🏰✨ “Baltic Beauty: A Perfect Day in Riga” 🇱🇻

#northerneurope Riga, the vibrant capital of Latvia, is a city where medieval charm meets Art Nouveau elegance. With its cobbled Old Town, colorful architecture, and lively cafés, Riga is a perfect Baltic getaway full of history and culture. 📍 Location Riga, Latvia 🕰️ Best Time to Visit May–September for warm weather and outdoor festivals, or December for magical Christmas markets. 🚆 How to Get There • Riga International Airport is 20 minutes from the city center by bus or taxi. • Regular buses and trains connect Riga with Tallinn and Vilnius. ⸻ 💡 Travel Tips • Stroll through Old Town (Vecrīga), a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with highlights like St. Peter’s Church and House of the Blackheads. • Visit the Riga Central Market — one of Europe’s largest, set inside old zeppelin hangars. • Admire Art Nouveau buildings on Alberta Street. • Climb St. Peter’s Church tower for panoramic city views (€9). • Stop by the Freedom Monument and take a relaxing walk in Bastejkalna Park. • Try traditional Latvian dishes like grey peas with bacon, rye bread, or piragi (filled pastries). • Take a sunset boat ride along the Daugava River for amazing cityscapes. • Use trams and buses (single ticket ~€1.50) — cheap and efficient. ⸻ #riga #baltictravel #oldtownriga #houseoftheblackheads #artnouveauriga #hiddengemseurope #latviatravel #slowtravel #rigaviews #culturalescape#travel #localguides #familytrip #historicallandmarks