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The unique opportunity to visit Riga

By: Margo

Riga is not only the capital of Latvia, but also the biggest city and one of the main harbours in the country. It is the place where the tourists are given the opportunity to dip in the great atmosphere of the olden times, enjoy the magnificent historic monuments. It should be emphasized that Riga appears on the place of the ancient settlement of Livs, where the Ridzene River flows into the Duagava. On the right bank of the Duagava there is the Medieval Old Town, impressing the visitors by the beauty of the twisted and narrow streets. Small houses with old-fashioned lanterns stand for the remarkable characteristic feature of the Ridzene Street. Rich history of the city and country is reflected in the architecture. The multistoried barns with coming to a point roofs, made of red tiles can still be found in the neighbouring streets. Riga is also the world known cultural centre.

Every year different international concerts, festivals and other performances take place in the capital of Latvia. Tourists can enjoy beautiful organ music concerts of classical music in the roman-gothic Dome Cathedral, built in the 13th century. Among Riga churches which are worth visiting are St. Jacob’s Church, St. Peter’s Church. Numerous authentic displays, showing the history, development, growth of the country and city itself are represented in Riga museums. Sate Museum of Art, Latvian War Museum, Riga Porcelain Museum open their doors for the tourists from all over the world. It is out of the question that Riga is an excellent place for the active rest. Different billiards and bowling clubs, fitness centers are situated all over the city. The travelers are offered the opportunities for horse riding and yachting. Riga attracts the visitors providing them with a splendid opportunity to have excellent rest at the seaside. Here the tourists can find plenty of the restaurants, serving European and national dishes. Those, who prefer to spend the evening in the nightclub, will be satisfied with a great choice of them in the capital of Latvia.

Before coming to Riga one should take care of the hotel to stay at for the time being. The simplest way to reserve the hotel is to pay attention to the hotel reservation sites, which give a hand in booking the appropriate hotel with a great choice of the rooms of different categories, all modern living conditions, necessary services for business and rest.

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