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People who have been to the Baltics, especially Latvia, will tell you about how great, cheap and awesome the place is for a getaway from your daily life. You’ll feel the same when you visit this Baltic state and its capital Riga. The town is famous for being cheap. The city is reasonably small and spread across a 304 km2 of an area only.
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ADDCAR a C a r R e n t a l A g e n c y Plan Your Next Weekend In Riga, Latvia! People who have been to the Baltics, especially Latvia, will tell you about how great, cheap and awesome the place is for a getaway from your daily life. You’ll feel the same when you visit this Baltic state and its capital Riga. The town is famous for being cheap. The city is reasonably small and spread across a 304 km2 of an area only. The prime sites are consequently in the middle of the town and can be toured on foot, making it a budget-friendly destination. However, if you do not wish to travel on foot, you can try trams, which are available at super cheap prices. Riga is all about its historical architecture. You will love to walk down the streets in the city and drive a vehicle in this small town. You can rent the car from Riga international airport itself. The best thing about the site is that its one of the most less-traveled regions, there are tourists from around the world, but the town isn’t crowded like other European capitals. So, if you’re a lover of less traveled places, then Riga is the perfect blend of tourism and authenticity for you. THREE BROTHERS HOUSE OF BLACKHEADS ST. PETER’S CHURCH PANORAMA OBSERVATION DECK
ADDCAR a C a r R e n t a l A g e n c y Let me share some impressive and beautiful MUST visit sites in Riga: There are two iconic buildings in Latvia that demand your visit: Three Brothers: These three buildings sit next to each other in the old town of Riga, and are considered to be the oldest medieval dwelling houses. The legends say that these three buildings were built by three men of the same family but at different-different times. Isn’t that marvelous! Riga, being a point of old stories, presents more of such places. House of Blackheads: Built back in 1334, these two buildings were constructed as a venue for meetings and banquets. During the second world war, these buildings were destroyed but then were restored in 1999 to its glory and now stand close to the river in a magnificent manner. You can hire rental cars from Riga airport to encompass the city via roads, but if you plan to view the city from above, here are some wondrous viewpoints in Riga, which will let you enjoy the incredible views of attractive architecture and just take a sigh of relaxation while having panoramic view of this fascinating city. St. Peter’s Church The St. Peter’s Church is strategically located in the middle of the old town, thus is easy to find. It offers a beautiful complete 360-degree view of the city, alongside the old river. Panorama Observation Deck at Latvian Academy of Sciences If you want to explore the unique panoramic viewpoint in Riga, this is the only site you should visit. Panorama observation deck is located at 65 meters height from the ground level on the 17th floor of the building. The Academy of Sciences was built in honor of Stalin, a communist leader. The building is also known as ‘Stalin’s Birthday Cake’. S O U R C E : H T T P S : / / M E D I U M . C O M / @ K R I S T I A N _ 9 0 3 4 4 / P L A N - Y O U R - N E X T - W E E K E N D - I N - R I G A - L A T V I A - 9 6 3 8 6 8 4 F 7 0 6