リガ、ラトビア
リガ、ラトビア
Capital of Latvia and the largest city of the Baltic Republics, Riga has long been a center of commerce and culture. Founded in the 13th century, the city rose to prominence as a member of the Hanseatic League, the great German-Baltic trading consortium that dominated Northern Europe during the Middle Ages. In the long struggle for Latvian independence, Riga has been ruled by Germans, Swedes and Russians. Today this "Little Paris of the Baltic" is a UNESCO World Heritage Site renowned for its architecture including one of the finest collections of Art Nouveau buildings in Northern Europe.
The city's German heritage contributed to the city's rich architecture. Riga's Art Nouveau buildings are outstanding examples of the German style known as Jugendstil.
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- Old Riga
- Ethnographic Open-Air Museum
- Jurmala
- Big Choral Synagogue
- Dome Cathedral
- "Bikur Holim," the Jewish Hospital
More about Riga, Latvia Points of Interest
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Old Riga -
A UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Old Town of Riga was founded in the early 13th century and is a wonderland of medieval culture and Art Noveau architecture, from Riga Castle to the Dome Cathedral.
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Ethnographic Open-Air Museum -
Immerse yourself in Latvian culture at this living history museum, where costumed villagers share their traditional celebrations and crafts such as jewelry-making and pottery.
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Jurmala -
With nearly 20 miles of white-sand beaches flanked by historic wooden homes, this Latvian resort town also boasts Northern Europe's largest water park.
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Big Choral Synagogue -
Burned to the ground with more than 300 Jews trapped inside during the German occupation of Riga, a poignant memorial is all that stands near the once magnificent synagogue's brick foundation today.
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Dome Cathedral -
Dominating Riga's Old Town cityscape are the tower and spire of this centuries-old cathedral, perhaps best known for its colossal organ, which is comprised of over 6,800 pipes.
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"Bikur Holim," the Jewish Hospital -
Sponsored by benefactors across the globe, this historic hospital's bronze doors have been open almost 90 years, providing free medical services to hundreds of people in need.
