COLOURFUL MARKETS
With its truly old world town centre, picturesque wooden architecture, glorious Art Nouveau buildings and one of Europe鈥檚 best markets, you may never venture beyond Riga. But that would be a shame.
Riga is, undoubtedly the jewel in the crown of Latvia. Its grand churches, like The Dom and St Peter鈥檚, are worth the journey in themselves. And then there are the museums and galleries, the tiny cobbled streets winding their way to quaint squares, the ancient houses and fine civic buildings.
Not to mention the restaurants, cafes and bars, the nightlife, the cultural traditions and the largest and most colourful street market in the whole of Eastern Europe 鈥 a jovial scene of lively bartering, endless stalls and a bustling crowd of local buyers, buskers and street musicians. Think of a more modern version of a Brueghel painting and you鈥檒l be able to picture the scene.
Talk to our specialists, and they鈥檒l suggest soaking up the atmosphere of the Medieval streets, in between visits to any of the city鈥檚 eight opera houses.
But beyond Riga lies a country with 500 km of beautiful coastline peppered with sandy beaches. You鈥檒l find an unchanged rural lifestyle in an unspoilt countryside dotted with forests, lakes and waterfalls, nature reserves and national parks galore.
Plus any number of fascinating small towns rich in local folklore, just waiting to be discovered.
ACCOMMODATION
With years of experience and first-hand knowledge, our dedicated team of Eastern Europe consultants will be able to find the perfect hotels and resorts for your Latvia holiday.
WHEN TO VISIT LATVIA
Latvia
- FLIGHT (FROM LDN)2.5 hrs (Direct)
- CURRENCYEuro
- POPULATION1.8 Million
- BEST TIME TO GOJune to August
- LANGUAGELatvian
- TIMEZONEGMT + 3
- CAPITAL CITYRiga
- GEOGRAPHIC SIZE64,559 km2
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