What to do in Riga
First, see the old city. Perhaps it is even worth settling in to make it closer and more convenient to watch (in slippers). In the program, be sure to take time to climb the tower in St. Peter's Church - from there you will have an amazing view of the old city. Secondly, take a guide on the Town Hall Square near the house of the Blackheads (they walk in packs even in severe frost), the price will not burden you - 16 lats per hour and a sea of emotions.
Thirdly, take a trip to the Spice shopping center (read "Spice", not "Spice") - it's not amazing, but you can spend half a day there.
Fourth, take Tallink to Stockholm in the evening, spend the next day there, and then back to Tallink. Pleasure from 20 lats (! ) per person.
Pretty cheap taxi. Route Airport - Old Town - 8.5 lats according to the counter. Shopping center Spice - Old Town - 5 lats. Red taxis have nice drivers and counters. In black Mercedes - former convicts and "as you agree. "
But best of all is airBaltic taxi - both metered and cheap.
== Prices in shopping centers ==
Just like in Kyiv, cheaper than in Moscow, more expensive than in New York. In addition to well-known clothing and footwear brands, there are also some local and Polish manufacturers. For a lower price, get a quality product, but not a branded one. Dzintars cosmetics stores, which were known to all Soviet women, are very popular.
== Prices in restaurants ==
Dine at Lido fast food - 6 lats for two skinny people. Dine in the Province restaurant - 18 lats for two skinny people.
== Stupid questions ==
What is the population of Latvia? - 2.5 million people
What is the population of Riga? - 700 thousand people
How many Russian speakers? - Everyone understands, more than 80% can speak, about 50% consider them native. In the regions - less.
Who is the main oligarch? - In Latvia, the names of the oligarchs are not known.
I'll be happy to answer questions in the comments! Have a good rest in Riga!
