Riga, Latvia
Republic of Latvia
As the capital of Latvia, this city offers museums, historic sites, and local cuisine.
📖 About Riga
Riga is the capital, primate, and largest city of Latvia and the second largest in the Baltics.
Home to 591,882 inhabitants, the city accounts for a third of Latvia's total population.
The population of Riga metropolitan area, which stretches beyond the city limits, is estimated at 847,162. The city lies on the Gulf of Riga at the mouth of the Daugava river where it meets the Baltic Sea. Riga's territory covers 307.17 km2 (118.60 sq mi) and lies 1–10 m (3–33 ft) above sea level on a flat and sandy plain.
Trip Settings
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Total Budget
$2,436
$174 per day × 7 days × 2 travelers
Accommodation
$95 per night
Food & Dining
$38 per day
Local Transport
$16 per day
Entertainment
Budget Tips for Riga
- Research local customs before traveling
- Compare prices online before booking
- Local food is usually cheaper and more authentic
- Public transportation saves money over taxis
Latvia Facts
🏛️ Capital
Riga
🌍 Continent
Europe
📐 Area
64,559 km²
📞 Phone Code
+371
💰 Currency
Euro
€ (EUR)
🗺️ Region
Northern Europe
🗣️ Languages Spoken:
UNESCO World Heritage Sites
3 sites in Latvia
Historic Centre of Riga
Riga was a major centre of the Hanseatic League, deriving its prosperity in the 13th–15th centuries from the trade with central and eastern Europe. ...
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The Struve Arc is a chain of survey triangulations stretching from Hammerfest in Norway to the Black Sea, through 10 countries and over 2,820 km. Thes...
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Located in the western part of Latvia, the town of Kuldīga is an exceptionally well-preserved example of a traditional urban settlement, which develo...
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