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It's the place where the main river of Latvia Daugava in outfalls in the Riga's Gulf. The place is callen "Mangalsala". There are teo breakwaters in this place: one in the left bank of Daugava - Bolderaja and the second in the right bank - Mangalsala. Many people go there to see sunsent, to have a good time, to see ships are going in or out the harbour. It's one of my favourite places in Riga.
You can connect to the internet from your hotel room by dialing 9008080. Charges vary but minimum is 0.01Lvs per minute at night or whatever your hotel charges.If you are staying in private accommodation and the calls are barred, then buy a Lattelekom card for 5Lvs for 2-8 hours connection time.
Riga's zoo is a great place to walking around with children. There are 3000 animals. Three years ago there was built "Tropic Home". It is a great dispersion.www.rigazoo.lv Ridden, "Tropic Home" and seals.
For those of you that are still wanting your VT fix when you are away I have listed a few Cyber cafes here in Riga. Delat: (C-4) Baznicas 4a , tel. 722-0510. Open 24h.Dualnet: (J-2) Peldu 17, tel. 781-4440; on the edge of the old city, next to the Ainavas hotel. Open 24h. Clean, adequate. More like a cyber bar, with a full range of drinks.Elik Internet Café: (I-2) Kalku 11. Open:08-22.Internet kafejnica: (C-4) Elizabetes 75 , tel. 728-2876. Open:09:30-22; Sat., Sun. 10-21.Internet Club-Bar: (I-3) Kalku 10, 2nd floor, in the center of the old city; tel. 750-3595. Open:10-24; Sun.11-24. Often lined with boys playing computer games.
The Riga Card gives visitors free use of buses, trolley buses and trams, free train trips to Vecaki and Jurmala, free or discounted museum admission and discounts in shops, cafés, restaurants and on car hire. The card can be purchased at the Tourist Information Centre, at the airport, at selected hotels and anywhere displaying the RC sign. The Riga Card costs Ls8 for 24 hours, Ls12 for 48 hours and Ls16 for 72 hours. Children pay half price.
Yes you can see the Dome Cathedral right at the back of this pic. I know I will have to scan a better pic in. Perhaps this is more up your street..? haha Walking through this lovely street with all its colours and spectacular architecture on the way to the Cathedral. This Cathedral which you can see slightly in the background of this picture is the largest cathedral in the Baltics with an area of 3000 square meters.
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As a Liv Village, Riga exists since the 11th century. 1198 For the first time the name of Riga was mentioned in the chronicles. 1201 Bishop Albert, the Lord of the Bremen's Town Hall, founded Riga as a medieval town. 1211 The first school - Dom School - was founded in Riga. 1225-1226 The Riga Town Council was established. The coat of arms of Riga was created. 1282 Riga joined the Hanseatic League. 1297-1330 The war between the Livonian Order and the Town of Riga. 1521-1524 The start of the Reformation in Latvia. Riga became a Lutheran town. 1524 The first public library was founded. 1558-1583 The Livonian War. As a result, Riga was incorporated into the Polish-Lithuanian state. 1561-1581 Riga obtained the status of a free town. 1581 Riga swore loyalty to Stephan Batory, the King of Poland and Lithuania. 1584-1589 As a result of the introduction of the Gregorian Calendar, "Calendar...
This statue stands near the centre of the city, which celebrated its 800 years in 2001. It looks like soviet influence still exists, doesn't it? It is the statue of the Latvian red riflemen. Despite over half a century of this soviet rule, Latvia never lost its identity, the independence was recognised on 6 September 1991.
it is also well-known as "Milda". It was designed by Karlis Zale and unveiled in 1935. The three stars in the maiden's hands represent the 3 historical regions of the country: Kurzeme, Vidzeme and Latgale. Locals are usually placing flowers at the base of the monument.
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Q: Sveiki! I need an advice. my departure from Riga airport at 11.30, but bus arrived (internetional, from belarus) only at 8.10....
A: You should have no problem. Yes, traffic can be bad, but by 0900 it seems to clear out. I used Municipal bus and as I recall, it took about 30 minutes from the stop near...
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