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Riga Map, Latvia

If you feel like you need some help to find your way in your destination city, you are in the right place. This Riga Map will certainly help you to seek out the best restaurants, clubs and sights in town. You want to know what is the best place for a walk? Or what you should be watching out for during your visit? Learn more about the best things to do in the city reading our travel tips and then get around in Riga with Travelgrove's map. While searching for places, you can also check some cheap flights or deals or you can take a look at our user's galleries about the city. We hope you will find our city map of Riga useful. Enjoy your trip and come back to share your travel experience about Riga!

Riga Sightseeing

This Riga Sights Guide recommends that you visit Riga Castle, a must see for any tourist visiting the city. Built in the 14th century on the banks of the Daugava River, this castle has gone through many changes since its foundation were laid. Nowadays, Riga Castle is the residence of the President of Latvia, and is also home to several museums. Other interesting buildings include The Three Brothers, Blackhead’s House... read more

Riga History

At the end of World War I, Latvia declared its independence and Riga became the capital of the new-born state. Democratic institutions were created and Riga soon became what tourists called the “Paris of the North”. Due to internal conflicts, Prime Minister Karlis Ulmanis managed to organize a coup d’etat in 1934 and become an authoritarian leader. But Latvia’s independence didn’t last long: by 1940, Riga was... read more

Riga Nightlife

Cadets de Gascogne is a nice French café whose owner bakes some of the best pastries in the city. The café also serves delicious sandwiches, good coffee, and it has a selection of newspapers and magazines in English, French and Latvian. Emihla Gustava Shokolahde is a café that is famous for its chocolate-based specialties. The kitchen is separated by the main room of the café only by a glass window, and guests can... read more

Riga Travel Guide

Population: According to a survey in 2008, Riga has a population of 719,613 inhabitants. Since 1991, the rate of population in Riga has decreased due to migration and lower fertility rates. Some scientist also has predicted that there may be a 50% fall in the population of Riga by 2050. The majority of the populations in Riga are Latvians while Russians, Poles, Ukrainians and Belarusians live here in a small percentage. read more