WHY RIGA?
• That’s the biggest city and the centre of the Baltic States
• Riga is more than 800 years old. Each century has left its marks in the architecture in the Old Town and City Centre here the cultural heritage coexists with the quick pace of modern living.
• Riga is also called ‘The Capital of the North’, ‘Nordic Paris’, ‘The City of Inspiration’, ‘Metropolis of Art Nouveau’ – do you think it’s without a reason? Art Nouveau- besides the Old Town, the most popular section of Riga is the Jugendstil or Art Nouveau area, which is mostly centred on Alberta Street. During the late 19th century, Riga was filthy rich and growing quickly, making it the prime location for the elaborate designs. The streets in this area are a mix of neglect and sparkling buildings with dragons, lions and ladies decorating the facade.
• Easy reachable – the biggest airport in Baltics is located in Riga, the central
train station is located right into the centre of the city, Baltic Sea cruise ships arriving every day.
• This city is the main industrial, business, culture, sports and financial centre in the Baltics
• Riga is among Top 5 European cities for summer travel
• City in 2014 hosts the "European Capital of culture
• Only city in Europe, where 5 different religious churches are located
• The highest TV tower in EU
• Old Town- Riga boasts a number of interesting historic sites to visit, the oldest of which is the UNESCO heritage site of the cobbled Old Town. The Dome cathedral, built in the 13th century, dominates the skyline as visitors and locals alike crisscross alleys and pedestrian streets.
• That’s the biggest city and the centre of the Baltic States
• Riga is more than 800 years old. Each century has left its marks in the architecture in the Old Town and City Centre here the cultural heritage coexists with the quick pace of modern living.
• Riga is also called ‘The Capital of the North’, ‘Nordic Paris’, ‘The City of Inspiration’, ‘Metropolis of Art Nouveau’ – do you think it’s without a reason? Art Nouveau- besides the Old Town, the most popular section of Riga is the Jugendstil or Art Nouveau area, which is mostly centred on Alberta Street. During the late 19th century, Riga was filthy rich and growing quickly, making it the prime location for the elaborate designs. The streets in this area are a mix of neglect and sparkling buildings with dragons, lions and ladies decorating the facade.
• Easy reachable – the biggest airport in Baltics is located in Riga, the central
train station is located right into the centre of the city, Baltic Sea cruise ships arriving every day.
• This city is the main industrial, business, culture, sports and financial centre in the Baltics
• Riga is among Top 5 European cities for summer travel
• City in 2014 hosts the "European Capital of culture
• Only city in Europe, where 5 different religious churches are located
• The highest TV tower in EU
• Old Town- Riga boasts a number of interesting historic sites to visit, the oldest of which is the UNESCO heritage site of the cobbled Old Town. The Dome cathedral, built in the 13th century, dominates the skyline as visitors and locals alike crisscross alleys and pedestrian streets.
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