neglected whilst drinking beers produced by major breweries.
The brewers experiment with beer styles that have emerged through out 12,000 year old history of brewing and modern craft beer trends, introducing new flavours that change the perception of what is beer.
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Labietis
9a Aristida Briāna ielaCraft beer workshop "Labietis" is an adventure in the part of the beer world which is often neglected whilst drinking beers produced by major breweries.
The brewers experiment with beer styles that have emerged through out 12,000 year old history of brewing and modern craft beer trends, introducing new flavours that change the perception of what is beer.
Hidden in a buzzing courtyard of the Miera street area, ONE ONE is a late-night temple for culture that takes the neighbourhood to a whole new level.
It’s a creative space for the city's creative community that is open to people who value integrity and quality over excess.
While ONE ONE is the Riga’s go-to venue for electronic dance music on weekends, it is keeping itself open-minded, flexible and diverse - hosting concerts, conferences, shows and art performances of many kinds.
Recently the club obtained a new space - an underground warehouse to expand it's artistic endeavours and offer new possibilities for cultural development in the city.
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ONE ONE
18A Šarlotes ielaHidden in a buzzing courtyard of the Miera street area, ONE ONE is a late-night temple for culture that takes the neighbourhood to a whole new level.
It’s a creative space for the city's creative community that is open to people who value integrity and quality over excess.
While ONE ONE is the Riga’s go-to venue for electronic dance music on weekends, it is keeping itself open-minded, flexible and diverse - hosting concerts, conferences, shows and art performances of many kinds.
Recently the club obtained a new space - an underground warehouse to expand it's artistic endeavours and offer new possibilities for cultural development in the city.
Food Scene
Slow fast food burgers, pizzas, Chinese and Mexican food and other snacks.
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Delisnack Rīga, Briāna
9a Aristida Briāna ielaSlow fast food burgers, pizzas, Chinese and Mexican food and other snacks.
A bike/coffee shop, based in the centre of Riga.
Good coffee, bikes & streetwear every day! And let us know if you need to take care of your bike, cause we have the golden hands in our workshop! cheers.
Brūklene Shop
42 Krišjāņa Barona ielaA bike/coffee shop, based in the centre of Riga.
Good coffee, bikes & streetwear every day! And let us know if you need to take care of your bike, cause we have the golden hands in our workshop! cheers.
Terapija Vegan Cafe
69 Bruņinieku iela110% affordable vegan food, local drinks. CASH ONLY.
We return to the beginnings. The food philosophy of The Beginnings are natural, plant based foods. Additives, preservatives, colorants, trans fats, white flour and sugar are not used.
Since 2011 health food brand The Beginnings restaurants and shops offer nutritionally rich plant foods, widest selection of fresh smoothies and matcha tea drinks, sin less confectionery as well as health food products from our product
We use innovative food preparation techniques that result in more healthful and nutritious meals. Our dishes are suitable for flexitarians, vegetarians, vegans and raw foodists alike, and do not contain lactose or gluten.
Our menu consists of plant food hot and raw food dishes.
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The Beginnings Veselīgas Ēšanas Restorāns
21 Krišjāņa Barona ielaWe return to the beginnings. The food philosophy of The Beginnings are natural, plant based foods. Additives, preservatives, colorants, trans fats, white flour and sugar are not used.
Since 2011 health food brand The Beginnings restaurants and shops offer nutritionally rich plant foods, widest selection of fresh smoothies and matcha tea drinks, sin less confectionery as well as health food products from our product
We use innovative food preparation techniques that result in more healthful and nutritious meals. Our dishes are suitable for flexitarians, vegetarians, vegans and raw foodists alike, and do not contain lactose or gluten.
Our menu consists of plant food hot and raw food dishes.
Caffeine LV
13 Krišjāņa Barona ielaAs they say -
In coffee we trust!
Delicious meals, great atmosphere in one of the most beautiful parks in Riga - Ziedoņdārzs!
Come to enjoy the festive snacks, grilled meat, home-made wine and Valmiermuiža beer, Italian coffee and black cherry ice cream.
Business lunch every day from 12 to 16. On Sundays brunch with a view to fountain from 11 to 16. On Fridays till 22.
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Paviljons Ziedoņdārzs
100 Aleksandra Čaka ielaDelicious meals, great atmosphere in one of the most beautiful parks in Riga - Ziedoņdārzs!
Come to enjoy the festive snacks, grilled meat, home-made wine and Valmiermuiža beer, Italian coffee and black cherry ice cream.
Business lunch every day from 12 to 16. On Sundays brunch with a view to fountain from 11 to 16. On Fridays till 22.
Speciality coffee, open coffee roastery, fresh food, wine and craft beer, Michelin star restaurant experience
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Rocket Bean Roastery
29/31 Miera ielaSpeciality coffee, open coffee roastery, fresh food, wine and craft beer, Michelin star restaurant experience
Modern Oriental cuisine restaurant chain, located in shopping centers of Riga. In Gan bei restaurants japanese, chinese and thai cuisine traditions goes together with European standards of service.
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Gan bei city
67 Dzirnavu ielaModern Oriental cuisine restaurant chain, located in shopping centers of Riga. In Gan bei restaurants japanese, chinese and thai cuisine traditions goes together with European standards of service.
The menu offers more than 200 of the most popular dishes of European and Asian kitchen - pizza, pasta, wok, sushi.
Best brunch in Riga on Sundays!
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Vairāk Saules
112 Krišjāņa Valdemāra ielaThe menu offers more than 200 of the most popular dishes of European and Asian kitchen - pizza, pasta, wok, sushi.
Best brunch in Riga on Sundays!
Pagalms
2B Kronvalda bulvārisFOOD / COFFEE / DRINKS / GOOD VIBES
In addition to delicious coffee, a rich selection of rum, whiskeys and cheerful local beers, the bar has the opportunity to have some healthy smoothies, dip yourself in vitamins with freshly squeezed juice and indulge in local lemonade.
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M50 Bar & Design Store
17 Miera ielaIn addition to delicious coffee, a rich selection of rum, whiskeys and cheerful local beers, the bar has the opportunity to have some healthy smoothies, dip yourself in vitamins with freshly squeezed juice and indulge in local lemonade.
Cafe with unique charm, located in Mežaparks, on the very shore of lake Ķīšezers.
In every season of the year there is a special magic that can be enjoyed inCabo café, there is simply never an off-season here. It is hard to imagine a more romantic and beautiful place!
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Cabo Cafe
8A Roberta Feldmaņa ielaCafe with unique charm, located in Mežaparks, on the very shore of lake Ķīšezers.
In every season of the year there is a special magic that can be enjoyed inCabo café, there is simply never an off-season here. It is hard to imagine a more romantic and beautiful place!
Singh's
32 Ģertrūdes ielaThe best Indian food restaurant in town!
Wok to Walk
30 Aspazijas bulvārisQuick, simple and easy wok meals, also very delicious!
Sightseeing
Mornings in the Republic of Miera Street - the street of peace - start with a wisp of the tempting aroma of chocolate in the courtyards and a deep breath before a busy day. It has been a 100 years since the electric tram runs along Miera Street, and shop, gallery and cafe owners, always ready for a friendly conversation, bustle about the ground floors of residential buildings, built at the beginning of the 19th century. In the evenings these places buzz with jazz and long-forgotten melodies, the street is full of happy people, time stops and all hurry is forgotten for a while.
Right now Miera Street is a flourishing creative district of cafes, shops and all kinds of creative initiatives, l
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Miera iela
Miera ielaMornings in the Republic of Miera Street - the street of peace - start with a wisp of the tempting aroma of chocolate in the courtyards and a deep breath before a busy day. It has been a 100 years since the electric tram runs along Miera Street, and shop, gallery and cafe owners, always ready for a friendly conversation, bustle about the ground floors of residential buildings, built at the beginning of the 19th century. In the evenings these places buzz with jazz and long-forgotten melodies, the street is full of happy people, time stops and all hurry is forgotten for a while.
Right now Miera Street is a flourishing creative district of cafes, shops and all kinds of creative initiatives, l
Alberta iela is a street in central Riga known for its Art Nouveau buildings. It was built in 1901 and named after Bishop Albert who founded Riga in 1201.
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Albert Street
10 Alberta ielaAlberta iela is a street in central Riga known for its Art Nouveau buildings. It was built in 1901 and named after Bishop Albert who founded Riga in 1201.
The Old Town is the oldest section of Riga as well as the center of the city. It is the city’s most popular area with tourists. In 1997, Riga's historic center was included in the UNESCO World Heritage List.
The Old Town has highly diverse architecture, and the majority of buildings have the status of a cultural monument. The city's architecture represents various periods - Romanticism, Gothic, Baroque, Classicism, and Modernism. After the restoration of the independence of Latvia, many buildings in the Old Town were reconstructed or rebuilt to restore the historic look of the area.
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Vecrīga
The Old Town is the oldest section of Riga as well as the center of the city. It is the city’s most popular area with tourists. In 1997, Riga's historic center was included in the UNESCO World Heritage List.
The Old Town has highly diverse architecture, and the majority of buildings have the status of a cultural monument. The city's architecture represents various periods - Romanticism, Gothic, Baroque, Classicism, and Modernism. After the restoration of the independence of Latvia, many buildings in the Old Town were reconstructed or rebuilt to restore the historic look of the area.
All about food! The Central Market in Riga is the largest market in Europe. It consists of 4 main pavilions (meat, fish, vegetable and dairy pavilions) that come around commercial rows and stalls. It is one of the most notable structures from 20th century in Latvia and has been included in UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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Riga Central Market
All about food! The Central Market in Riga is the largest market in Europe. It consists of 4 main pavilions (meat, fish, vegetable and dairy pavilions) that come around commercial rows and stalls. It is one of the most notable structures from 20th century in Latvia and has been included in UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Essentials
Rimi
46 Krišjāņa Barona iela For weekly grocery shopping with great variety of product.
Rimi
46 Krišjāņa Barona ielaFor weekly grocery shopping with great variety of product.
TVAIKONIS ķīmiskā tīrītava
93 Krišjāņa Barona ielaMyFitness Sports Club chain. Spacious gyms, more than 50 different group activities. Each club has private trainers.
One subscription = all clubs!
MyFitness Matīss
25 Matīsa ielaMyFitness Sports Club chain. Spacious gyms, more than 50 different group activities. Each club has private trainers.
One subscription = all clubs!
Lats
18 Cēsu ielaNearest grocery store with good variety of products.
ESPA Rīga - unforgettable experience to every guest
ESPA is an International Company at the most prestigious level of the Spa industry.
Above all is ESPA's commitment to products and treatments that really work.
ESPA Rīga is located on the 2nd floor of Radisson Blu Latvija Conference & Spa Hotel
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ESPA Riga
4A Baznīcas ielaESPA Rīga - unforgettable experience to every guest
ESPA is an International Company at the most prestigious level of the Spa industry.
Above all is ESPA's commitment to products and treatments that really work.
ESPA Rīga is located on the 2nd floor of Radisson Blu Latvija Conference & Spa Hotel