Latgale Tirgus: Riga’s Russian flea market

11 Nov 2024

A hidden treasure for lovers of the past Latgale Tirgus, an atypical flea market in the heart of Riga, is a goldmine for those seeking authenticity and adventure. A far cry ...
02 Oct 2024

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If you're an art enthusiast visiting Riga, you're in for a real treat! The city is home to an impressive range of museums, and in this article, I'll take you through the six ...
17 Aug 2024

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As my stay in Riga ends today, I could not be more grateful to the Liden & Denz school and teachers. I feel I have achieved my goals, and even went beyond! I have nothing ...
30 Jul 2024

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As the 2024 Paris Olympic Games kicked off last week, here is a presentation of the athletes representing Latvia. The smallest delegation in Latvian history The Latvian ...
18 Jul 2024

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One week ago the city of Cesis, in the Vidzeme region, welcomed the Lampa Festival, a yearly conversational forum founded in 2015. [gallery columns="1" size="large" ...
02 Jul 2024

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On a cold Saturday morning, I jumped on a bus heading towards the tip of Cape Kolka, on the coast of the Gulf of Riga. As I started to read about the history of Latvia after ...
28 Jun 2024

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Лиговать is a verb you could only encounter when celebrating Ligo in Latvia. Ligo (Лиго) is the midsummer feast celebrated in Latvia every year at the end of June. You can ...
24 Jun 2024

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Founded in 1998, the Riga Opera Festival is a yearly tradition every classical music enthusiast should know about. The festival in a nutshell The festival takes place in ...
19 Jun 2024

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It had been two years since I left Riga, so when the opportunity to go back came up, I did not hesitate! How does it feel to be back in Latvia? Riga is even more beautiful ...
18 Sep 2023

Background Even the greatest of detectives might wonder what links Sherlock Holmes with Riga. Well, *puffs on pipe*, on a recent tour of the Old Town, my guide informed me ...
14 Jan 2016

The Riga Central Market is considered a unique attraction among all Europe; it opened its doors in 1930 and was recognized not only as the largest, but also the best and most ...