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3 FUNNY (and random) Things To Do In Riga – Latvia

Posted on December 22, 2019

Riga is such a pretty city. From the impressive art nouveau architecture – one of the finest collections in Europe, the winding and to the medieval lanes of the UNESCO listed Riga Old Town. A city that is loaded with history and is picture-postcard pretty wherever you look; there is plenty to see in Riga.

These are the 3 BEST things about Riga!

1. Explore Riga Old Town

House of the Black Heads, Riga, Old Town

The heart of Riga, the UNESCO listed Old Town is undeniably picturesque. Narrow cobblestone streets wind their way past restaurants, museums, galleries and medieval churches, unexpectedly opening up onto squares bustling with street cafes and markets. House of the Black heads building above is my favorite!

Exploring Old Town Riga is an excellent way to spend a day in Riga, and the best way is to lose yourself, wandering the streets and ancient alleyways.

2. Visit Armoury Bar

Many people (especially guys) have a fascination with firearms and given the numerous displays of authentic pistols, machine guns, semi-automatic weapons and even grenades at this fun bar, it has all of that to fulfill a funny childhood fascination! A cozy and awesome bar!

3. Visit Europe’s Largest Market – The Riga Central Market

Europe Largest Market, Riga Central Market

Riga Central Market is Europe’s largest market and bazaar in Riga, Latvia. It is one of the most notable structures from 20th century in Latvia and has been included in UNESCO World Heritage Site list together with Old Riga in 1998. Oh man, Riga has so much to offer, these were only 3 quickies. Try out the nightlife too, super cheap!

Riga Is A Criminally Underrated City – So Go And Visit!

Whenever a “Western” friend visits Latvia, it’s pretty much guaranteed that the words “oh my gosh this is so cheap” escape their mouths at some point. Food, hotel and transportation is very affordable, and since Riga is fairly small, it’s a really cool city to visit for a few days and walk around and enjoy. Maybe have a pint at night, who knows!