General Information 
Things to see in Riga 
Dome Square (Doma laukums) Livu Square (Līvu laukums) Town Hall Square (Rātslaukums) Albert Square (the hidden square...) Big Christopher 
Andrejsala 
Daugava River Bremen Musicians Swedish Gate House of Blackheads Latvian Parliament Powder Tower Latvian Academy of Sciences AB Dambis Laima Clock Freedom Monument Pedestrian Tunnel Wedding Padlocks Bridge Old oak tree First Christmas Tree Fountain Nymph Magpie on the roof Dannenstern's House Old Livi God Wall Street in Riga 
Riga Zoo Three Brothers
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Latvian Beer 
Latvian Food 
Latvian Sports 
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Outside of Riga 
Religion Structures 
Restaurants 
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Shops 
Sightseeing 
Theaters and Concert Halls 
Transportation 
Frequently Asked Questions How to get from the Riga airport to the city center? Is it safe in Riga? What are kids-oriented activities available in Riga and Latvia? How to get from Riga to Jurmala? How far from the city centre the ferry terminal is located? Is smoking prohibited in Riga restaurants and bars? Are there is a Christmas markets in Riga and when they start? Is there a hop on hop off sightseeing bus in Riga? Is 1 day enough to see Riga? Is Old Town of Riga a car free zone? Are there parks in Riga?
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Riga People 
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Is it safe in Riga? |
Riga is not more dangerous than any other capital or big city in Europe. It probably feels more dangerous in Milan, Nord Station in Brussels or in Waterloo in London. Of course, pickpocketing is an issue, but not a huge one. No one grabs your purse in the daylight when you are surrounded by people.
Taxi drivers may charge tourists more, but in order to avoid it use red and yellow/green taxis, not a shabby looking ones with no signs on them. And ask for the price before the ride. Airport-center taxi drive shouldn't cost more than 10-12 Lats.
In restaurants you won't get ripped off. All the prices are in the menu and sometimes tips 10% are already included.
See also: Police in Latvia, Unsafe places
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