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Stockmann, Riga: Upmarket shopping

by hopang

Stockmann Department Store in Riga is an upmarket department store located within a stone's throw from the Riga Central Market. It is one of the largest department stores in the city of Riga in particular and Latvia in general. Stockmann is a Finnish chains of department stores opened in Riga in 2003. Most of Stockmann department stores are located in Northern Europe. Stockmann Department Store in Riga has a total shopping areas of approximately 10,000 square meters spread over four levels. A cafe cum restaurant is located at level 4.Wide range of items and consumer goods are on sale in the department store such as clothing and textiles, toys, leather products, food, cigarettes, liquors, wines and other drinks, cosmetics, footwear and accessories, staionery, travelling bags, CDs, DVDs and electrical and electronic equipment etc.

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Riga Central Market: Outdoor Markets, Riga

by hopang

Riga Central Market is located at Negu Street near the bank of Daugava River just within a stone's throw from the Central Bus Station in the heart of the city of Riga. It is the largest market in Baltic countries and Northern Europe and is also one of the largest outdoor markets in Europe!Riga Central Market was established in 1930 after moving into the old Zeppelin hangars which were no longer in use as depicted in our photo above. The five large semi-cylindrical shaped hangars are home to various sections of the markets dealing in grocery, dairy products and fresh fruits and vegetables to fresh meat, fish and chickens. Wide range of other consumer goods especially clothings, apparels and household utensils are on sale in the markets. Cigarettes, wines and liquors can be bought cheaply from Riga Central Market. Fresh meat, fruits and vegetables. Cigarettes are highly recommended if you...

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Latvian souvenirs

by DanielF

Apart from the ubiquitous Baltic amber, line clothes are typical handycraft products of Latvia. Their price is reasonable and some of the designs are fantastic.In the small souvenir stalls in the streets of Vecriga, you can find as well a lot of Russian Matriushkas.

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Amber and line

by mariquita

Amber is available everywhere and a very reasonable prices.Line cloths are a traditional craft of the country. Very beautiful things and also not too expensive. Good value for money.

Ambar crafts - a nice option just for souvenirs...

by diamond7

Worked amber is sold at many souvenir and art shops in Riga and other cities, and, particularly during the tourist season, in squares and parks as well, mainly in the old town of Riga.

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Latvian ART

by vairab

I recomend visit: http://www.ambersea.lv/, where is exposition of Latvianmentality and Latvian art.

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