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Food scene
Small grocery store on the same street where the apartment is. Fresh food at a good price
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33/35 Ģertrūdes ielaSmall grocery store on the same street where the apartment is. Fresh food at a good price
Small grocery store. It is pricy but You can get some fresh salad, coffee, a sweet roll of freshly squeezed orange juice there.
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Rimi express
49/53 Brīvības ielaSmall grocery store. It is pricy but You can get some fresh salad, coffee, a sweet roll of freshly squeezed orange juice there.
Laima is the largest and the most famous producer of confectionery in Latvia. Its headquarters are in Riga. It is named for Laima, the goddess of fate in Latvian mythology.
This is a perfect place to eat some cake on the spot or buy some great souvenirs from Latvia.
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Laima
72/74 Tallinas ielaLaima is the largest and the most famous producer of confectionery in Latvia. Its headquarters are in Riga. It is named for Laima, the goddess of fate in Latvian mythology.
This is a perfect place to eat some cake on the spot or buy some great souvenirs from Latvia.
The focus during the beginning phase of the creative quarter is on contemporary art, nice food and culture. There is some new street food hangar. If You want to visit this place check out their calendar here: https://freeriga.lv/M34T10/kalendars/
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Tallinas ielas kvartāls / Tallinn Street Quarter
Tallinas ielaThe focus during the beginning phase of the creative quarter is on contemporary art, nice food and culture. There is some new street food hangar. If You want to visit this place check out their calendar here: https://freeriga.lv/M34T10/kalendars/
Nice restaurant in the beautiful park "Ziedoņdārzs". You can have a nice meal while enjoying a fresh ear and cozy atmosphere. In the summertime, the terrace is opened and You can enjoy calm, fresh air and beautiful view.
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Paviljons Ziedoņdārzs
100 Aleksandra Čaka ielaNice restaurant in the beautiful park "Ziedoņdārzs". You can have a nice meal while enjoying a fresh ear and cozy atmosphere. In the summertime, the terrace is opened and You can enjoy calm, fresh air and beautiful view.
"Vārnu Ielas Republika" is a local bar. It is small but cozy. There You can have a drink or lunch. You can order some soup, burger, salad or pancakes.
Vārnu Ielas Republika
"Vārnu Ielas Republika" is a local bar. It is small but cozy. There You can have a drink or lunch. You can order some soup, burger, salad or pancakes.
Sightseeing
The park near Lauku street. Nice for a walk or morning jogging.
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Grīziņkalna parks
54 Pērnavas ielaThe park near Lauku street. Nice for a walk or morning jogging.
Riga Zoo is a city-owned zoo in Riga, Latvia. It is located in Mežaparks, on the western bank of Ķīšezers lake. Riga Zoo houses around 4000 animals of nearly 500 species and is visited by 250-300,000 visitors annually. Great place in the city for recreation, where You can enjoy nature, fresh air and spend time.
You should take bus number 3 till Matīsa street then take a tram number 11 and after a 15-minute ride, You will be there.
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Riga National Zoological Garden
1 Meža prospektsRiga Zoo is a city-owned zoo in Riga, Latvia. It is located in Mežaparks, on the western bank of Ķīšezers lake. Riga Zoo houses around 4000 animals of nearly 500 species and is visited by 250-300,000 visitors annually. Great place in the city for recreation, where You can enjoy nature, fresh air and spend time.
You should take bus number 3 till Matīsa street then take a tram number 11 and after a 15-minute ride, You will be there.
The permanent display Latvian art. 19th – 20th Century for the first time covers two centuries of the evolution of art in Latvia. Great place to get to know the culture of Latvia.
All information here: http://www.lnmm.lv/en/lnma/
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Latvian National Museum Of Art
1 Jaņa Rozentāla laukumsThe permanent display Latvian art. 19th – 20th Century for the first time covers two centuries of the evolution of art in Latvia. Great place to get to know the culture of Latvia.
All information here: http://www.lnmm.lv/en/lnma/
Old Town Riga is a popular entertainment district in the historical and geographical center of the Latvian capital, featuring cobblestone streets and an abundance of architectural gems.
Take bus number 3 and go till the stop called "Brīvības piemineklis". You need to plan at least 1.5 hour to enjoy a leisurely stroll.
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Vecrīga
Old Town Riga is a popular entertainment district in the historical and geographical center of the Latvian capital, featuring cobblestone streets and an abundance of architectural gems.
Take bus number 3 and go till the stop called "Brīvības piemineklis". You need to plan at least 1.5 hour to enjoy a leisurely stroll.
Art Nouveau, the distinct style in art of end-19th century and early-20th, was the "father" of modern architecture. Riga is a well-known Art Nouveau mecca.
Eight of the Albert Street buildings have been officially designated architectural landmarks.
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Albert Street
10 Alberta ielaArt Nouveau, the distinct style in art of end-19th century and early-20th, was the "father" of modern architecture. Riga is a well-known Art Nouveau mecca.
Eight of the Albert Street buildings have been officially designated architectural landmarks.
Entertainment
Opened on October 31, 2003, Kino Citadele was the first multiplex film theatre in Latvia and is still one of the largest and most contemporary film theatres in Eastern Europe.
All information here: https://www.forumcinemas.lv/eng/Home/
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Forum Cinemas
8 13. janvāra ielaOpened on October 31, 2003, Kino Citadele was the first multiplex film theatre in Latvia and is still one of the largest and most contemporary film theatres in Eastern Europe.
All information here: https://www.forumcinemas.lv/eng/Home/
In the course of a season that runs from September to June, the LNOB performs more than 200 performances, staging on average six new productions every season of both opera and ballet. The LNOB today is a repertoire theatre.
All information here: https://www.opera.lv/en/repertoire/
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Latvian National Opera
3 Aspazijas bulvārisIn the course of a season that runs from September to June, the LNOB performs more than 200 performances, staging on average six new productions every season of both opera and ballet. The LNOB today is a repertoire theatre.
All information here: https://www.opera.lv/en/repertoire/
Shopping
The closest shopping mall in walking distance. You can find there such brands as Reserved, H&M, Apranga, Lindex. There are some Latvian brands to for example Stenders (cosmetics inspired by northern nature), Upes pērles (unique pearls jewelry).
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Domina shopping mall
3 Ieriķu ielaThe closest shopping mall in walking distance. You can find there such brands as Reserved, H&M, Apranga, Lindex. There are some Latvian brands to for example Stenders (cosmetics inspired by northern nature), Upes pērles (unique pearls jewelry).
You can find there some nice clothes and accessories designed by Latvian designers.
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M50 Bar & Design Store
17 Miera ielaYou can find there some nice clothes and accessories designed by Latvian designers.
Stockmann is a shopping mall in the city center where You can by such brands as CK, Desigual, Emporio Armani, Esprit, Marc' O Pollo, Furla.
Bus number 3 will take You there. Stop - Centrālā stacija
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Stockmann
8 13. janvāra ielaStockmann is a shopping mall in the city center where You can by such brands as CK, Desigual, Emporio Armani, Esprit, Marc' O Pollo, Furla.
Bus number 3 will take You there. Stop - Centrālā stacija