In Riga, you will find history, fun, and tranquility. It is exciting to walk around the central streets of the city and look at the houses of the buildings which almost every house has an interesting composition on top. In 1999 the Latvian National Opera celebrated its 80th anniversary. The construction of this magnificent structure was completed in 1863 and originally intended to house the City of Riga`s German Theatre. "The White House" as it is fondly known in Riga re-emerged immaculate and radiant after the reconstruction in 1995. It now boasts a 967 seat auditorium authentically restored as a pristine museum interior circa 1882, and a stage complete with state of the art state technology. St. Jacob's is one of the oldest churches in Riga, references date back to 1225. The Powder Tower, built in the beginning of the 14th century, is the only tower of the city's old fortification system that's still standing. A visit to the interesting Museum of the Occupation of Latvia should not be missed. The museum is in the south-western part of the Old Town, a few seconds walk from St. Peter's Church, right next to the impossible-to-miss House of Blackheads. Shopping in Riga is wide and varied and offers a rewarding experience whilst on a city break. We would strongly suggest you visit the central market, which happens to be one of the largest in Europe, selling pretty much anything you can think of. In Riga, if you are searching for apartments, please contact our rental specialists at bestrentinriga. We can provide hotel style accommodations at the most reasonable price on the web.
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