Guidebook for Rīga
Shopping
GALERIJA CENTRS in Old Riga for nearly a century has been a place to indulge in elegance and the charm of fashion. The building of GALERIJAS CENTRS, originally — ARMY ECONOMIC SHOP, but during the Soviet time — RIGA CENTRAL DEPARTMENT STORE is also one of the historically most important buildings in Old Riga. Active trade has taken place here already since 1938, and in 2016 GALERIJA CENTRS will celebrate the 80th anniversary of laying its foundation stone. After an extensive renovation of the building in 2006, the shopping center was merged with Rīdzenes street, and GALERIJA CENTRS became the first shopping gallery under a glass arcade in the Baltic States.
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Galerija Centrs
16 Audēju ielaGALERIJA CENTRS in Old Riga for nearly a century has been a place to indulge in elegance and the charm of fashion. The building of GALERIJAS CENTRS, originally — ARMY ECONOMIC SHOP, but during the Soviet time — RIGA CENTRAL DEPARTMENT STORE is also one of the historically most important buildings in Old Riga. Active trade has taken place here already since 1938, and in 2016 GALERIJA CENTRS will celebrate the 80th anniversary of laying its foundation stone. After an extensive renovation of the building in 2006, the shopping center was merged with Rīdzenes street, and GALERIJA CENTRS became the first shopping gallery under a glass arcade in the Baltic States.
Sightseeing
Old Town Riga is a popular entertainment district in the historical and geographical center of the Latvian capital, featuring cobble-stone streets and an abundance of architectural gems.
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Riga Old town
Herdera laukumsOld Town Riga is a popular entertainment district in the historical and geographical center of the Latvian capital, featuring cobble-stone streets and an abundance of architectural gems.
Parks & Nature
For centuries, painters, poets and lovers have found inspiration amidst the lovely landscapes of Sigulda, and visitors continue to embrace this exceptionally beautiful part of Latvia today. Overlooking the picturesque Gauja River in the majestic Gauja National Park, Sigulda’s forested valleys are steeped in myths and legends. They are a treat for the eyes in all seasons, especially the autumn when the leaves blaze gold and red
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Sigulda Municipality
For centuries, painters, poets and lovers have found inspiration amidst the lovely landscapes of Sigulda, and visitors continue to embrace this exceptionally beautiful part of Latvia today. Overlooking the picturesque Gauja River in the majestic Gauja National Park, Sigulda’s forested valleys are steeped in myths and legends. They are a treat for the eyes in all seasons, especially the autumn when the leaves blaze gold and red
Food Scene
Best coffee and most delicious cheesecakes are served here. Also, there is a wide choice of Latvian cuisine, European cuisine menu is also available. The atmosphere in the restaurant is wonderful and the staff is really nice and friendly
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Governments
23 Avotu ielaBest coffee and most delicious cheesecakes are served here. Also, there is a wide choice of Latvian cuisine, European cuisine menu is also available. The atmosphere in the restaurant is wonderful and the staff is really nice and friendly
Bernard Larane’s French bakery brings tons of buttery pastries to Old Riga, including the nearest thing to a Parisian pain au chocolat this side of the Baltic. Fresh bakery, good coffee, and fresh-squeezed orange juices also make this boulangerie a favorite retreat
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Cadets de Gascogne
30 Ģertrūdes ielaBernard Larane’s French bakery brings tons of buttery pastries to Old Riga, including the nearest thing to a Parisian pain au chocolat this side of the Baltic. Fresh bakery, good coffee, and fresh-squeezed orange juices also make this boulangerie a favorite retreat