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Riga
Discover Riga
Half Russian and half Latvian, it’s a bustling and fast-paced city with some compelling attractions.
This is the biggest and best-looking city in the Baltics, with everything from handsome merchant mansions to cobbled streets lined with little wooden houses.
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| Top Ten Tips |
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| 1. Take a peek at the city’s beautiful Art Nouveau architecture |
| 2. Head for the beguiling beach resort of Jūrmala (20km) |
| 3. Don’t miss the poignant Occupation Museum |
| 4. Have a breather in one of the wonderful parks |
| 5. Bar-hop in the old town |
| 6. Head to Voodoo to shake your booty! |
| 7. See the gruesome two-headed dog in the Medical History Museum |
| 8. Tuck into grey peas (zirņi) at the traditional inn at the Ethnographic Museum |
| 9. Buy some amber jewellery |
| 10. Taste Black Balsam, a thick jet-black lethal concoction (45% proof)! |
Getting Around
The smart modern airport is 5 miles southwest of the Old Town, served by bus #22, which also collects passengers from the bus and train stations on the way. STA Travel offers airport transfers from $33 per person.
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| Viktorija Hotel | A genuine Art-Nouveau treasure, the Viktorija sits in the center of downtown Riga, near all the restaurants and entertainment of the capital. This is a fine budget hotel from which to explore the capital. |
| Tia Hotel | Conveniently located to the center of Riga and close to the most beautiful part of the city – the Old Riga. |
| Radisson SAS Daugava Hotel | A large, impressive building on the banks of the river after which it is named, with fantastic views of the Old Town 1.2 miles away. The hotel boasts a range of facilities and even has a casino! |
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