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Latvia 🇱🇻|City Walk in a Fairy Tale Town

#AprilGoodDestinations2025 #Latvia, one of the three Baltic countries, is a country that is often overlooked. This time I had the opportunity to visit the city of #Riga and take advantage of the weekend to walk around the city. From a cultural and historical perspective, Latvia is a place that has repeatedly jumped between Soviet and German cultures, and between Eastern and Western European cultures. This also means that you can see various styles of architecture from different periods, from the Soviet Union to Central Europe to Western Europe. Travel Tips: There is a Bolt service from the airport to the city center in Euro countries, which makes takeout and travel very convenient and relatively cheap. Accommodation can be chosen in the city center not far from the Liberty Statue. I think the match between price and quality is one of the best in Europe. There are many exquisite small shops in the old town. The overall area is not big enough to walk through. It is recommended to stroll slowly There is basically no need to seek Chinese food in the local area. The local food is quite acceptable to Asian stomachs. Just use the standard focal length for taking photos. The temperature is relatively cold and windy in winter, so you can capture the feeling of the north of the north. Remember to prepare for the cold. Overall, it is a very developed place and does not bring any inconvenience to life.
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