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Riga, Latvia
As the largest city in the Baltic and the capital of Latvia, Rīga offers something for everyone. From its fanciful cobblestone streets and Art Nouveau architecture to dozens of museums and a picturesque white-sand beach in nearby Jūrmala, there’s much to experience in this vibrant cosmopolitan city. Come explore what has been called the “Paris of the Baltics.”
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What you NEED TO KNOW
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Port Name & Location
Riga Ship will DOCK at this port. -
Time Zone
EET (Eastern European Standard Time) UTC/GMT +300 -
Language
The local language is Latvian. -
Currency & Shopping
European Currency (EUR) -
Famous For
To experience what is arguably Europe’s most exceptional Art Nouveau architecture, take a stroll along Alberta Iela, a street built in celebration of the city’s 700th anniversary. -
Fun Fact #1
Housed in an ornately restored stock exchange building, the Art Museum Rīga Bourse showcases everything from an Egyptian mummy and Chinese and Japanese ceramics to Western art, including a Monet painting. -
Fun Fact #2
Founded in 1773, the Rīga History & Navigation Museum is the Baltic’s oldest museum and includes collections from the Bronze Age through WWII. -
Fun Fact: Landmarks
Founded in 1211, the Rīga Cathedral is the largest medieval cathedral in the Baltic.