City break in Riga: what to see
If you are tired of the heat and your dusty hometown, it's time to get a ticket from airBaltic at the price of a domestic sweatshirt and go to the interesting and beautiful city of Riga.
The flight is short and comfortable. airBaltic holds the status of the most punctual airline in Europe for the 5th year in a row. Usually all departures are without delay, and even ahead of schedule. Despite the low-cost fare, it includes luggage and two items of hand luggage.
In the Middle Ages, the German Crusaders founded Riga. And for 350 years it was a German city, so the national cuisine is similar to German. Until the middle of the 19th century, Riga was a fortress city. Therefore, the old city there is well preserved to the smallest detail. In the 19th century, Riga became part of the Russian Empire, but customs, culture, architecture, education still remained German.
Be sure to visit Domus Vinaria. A 14th century building where wine was stored. Since grapes do not grow anywhere in Latvia, all wine was imported and highly valued. In this building, or rather its underground part, receptions were held, contracts were signed. It is very interesting to see the ancient underground halls.
The House of Blackheads has been preserved in Riga - this is a club of German itinerant unmarried merchants. They were engaged in cargo escort across Europe. The League of Blackheads still exists, they gather in Riga from all over the world.
The panorama of Riga is a pleasure to watch from the rooftop terrace of the Gutenberg Hotel. There you can also try the national dish: herring with cottage cheese.
Recently, the perfect cafe for a secluded evening has opened - Parunasim. If you want more extreme emotions, then look for an underground secret bar, the entrance to which is located in the floor of the Black Magic bar.
And you can finish the weekend in Riga by taking a boat trip along the Riga Canal. Then he will go to Jurmala by ferry. Or to Stockholm. One night sail to Stockholm by ferry.
