Latvia is a fantastic destination for your next short weekend break. The capital Riga has a beautiful old town with plenty of sights to visit such as the House of Blackheads, Riga Cathedral, the Freedom Monument and many other beautiful buildings and fascinating museums. Riga is also considered one of Europe's cheaper destinations but this doesn't mean that you will be sacrificing quality for price as Riga is home to many high-end hotels and restaurants offering a high level of service at lower prices than you might expect. While you are visiting Riga, why not try some of the local delicacies such as piradzini (small pies filled with meat or cabbage), potato pancakes or rupjmaizes kartojums ( a dessert made from rye bread, whipped cream and cranberry jam). To wash it all down you can sample one of Latvia's locally produced beers or if you are especially brave you can sample the local spirit, Riga Black Balsam.
You can also extend your trip to Riga by visiting some of the other towns nearby. You can be transported back in time to the Middle Ages with a visit to the spectacular Teutonic castles located in Sigulda and Cesis or you can relax at the beach resort and spa town of Jurmala, just a short drive from Riga.
For a short or long weekend break at great value for money, Riga is the perfect choice!
Latvia is a fantastic destination for your next short weekend break. The capital Riga has a beautiful old town with plenty of sights to visit such as the House of Blackheads, Riga Cathedral, the Freedom Monument and many other beautiful buildings and fascinating museums. Riga is also considered one of Europe's cheaper destinations but this doesn't mean that you will be sacrificing quality for price as Riga is home to many high-end hotels and restaurants offering a high level of service at lower prices than you might expect. While you are visiting Riga, why not try some of the local delicacies such as piradzini (small pies filled with meat or cabbage), potato pancakes or rupjmaizes kartojums ( a dessert made from rye bread, whipped cream and cranberry jam). To wash it all down you can sample one of Latvia's locally produced beers or if you are especially brave you can sample the local spirit, Riga Black Balsam.
You can also extend your trip to Riga by visiting some of the other towns nearby. You can be transported back in time to the Middle Ages with a visit to the spectacular Teutonic castles located in Sigulda and Cesis or you can relax at the beach resort and spa town of Jurmala, just a short drive from Riga.
For a short or long weekend break at great value for money, Riga is the perfect choice!