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Things to see in Riga
- Dome Square (Doma laukums)
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- Albert Square (the hidden square...)
- Big Christopher
- Andrejsala
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- House of Blackheads
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- 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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Accommodation
- Hostels
- Couch Surfing
Cafes
- Index Cafe
- Francu Maiznica
- Coffee Inn
- Apsara Tea House
- "V.Kuze" - Chocolate Cafe
Activities
- Ice Skating
- Snow sledge
- Boats
- Archery
- Synthetic ice skating rink
Art Centers
- Kim Center
- Video Art Archive
- Riga Art Space
- Dirty Deal
- Art Academy of Latvia
Bars
- Shot Cafe
- French Bar
- Nabaklab
- Transilvania Bar
- Skabene
- Skyline bar
- Rock n Riga
- B Bar Restaurant
- Cuba Cafe
- Ala Folk Club
- Black Magic Bar
- Key Bar
- Leningrad
- Laimetava
Bakeries
- Mārtiņa Beķereja
- Stolle
- Raušu meistars
- Lāči
- Vecrīga
- Junge.lv
- Kūkotava
Latvian Beer
- Tervetes
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- Valmiermuizas
- Madonas
- Medalus (Honey beer)
- Lacplesa
- Livu
- Garais
- Bralis
- Bruvera
- Aldaris
- Cesu
- Uzavas
- Brengulu
- Zelta
Latvian Food
- Ķimeņu Cheese
- Easter eggs Latvian style
- Rabarber
- Riga Black Balsam
- Karums Cheese
- Kvass
Latvian Sports
- Ice Hockey
- Bobsleigh
Markets
- Central Market
- Hand Made Paintings Open Air Market
- Flea Market
- Open Market
Museums
- Motor Museum
- Museum of Naive Art
- Museum of the History of Riga and Navigation
- Open Air Museum
- Barricades Museum
- Occupation Museum
- Museum of Natural History
- Riga University Geology Museum
- Museum of War
Night Clubs
- Essential
- Depo Bar
- La Rocca
- Amber Night
- Godvil
- Space Dog
- Pussy Lounge
- Babylon
Outside of Riga
- Sigulda
- Jūrmala
- Tūja - village on Vidzeme seaside
- Tallinn, Capital City of Estonia
- Skaņākalna nature park
- Līgatne Nature Trails
- Liepāja
- Mangalsala Beach
- Sietiņiezis white sandstone
- Rakari guest house
Religion Structures
- Dome Cathedral
- Birth of Christ Cathedral
- St. Peter's Church
- Synagogue
Restaurants
- Lido
- Rozengrals
- Klavas Lapa
- Pelmeni
- Hesburger
- Chili Pizza
- Dada
- Meta Kafe
Shopping Centers
- Spice and Spice Home
- Galleria Riga
- Berga Bazar
- Outlet Optika
- Galerija Centrs
- Origo Center
- Forum Cinemas
- Stockmann
- Alfa
- Domina Shopping Center
Shops
- Ludo - Board Game Shop
- Sport Outlet
- Charity Shop
- Baby Land
- Food Zone
- Drogas
- Cheapest Largest Alcohol shop in the Baltics
- Rimi
Sightseeing
- Smileline Guide Agency
- Riga Free Tour
Theaters and Concert Halls
- Jāzepa Vītola Latvian Academy of Music
- Dream Theatre
- Latvian National Theater
- Riga Russian Theater
- The Daile Theater
- United Intimacy - the independent theater
- Opera House
- Latvian Puppet Theater
Transportation
- Bus
  - Central Bus Station
    - My Bus Ride from Riga to Tallinn
- Public Transportation
- Air Ports and Flights
- Car Rental
- Train
- Bicycle
- The Harbor
- Taxi
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
- The Lady who dances on streets
Others
- Riga Widget
- Salsa Dancing
- Latvian Alien Passport
Playriga Contributors
- Zane the Tour Guide from Latvia
- Eva the Latvian Traveler
- Armands from Latvia
- Adéla from Czech Republic
- Anita from Latvia
- Janis from Latvia
- Kate from Latvia
- Marsel from Latvia
- Terry from Canada
- Zane Teselska from Latvia
- Erik from Belgium
- UK group from Leeds
- Liva from Latvia
- Inga from Latvia
- Boaz from Israel
Games
- Bubbles
- Simon (Memory Game)
- Darts
- High School Detective (Quest)
- Russian Roulette
Playriga Videoclips
- Andrejsala 2
- End of summer
- Bicycle ride to Mangalsala
- AB Dambis

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Latvian Academy of Sciences Building

Built in 1958, this 108 m tall building was the first skyscraper in Latvia. Great example of the so-called Socialist realism architecture of the Stalinist period, designed in close similarity with Moscow's "Seven Sisters".

Viewing platform is on 17th floor.

Entrance fee: 2 LVL

Opening hours: 9:00 - 21:00 daily

Location: Akadēmijas laukums 1, close to Central Market.

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