Guidebook for Rīga
Shopping
Galerija Centrs
16 Audēju ielaBiggest shopping mall in Old Riga
Food Scene
Hedgehog in The Fog
11A Grēcinieku ielaBest french fries in town and quite great burgers for reasonable price!
LIDO is the most famous national food bistro. Founded in 1987, LIDO is one of the first private enterprises in Latvia since the restoration of independence, and its network of restaurants and bistros has become an integral part of the image of Latvia.
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LIDO Alus sēta
2 Tirgoņu ielaLIDO is the most famous national food bistro. Founded in 1987, LIDO is one of the first private enterprises in Latvia since the restoration of independence, and its network of restaurants and bistros has become an integral part of the image of Latvia.
CENTRAL GASTRO MARKET is the first indoor gastronomy market in Latvia. Over 20 different canteens and 2 bars offer guests a wide selection of international best food and drinks.
The central concept of the Gastro Market is that all meals are delivered on-site.
Offer and various dishes: barbecue restaurant, burgers and pizzas, soups and dumplings, hot dogs and sushi, Asian street food, tempura dishes, chicken dishes, homemade recipes.
The advantage of the gastro market and its location is the gastronomic pavilion of the Riga Central Market, which will allow the inhabitants of Riga to both shop in the market and have a meal in a modern environment.
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Centrālais Gastro Tirgus
3 k.2 Centrāltirgus ielaCENTRAL GASTRO MARKET is the first indoor gastronomy market in Latvia. Over 20 different canteens and 2 bars offer guests a wide selection of international best food and drinks.
The central concept of the Gastro Market is that all meals are delivered on-site.
Offer and various dishes: barbecue restaurant, burgers and pizzas, soups and dumplings, hot dogs and sushi, Asian street food, tempura dishes, chicken dishes, homemade recipes.
The advantage of the gastro market and its location is the gastronomic pavilion of the Riga Central Market, which will allow the inhabitants of Riga to both shop in the market and have a meal in a modern environment.
Folkklubs ALA Pagrabs (Folk club ALA cellar) is a unique tavern in Riga’s Old Town! Latvian folk and world music come together with traditional and contemporary Latvian cuisine, Latvian dance evenings, and music concerts! A special ambiance is created in former wine cellar (part of which dates back to the 13th century), where you can listen to lively Latvian dance music or, with a glass of beer, enjoy conversations under ancient vaulted ceilings.
Folk club ALA offers wide range of Latvian draught beers – 27 in all! Folk club ALA also offers home-distilled moonshine in various flavours, the best Latvian wines, a wide selection of herbal teas, seasonal monthly menus based entirely on local produce, business lunches, and live music at least five nights a week!
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Folkklubs ALA pagrabs
19 Peldu ielaFolkklubs ALA Pagrabs (Folk club ALA cellar) is a unique tavern in Riga’s Old Town! Latvian folk and world music come together with traditional and contemporary Latvian cuisine, Latvian dance evenings, and music concerts! A special ambiance is created in former wine cellar (part of which dates back to the 13th century), where you can listen to lively Latvian dance music or, with a glass of beer, enjoy conversations under ancient vaulted ceilings.
Folk club ALA offers wide range of Latvian draught beers – 27 in all! Folk club ALA also offers home-distilled moonshine in various flavours, the best Latvian wines, a wide selection of herbal teas, seasonal monthly menus based entirely on local produce, business lunches, and live music at least five nights a week!
Sightseeing
The Latvian War Museum located in the Powder Tower in Old Riga is the biggest military history museum in Latvia with an extensive and impressive collection.
The goal of the museum is to reveal to the public Latvia’s military and political history. The museum’s collection has more than 25,400 items which are systematized in individual collections and chronological exhibitions, having a large number of documents, orders, weapons, photos, uniforms and other objects. On top of that it's one of few museums in Old Riga that is free to visit
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Latvian War Museum
20 Smilšu ielaThe Latvian War Museum located in the Powder Tower in Old Riga is the biggest military history museum in Latvia with an extensive and impressive collection.
The goal of the museum is to reveal to the public Latvia’s military and political history. The museum’s collection has more than 25,400 items which are systematized in individual collections and chronological exhibitions, having a large number of documents, orders, weapons, photos, uniforms and other objects. On top of that it's one of few museums in Old Riga that is free to visit
The Latvian National Museum of Art is the most important art museum in Latvia and the first building in the Baltics designed specifically for the needs of art museum. The museum's building is an architectural monument of national significance. It is one of the most impressive historicist buildings in the Riga Boulevard Circle.
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Latvian National Museum Of Art
1 Jaņa Rozentāla laukumsThe Latvian National Museum of Art is the most important art museum in Latvia and the first building in the Baltics designed specifically for the needs of art museum. The museum's building is an architectural monument of national significance. It is one of the most impressive historicist buildings in the Riga Boulevard Circle.
The Art Museum RIGA BOURSE is an architectural monument of national importance. It was built between 1852 and 1855 in the style of a Venetian renaissance palazzo symbolising wealth and plenitude. The design was by the St. Petersburg architect of German origin Harald Julius Bosse (1812-1894).
In 2013 the RIGA BOURSE was given a special commendation by the European Museum Forum and became one of Europe’s eight most successful museums that have opened in the last two years. The experts of the jury greatly appreciated the interaction between high quality reconstruction and the wonderful atmosphere provided for visitors. The public now has a unique building, which had earlier only been accessible to the financial elite.
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Mākslas muzejs RĪGAS BIRŽA
6 Doma laukumsThe Art Museum RIGA BOURSE is an architectural monument of national importance. It was built between 1852 and 1855 in the style of a Venetian renaissance palazzo symbolising wealth and plenitude. The design was by the St. Petersburg architect of German origin Harald Julius Bosse (1812-1894).
In 2013 the RIGA BOURSE was given a special commendation by the European Museum Forum and became one of Europe’s eight most successful museums that have opened in the last two years. The experts of the jury greatly appreciated the interaction between high quality reconstruction and the wonderful atmosphere provided for visitors. The public now has a unique building, which had earlier only been accessible to the financial elite.
Riga St. Peter’s Church - the tallest peak in Riga, is one the oldest and most valuable monuments of medieval architecture in the Baltic States. It is located in the historical center of Riga and in 1997 was included among the UNESCO World Heritage sites. The church hall is used for exhibitions and concerts. Your are welcome to visit the tower of the church offering breathtaking views of the medieval and modern Riga, the Daugava with its spacious harbor and the Gulf of Riga.
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St. Peter's Church
1 Reformācijas LaukumsRiga St. Peter’s Church - the tallest peak in Riga, is one the oldest and most valuable monuments of medieval architecture in the Baltic States. It is located in the historical center of Riga and in 1997 was included among the UNESCO World Heritage sites. The church hall is used for exhibitions and concerts. Your are welcome to visit the tower of the church offering breathtaking views of the medieval and modern Riga, the Daugava with its spacious harbor and the Gulf of Riga.
Neighborhoods
Alberta Street is regarded as Riga’s Art Nouveau gem, since it is full of splendid historical Art Nouveau-style buildings from one end to the other. The area was erected in a short period of time – from 1901 to 1908, each of the buildings standing alone as an inimitable 20th century architectural achievement. Eight buildings are now recognised as architectural monuments of national significance.
According to legend, Riga was founded by Bishop Albert; therefore, one of the most beautiful Riga’s streets was named after him. Alberta Street has embodied architects’ greatest ideas. The architectural monuments are buildings at 2, 2a, 4, 6, 8, 11, 12 and 13 Alberta Street, created by M.Eisenstein (No. 2;2A;4;6;8), N.Mandelstam (No. 10) and K.Pēkšēns (No. 12).
The surrounding area also features great examples of Art Nouveau style. The buildings are decorated with sculptures, balconies, columns, and other elements characteristic to this style. Outstanding pieces of art can be also found in the interior. More information on the Art Nouveau is available at the Riga Art Nouveau Museum, which opened on Alberta Street in 2009.
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Albert Street
10 Alberta ielaAlberta Street is regarded as Riga’s Art Nouveau gem, since it is full of splendid historical Art Nouveau-style buildings from one end to the other. The area was erected in a short period of time – from 1901 to 1908, each of the buildings standing alone as an inimitable 20th century architectural achievement. Eight buildings are now recognised as architectural monuments of national significance.
According to legend, Riga was founded by Bishop Albert; therefore, one of the most beautiful Riga’s streets was named after him. Alberta Street has embodied architects’ greatest ideas. The architectural monuments are buildings at 2, 2a, 4, 6, 8, 11, 12 and 13 Alberta Street, created by M.Eisenstein (No. 2;2A;4;6;8), N.Mandelstam (No. 10) and K.Pēkšēns (No. 12).
The surrounding area also features great examples of Art Nouveau style. The buildings are decorated with sculptures, balconies, columns, and other elements characteristic to this style. Outstanding pieces of art can be also found in the interior. More information on the Art Nouveau is available at the Riga Art Nouveau Museum, which opened on Alberta Street in 2009.
Latvian beer
Labietis brewpub (Aristīda Briāna street 9a-2, entrance from the courtyard) - a pub and a brewery in 170m2, where you can have a beer, whilst watching the hum and bustle of the brewery through a big glass wall. Twelve different beers on tap, as well as extra ones - bottle conditioned - from the brews that are waiting in line for the tap or have been sold out in kegs. All the available beers have not been moved more than 30m from grain to glass. This is the heart and soul of Labietis where you can always try new and exciting experimental brews and enjoy the lively atmosphere of a latvian pub
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Labietis
9a Aristida Briāna ielaLabietis brewpub (Aristīda Briāna street 9a-2, entrance from the courtyard) - a pub and a brewery in 170m2, where you can have a beer, whilst watching the hum and bustle of the brewery through a big glass wall. Twelve different beers on tap, as well as extra ones - bottle conditioned - from the brews that are waiting in line for the tap or have been sold out in kegs. All the available beers have not been moved more than 30m from grain to glass. This is the heart and soul of Labietis where you can always try new and exciting experimental brews and enjoy the lively atmosphere of a latvian pub
Miezis un kompanija is a new wave craft beer bar with 20 taps of our favourite beers from all around Europe and even more beer in bottles. The selection of craft beer changes every month.
Miezis un kompānija. Vecrīga
21 13. janvāra ielaMiezis un kompanija is a new wave craft beer bar with 20 taps of our favourite beers from all around Europe and even more beer in bottles. The selection of craft beer changes every month.
Artsy places
Cultural space AUTENTIKA - for art lovers, creators and enjoyers. Summer terrace, live concerts, delicious meals, refreshing drinks, weekend brunches, nightlife and cool people all around. An authentic place to run away from the city crowd and enjoy life.
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Autentika (B2)
2 Bruņinieku ielaCultural space AUTENTIKA - for art lovers, creators and enjoyers. Summer terrace, live concerts, delicious meals, refreshing drinks, weekend brunches, nightlife and cool people all around. An authentic place to run away from the city crowd and enjoy life.
Tallinas Pagalms - Bar & concert venue in Riga, Tallinas Street Creative Quarter. A place where to eat, drink and enjoy music events.
Opening at 6:00 PM
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Tallinas ielas kvartāls / Tallinn Street Quarter
Tallinas ielaTallinas Pagalms - Bar & concert venue in Riga, Tallinas Street Creative Quarter. A place where to eat, drink and enjoy music events.
Opening at 6:00 PM
Kaņepes Culture centre’s aim is to provide a regular and versatile cultural programme to a wide audience, as well as encourage the emergence of new and creative ideas, provide space for the experiments of young artists, musicians, writers and other creative souls. It is a popular place of recreation and entertainment, a platform for all kinds of events and experiments, conversations, impulses of change and freedom of thought. One of the most artsy places in Riga.
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Kanepes Kulturas Centrs
15 Skolas ielaKaņepes Culture centre’s aim is to provide a regular and versatile cultural programme to a wide audience, as well as encourage the emergence of new and creative ideas, provide space for the experiments of young artists, musicians, writers and other creative souls. It is a popular place of recreation and entertainment, a platform for all kinds of events and experiments, conversations, impulses of change and freedom of thought. One of the most artsy places in Riga.