| Some say that Riga is the new Prague. Others | | | | massages and on-site Casinos as gambling is a |
| consider it an up market alternative to Amsterdam. | | | | favourite national pastime! |
| Its shopping district is referred to as 'Little Paris'. The | | | | With an excellent nightlife easily rivalling (and |
| truth is that Riga, the capital city of Latvia, has | | | | bettering) that in other Eastern European cities, Riga |
| always boasted a rich and colourful heritage with | | | | makes for the perfect stag/hen weekend away and |
| cobbled streets, beautiful architecture and exquisite | | | | offers you an unrushed, clean, green and affordable |
| boutiques and it is a melting pot of the very best | | | | alternative to Amsterdam. Shopping is great in Riga |
| that East and West Europe has to offer. With | | | | as you can pick up designer bargains along with |
| travellers now demanding a wider variety of new and | | | | handmade chocolates, which are unique to Riga. |
| exciting destinations to visit, Riga, nestled between | | | | For tourists who love history, the architecture in Riga |
| Estonia and Lithuania and bordering Russia, provides | | | | is sure to please. Riga is known for its historical |
| the perfect platform to explore the Baltic States. | | | | monuments and structures. Structures like The |
| With low air fares now widely available and an | | | | Melngalvju House, The Small Guild, The Large Guild, |
| excellent choice of modern and traditional hotels, Riga | | | | The Large Guild, Latvian National Opera, The |
| is fast becoming one of the most popular city break | | | | Freedom Monument and many more including |
| destinations ranging from short stays of 2 or 3 nights | | | | churches like The Dome Cathedral, St. Peter's |
| up to week long stays. Most hotels offer fantastic | | | | Lutheran Church and St. John's Lutheran Church. |