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A women’s monastery in the heart of Riga; pretty flowers, and a long history

01 Jul 2025

Молчание- золото Silence is golden   To continue what has become a series on Riga’s Orthodox heritage- an aspect of Latvian and Russian culture which, in my opinion, ...
04 Nov 2024

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Corner House The Corner House, or KGB Building in Riga attracts tourists with its dark but rich history. It's hard to believe that such an exquisite building was a prison for ...
22 Aug 2024

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Missed Riga’s Birthday? Don’t worry, there are still plenty of events in Latvia’s capital’s calendar in the upcoming months. Let’s have a look at some of the biggest events ...
08 Aug 2024

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Liden & Denz invites you to discover three incredible Latvian women, whose contributions have shaped Latvian art and history. Today, let’s discover the story of Emilija ...
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 ...
22 Sep 2023

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Latvian literature, a treasure trove of creativity and wisdom, has a rich history that stretches back centuries. From epic folklore and romantic poetry to contemporary ...
11 Sep 2023

Привет всем! My name is Anna, and I am happy to join the group of interns at Liden & Denz in Riga. I am a master's student from the Czech Republic interested in history, ...
26 Aug 2023

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When wandering through the cobbled streets of Riga, it is almost impossible not to stumble across some of the iconic statues that the streets boast. Yet, have you ever ...
20 Jul 2023

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For the English traveller, the trams of Riga are among the city’s most distinctive features. It is, for us, a novelty to have these train-like carriers gliding speedily ...
12 Jul 2023

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Riga has always been a city shaped by international influences, but the curious historical fact of its English Mayor is still an unlikely anecdote. As a part of the Russian ...
29 Dec 2022

For most of us it is one of the first things to tackle when learning Russian: The Cyrillic alphabet. Despite looking very cool it can be a bit confusing when starting out the ...
04 Dec 2022

I think it is safe to say that no place can embody over 800 years of history as well as Riga’s Old Town. It tells the story of a city founded by German traders and ...
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