Beauty Riga is rich in historical sights, a mixture of cultures of neighboring countries - Sweden, Germany, Poland and Russia influenced the formation of her appearance. Thanks to the unique combination of facilities of the Middle Ages and Modern Riga, is a popular excursion city. At the same time, Riga successfully competes with many European capitals, because this is a city of theaters, exquisite restaurants and expensive boutiques.
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Starting around the city Start with the old Riga - a historic center that has retained the pristine medieval architecture with stone streets and red tiled roofs of houses. The main sights of the city focused here. The atmosphere of romance complements cozy cafes and street musicians.
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Dome Cathedral in the center of Old Riga is the largest Cathedral of the Baltic States. The beginning of its construction belongs to the XIII century, and for centuries, he completed his appearance with new buildings. The Cathedral built an organ - one of the world's largest.
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Here in the center you will see the entire ensemble of strategic buildings of the city of the XIII-XVII centuries. The Riga Castle is founded in the XIV century, now here is the Museum of History of Latvia, the Museum of Literature and the Museum of Foreign Art. The Swedish gates in the fortress wall are the only of the eight gates that have survived to our times and have not changed their original appearance. A military museum is located in the powder tower. Town Hall Square is the administrative center of the city in the Middle Ages, where holidays, tournaments and executions were held.
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The main church of the city is the Lutheran Church of St. Peter. On the bell tower there is an observation deck with which the whole city is visible.
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Having gained impressions in the center, make a walk around the parks and boulevards, encircling the old town. The boulevard ring is the center of the cultural life of the city, here are the National Opera and Ballet Theater, Latvian National Theater, Art Museum, University of Latvia. Most buildings are erected in the style of eclecticism. On Boulevard Brivibas installed the symbol of the Latvian people and independence of Latvia - the statue of freedom.
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Ride on a tourist boat on Daugava and city channels.
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Visit the island of Kipsala on the left bank of the Daugava. From the panoramic site there is a wonderful view of the old town.
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For lovers of museums in Riga, the present expanse. There are almost two dozen museums in the city: national artistic, military, naval, occupation, art and design, medicine history, anatomy, porcelain and others.
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Children will be interested in visiting the zoo. This small zoosad on the outskirts of the city has been opened since 1912. Well-groomed territory, animals at the distance of an elongated hand, many of which can be ironed, will provide a good mood to children and adults.
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Complete the cultural program of the day by going to the theater. In Riga, there are ten theaters that give statements in various genres.
The sights of the Latvian capital can be listed for a long time. Here you need to come for one day and enjoy the hospitable atmosphere of the city.
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