There is a good reason why Riga is becoming an increasingly popular destination lately. Since 1991, when Latvia regained its independence, Riga has flourished like no other city in the Baltic region.…
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…
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…
Riga’s architecture is very diverse – an interesting snapshot of its tumultuous past. Riga was part of the Hanseatic League during the Middle Ages, the Russian Empire in the…
General Impressions Up in the Baltic region, on the banks of the Daugava River, lies an undiscovered treasure: Riga, Latvia’s long-enduring capital. Till about 20 years ago, Riga didn’t make…
