Swedish Gate

The charming city of Riga

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February 7th 2007
07.02.07-10.02.07 Riga is the capital of Latvia and it is a charming city. Our hostel (The Argonaut) was in the centre of “Old Town” which is where most of old architecture and tourist sights are located. Old Town is full of medieval buildings mixed with very modern cafes, shops and bars. When you walk through the streets of Old Town, you feel as though you’ve stepped into a different era� ... 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