From the church tower.

The Sights and Sounds

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July 26th 2003
I spent a few more days in Riga. Basically I checked out the sights in the day time and the nightclubs in the evening. The sights: most give student discounts - me not a student. They are also listed in the free magazines and maps given away at the tourist information centre. St. Peters Church - at 72m, gives some fantastic views - costs about £2 for entry. The Art Noveau Region - a famou ... read more

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After a brief period of independence between the two World Wars, Latvia was annexed by the USSR in 1940. It reestablished its independence in 1991 following the breakup of the Soviet Union. Although the last Russian troops left in 1994, the status of... ... read more