Riga
Information about Riga
Riga, the capital of Latvia, overlooks the Baltic Sea at the mouth of the Daugava River. Thanks to the many museums and concert halls, it is considered a cultural center. The city is also known for its wooden buildings, the Art Nouveau architecture and the medieval center of the Middle Ages. In this area, closed to traffic, there are many shops and restaurants. The bars and nightclubs are found in the crowded Piazza Livu.
Ferries sailing on the Baltic connect Riga to Stockholm, Kiel and Lübeck.