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Lotyšsko 2010

by qquest111

Původním plánem byla klidná poznávací dovolená v mnou tolik oblíbených, severských zemích. Půl týdne Norsko, druhou půlku Riga v Lotyšsku, zpět zase přes Norsko s jednodenní pauzou a výletem k moři. A realita? No může mě někdy něco vyjít podle plánu? Můžu já mít nějaký výlet bez průšvihu, s pěkným počasím a nebo bez nějaké nevolnosti? :-)A co by to bylo za blázny, kdyby si to neudělali zajímavější? Proč chodit půl týdne po městě Oslo, když už jsem ho letos viděl a zajímavá místa zvládnu za den a přitom tak chceme do přírody? Bereme tedy spacáky s plánem využít jejich hostinného prostředí, kde člověk může složit hlavu kdekoliv, i na soukromém pozemku, jen to nesmí být blíž než 150m k lidskému obydlí. Kousek za městem v přírodě, kam...

Useful phone numbers

by ealgisi

The most common European emergency number 112 (following Directive 2002/22/EC: Universal Service Directive) and also standard on GSM mobile phones. 112 is used in Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Republic of Macedonia, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Ukraine and the United Kingdom in addition to their other emergency numbers.Here are some useful phone numbers that you might need while in Latvia:Police: 02Ambulance: 03Fire: 01Gas leaks: 04

Riga, a city with very few highrise buildings!

by hopang

Except for the Riga Radio & TV Tower, the tall structures of the bridges along Daugava River, the tall Freedom monument, the towers of the churches and several skyscrapers in the distance, the city of Riga especially the Old Town has very few highrise buildings. Most of the buildings in the city are less than ten storey high.If you visit the observation deck of St. Peter's Church which is located at only 70 meters high, you will be able to have a clear 360 degree view of the entire city without any obstructions! You certainly have a commanding view of the wonderful and lovely Daugava River, its banks and its beautiful bridges. This makes the city of Riga a lovely place to work and live in!

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Tourist Information Office, Riga Old Town

by hopang

The Tourist Information Office in Old Town, Riga is located at the ground floor of the House of Blackheads at Ratslaukums 6 at Town Hall Square as depicted on our photo on the right. Beside enquiring about the places of interest in Riga, visitors are able to obtain free catalogues and maps of the city of Riga and other parts of Latvia from the Tourist Information Office. Telephone and fax numbers of Riga's Tourist Information Office are as follows:-Telephone no: +371 6702 6072,Fax no: +371 6702 6068For more information regarding the city of Riga and other parts of Latvia, you may also e-mail to the following address: tourinfo@riga.lv .

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Few words in Latvian

by ealgisi

Below few words that you can use while traveling in Latvian:Arrive: PienâkDepart: AtietWhat is the time, please?: Trîs biletes uz Tallinu, lûdzuWhere i can pick up my luggage?: Kur es varu sanemt manu bagâpu?Where is the closest money exchange point?: Kur ir tuvâkais valûtas mainas punkts?I would like to order a taxi please: Es gribçtu pasûtît taksometru, lûdzuPlease take me to ... hotel: Man, lûdzu, uz viesnîcu ...How much does it cost?: Cik tas maksâ?Hello: SveikiGood day: LabdienHow are you?: Kā tev iet?Yes: JāNo: NēGoodbye: UzredzēšanosPlease: LūdzuThank you: PaldiesMy name is...: Mani sauc ...Sorry: AtvainojietRight: Pa labiLeft: Pa kreisiStraight: TaisniStreet: Iela

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Narvessen

by rschual

In addition to your guide book it is worth buying the 'Riga in your pocket' magazine that sums-up everything that is in the city on the month. Everything a tourist needs to know; from shops and food to operas and tours and more.You can buy it in Narvessen, (kind of UK's WH Smith) for 1.2Ls (Jan 08) Food is fantastic in my opinion. check this: www.latviatravel.info/fact/food/ I liked the local Lidos that are rightly recommended in the books. Nevertheless, food costs vary as you go farer of the old city of Riga. In Sigulda I ate a full meal for slightly more than 2£, which is the cost of 1/2 a pint in the old town bars!!Strangely, though, supermarkets are relatively expensive. For chocolate lovers:You can buy literally hot chocolate to drink. Thick yummy cocoa to warm and sweeten your mouth. ;-) you can try 'Double Coffee' that some of its branches open 24hrs! and also Emihla Gustava...

not too expensive

by paddypie

its a nice place to visit, I wouldnt say the people were the most friendly but some were nice and there is many catherdrals an churches in Riga, drinking in the city was cheap in comparison to other European cities,

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Facts

by ginte

Language: Latvian (official), Lithuanian, Russian, other.Religion: Lutheran, Roman Catholic, Russian Orthodox.Money: Latvian Lat (Ls) = 100 santimi. Notes are in denominations of Ls500, 100, 50, 20, 10 and 5. Coins are in denominations of Ls2 and 1, and 50, 20, 10, 5, 2 and 1 santimi.

Eurovision 2003 in Latvia!

by Lilasel

The winner of the 2002 Eurovision song contest in Tallinn (Estonia) was the Latvian singer Marija Naumova - Marie N.The Eurovision song competition of 2003 took place in the Latvian capital Riga. More info about Eurovision in Riga: www.eurovision.tvabout MarieN: www.marien.lv

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What is Latgale?

by vairab

It’s an ancient part of Latvia, almost a quarter of the whole country, where one third of Latvian population lives. Historically, Latgale was the whole region of Latvia from the River Daugava in the East to the Livian tribe’s border and the Slavs’ borders. Ancient Latgale (nowadays Vidzeme and Latgale) was under Polish rule in 16th century, and was called “Pardaugavas hercogiste”. One hundred and fifty castle mounds of Latgale still show where the region’s fortified castles were, where land-lords and local rulers held sway,and where separate regions were prosperous and wealthy. Nowadays Latgale comprises districts of Balvi, Daugavpils, Kraslavas, Ludzas, Preili and Rezeknes, and two cities – Daugavpils and Rezekne.Latgale is rightly called the Land of Blue lakes or Lakeland. There are the largest lake in Latvia - Lubans (82,1 km2), the second largest lake – the Raznas lake (located near...

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