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Things to do in Riga

Sightseeing

Melngalvju Nams (House of the Blackheads)

This stunningly renovated gothic building on the revamped Ratslaukams dates back to the 14th century and later became the headquarters of a group...

Latvijas Kara Muzejs (Latvian War Museum)

The Latvian War Museum is simultaneously one of the most interesting museums in the city and also the most controversial. Within the redbrick of...


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Shopping

Riga has come a long way since the days of food queues and the Soviet-era craving for all things Western, at any price. Today, there is a wide range of choice when it comes to shopping in Riga,...

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Events

June
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Jani (Midsummer Festival)

Traditional Pagan celebration of summer solstice.

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June
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Ligo Diena (Grass Day)

Jani grasses are strewn about the home in preparation for the Jani.

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