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Latvia

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12 Best Things to Do in Riga
Riga is an increasingly popular travel destination and for a good reason. Since Latvia regained its independence in 1991 Riga has flourished, becoming a vibrant cosmopolitan city with lot of museums, fashionable restaurants…
- August 30, 2016
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Rixwell Centra Hotel – Good Value in the Middle of Old Town Riga
Location, location, location. Set in an Art Nouveau-style building dating from 1884, Rixwell Centra is a budget hotel right in the middle of Old Town Riga, within walking distance from all the attractions. Its…
- August 25, 2016
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Dark Secrets of the Corner House – the Headquarters of the KGB in Riga
Those who fail to learn from history are doomed to repeat it. A paraphrase of George Santayana’s quote: “Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it” Some…
- August 12, 2016
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Riga’s Architecture – a Testament to its Fascinating History
Riga is all about Art Nouveau architecture, a style that gave the city its trademark look. Intricate floral designs, expressive masks and elaborate geometric forms still decorate the…
- August 5, 2016
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Old Town Riga – a Still Undiscovered Architectural Delight
Up in the Baltic region, on the banks of the Daugava River, lies one the greatest architectural treasures in Europe – Riga, Latvia’s long-enduring capital. Over its tumultuous existence Riga knew…
- July 29, 2016