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Riga is the financial, creative, and cultural centre of Latvia. It is the capital and the largest city in Latvia, it is also the second largest city in the Baltic States after the Lithuanian capital Vilnius. The city lies on the Gulf of Riga, at the mouth of Daugava, Riga has a population of approximately 640,000 inhabitants, or 1/3 of the population of Latvia. The city was part of many empires throughout history, each of which has left its mark on the city. It is famous for Art Nouveau and wooden architecture. Riga's historical centre is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site.

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  1. BuyCentrs

    Bergs Bazaar

    The Bergs bazaar is a 19th-century courtyard passage with a number of fashion boutiques, restaurants and a farmers' and crafts market on the second and fourth Saturday of each month.

  2. SeeOuter East Bank

    Horse-drawn omnibus

    A funny monument commemorating the first Riga tram that was driven by horse power. An old iron construction nearby reminds of the former Hay Market.

  3. SeeCentrs

    Red warehouses

    A huge cluster of mid-19th century warehouses between the train station and Central Market. They remind of the former trade harbor.

  4. BuyCentrs

    Riga Central Market

    Centrāltirgus

    Noticeable for its huge hangars, built from parts of actual Zeppelin hangars bought for the market in 1920. The market has also a large open-air area. It deals mostly in fresh food and is a good place for fresh local fruit and vegetables, like mushrooms, berries and tomatoes – especially during summer and fall. The market is quite non-touristy but very good for souvenirs. There are lots of small cafes scattered around the markets that serve up cheap local eats. Cheap clothing and accessories can be found as well. It is especially beloved by Scandinavian tourists coming via ferry for its cheap cigarettes.

    Different hours for different parts, see website for info

  5. EatCentrs

    Vincents

    If you're splashing out try Vincents Restaurant which compares favorably to any up market western restaurant at half the price.

    Mon-Fri 12:00-23:00, Sat 18:00-23:00Mains: €30-35

  6. BuyPārdaugava

    Āgenskalns Market

    Āgenskalna tirgus

    This is a smaller counterpart to the Central Market, to be found the central square of Āgenskalns on the left bank of Daugava, which is a crossing of no less than 6 streets. An impressive building from 1911-23, remarkable as a red-brick manifestation of Jugendstil architecture in Riga. While the offerings are decisively not geared towards tourists, you may want to visit just to experience the historic low-rise neighbourhood.

    Daily 07:30-18:00

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    Jāņi

    On June 24, Latvians celebrate the summer solstice with the midsummer festival called Jāņi. Before the celebration, flea markets are held in many places.