So, you turned out to be a free weekend, and you want to spend it somewhere in Europe, but not too far away. Not in the mood to go long, or you want something more or less familiar, but still - the European ...
Well, Latvia, in this case - the perfect choice. To fly or go by train not too long, again, the former Soviet health resort: it is interesting to see how things now in Jurmala? Possibility exists.
Riga over the past few years with the collapse of the USSR has changed, has acquired a European polish, got numerous shops - as a brand name, and not so, to rest there for a couple days, especially in high season (April to October), very nice. For those who have been there before, feeling a certain degree of nostalgia. It's Baltic, seconded from there mom and dad brought something in Moscow was the afternoon with fire not find. Pope arrives and brings amber beads ...
With amber here and now all is well. Strolling through the Old Town, past the souvenir shops you pass, and if your visit coincides with the seasonal fair, then you can buy unique jewelry and souvenirs - for example, necklaces of amber, woven into a fine grid Mail, homemade soap, cheeses with pepper and cumin. .. But first of all the attention he deserves the Old Town - the heart of Riga, where tourists flock every year from around the world.
In the Old Town sights at every turn. Of course, first of all churches and cathedrals (Latvia - the Catholic-Lutheran country, and although the Orthodox church in the city are available, including a large Christ Cathedral on the Esplanade, is dominated by a different faith). Climb the tower of St. Peter's Church and listen to the organ in the Dom Cathedral - it is almost mandatory. Walk on the narrow crooked streets, admire the Three Brothers - three medieval houses - and touch the old city walls, still preserved at the barracks of Jacob; to find the narrowest street in the Old City - Masa Trokshnyu - and be photographed there, and maybe have a coffee in a tiny café with a pigeon on a sign, stand in the Swedish Gate, hacked, according to legend, in the XVII century wealthy merchant who did not want to pay exorbitant fees for importing goods into the city to admire the cat's house ... In Riga is full of wonderful small towns that can be opened quite by accident - for example, a glazed courtyard, which is located in the middle of an ancient well, and all around - expensive shops.
Fans go to the museums, too, will not remain in insult. If the weather is good, go to the Museum of Ethnography (bus route number 1, departing from the street Merkel opposite the railway station). It will interest those who simply likes to walk in the fresh air. Forty minutes by bus or fifteen minutes the car - and you're walking around the paths past the old farmhouses, churches and mills. You can still visit the State Museum of Art, Museum of Nature, Design and Decorative Arts, Riga History and Navigation. Interesting military museum is located right in the Powder Tower - it you will not miss such a tower in the Old City alone.
In Riga, a lot of theaters: the Latvian National Opera, which often serve world famous artists, Riga Russian Theatre, "Daile", which often toured with the troupe come from Russia and near abroad. For those who want to feel the inexpressible charm of the Latvian language, is the National Theatre, is in itself a very beautiful building. There are basically put in a piece of Latvian playwrights.
Those who love cinema, and did not far to seek: Forum Cinemas cinema complex is located between the railway and bus station, where 14 halls, and movies are in their original language, except those specifically duplicated for children. But do not think that you do not understand: each film accompanied by subtitles in Russian and Latvian. If your soul yearns for auteur cinema, then a beautiful cinema "Riga" will take you to their walls.
When spiritual hunger is satisfied and want to eat and shopping, there are also difficult to get lost. As for shopping, in Riga, several large shopping complexes, allowing to find products to suit all tastes and budgets: the gallery "Centrs, located in Old Town, a complex" Bergs Bazaar ", a new gallery" Riga ", the shopping center" Origami "... All the shops are open on weekends only Saturday and Sunday may be closed earlier than usual, so to look at the schedule. If you want a snack, then in every shopping center has a cafe. Many small stores are located throughout the city and in the complexes are not combined, but that their visit is no less interesting. For a comprehensive lunch and dinner you can choose any of the many restaurants - from the network institutions like the Double Coffee to those that offer ethnic dishes. If you come to Riga for the weekend, it is better to choose the latter. Indulge in dinner at the "Rozengrals" or "Lido" - there can be long and pleasant to sit and will remember. Not only food, but the interior, and maintenance.
You can drink coffee at any of the network outlets or the tiny cafe, which in the old town very much. To feel the national spirit, you can look, for example, Black Magic - wonderful stylized cafe. Main dishes here are not fed, but there is a huge selection of coffees, teas and desserts that are absolutely all prepared with the use of Riga Black Balsam - hence the name of the institution.
If you have a viewing of the Old Town quite a day or even half a day, you can travel outside of Riga and watch any of the surrounding attractions. It's even easier if you rented a car, however, and without it you can get anywhere without any problems. Of course, in the first place in Jurmala. There's definitely a walk down the street Joma (yield to it from railway stations Dzintari and Major). In Jurmala summer in a concert hall Dzintari often held performances by famous singers. And on Joma can leisurely walk, to buy souvenirs, eat cotton candy and chocolate and enjoy ice cream at a cafe indestructible "Penguin. "
Well, if you travel from the strong and the sky a bright sun is shining, you can go to Sigulda. The train goes there from the station takes about one and a half hours, the machine, of course, faster. Keep in mind that a trip to Sigulda take you all day: walk along the pitted with caves, hills and inspection of castles - it's not a quick, but well worth it.
And if you come in summer and nothing else do not want to just lie down, and that you will not touch - go to the beach (he is in Jurmala, a nice, clean, fun and a cafe attached) and lie on your health, turning from side to side. The sea is usually too warm, but warm in July, so that swimming is no doubt you will enjoy.
Well, Latvia, in this case - the perfect choice. To fly or go by train not too long, again, the former Soviet health resort: it is interesting to see how things now in Jurmala? Possibility exists.
Riga over the past few years with the collapse of the USSR has changed, has acquired a European polish, got numerous shops - as a brand name, and not so, to rest there for a couple days, especially in high season (April to October), very nice. For those who have been there before, feeling a certain degree of nostalgia. It's Baltic, seconded from there mom and dad brought something in Moscow was the afternoon with fire not find. Pope arrives and brings amber beads ...
With amber here and now all is well. Strolling through the Old Town, past the souvenir shops you pass, and if your visit coincides with the seasonal fair, then you can buy unique jewelry and souvenirs - for example, necklaces of amber, woven into a fine grid Mail, homemade soap, cheeses with pepper and cumin. .. But first of all the attention he deserves the Old Town - the heart of Riga, where tourists flock every year from around the world.
In the Old Town sights at every turn. Of course, first of all churches and cathedrals (Latvia - the Catholic-Lutheran country, and although the Orthodox church in the city are available, including a large Christ Cathedral on the Esplanade, is dominated by a different faith). Climb the tower of St. Peter's Church and listen to the organ in the Dom Cathedral - it is almost mandatory. Walk on the narrow crooked streets, admire the Three Brothers - three medieval houses - and touch the old city walls, still preserved at the barracks of Jacob; to find the narrowest street in the Old City - Masa Trokshnyu - and be photographed there, and maybe have a coffee in a tiny café with a pigeon on a sign, stand in the Swedish Gate, hacked, according to legend, in the XVII century wealthy merchant who did not want to pay exorbitant fees for importing goods into the city to admire the cat's house ... In Riga is full of wonderful small towns that can be opened quite by accident - for example, a glazed courtyard, which is located in the middle of an ancient well, and all around - expensive shops.
Fans go to the museums, too, will not remain in insult. If the weather is good, go to the Museum of Ethnography (bus route number 1, departing from the street Merkel opposite the railway station). It will interest those who simply likes to walk in the fresh air. Forty minutes by bus or fifteen minutes the car - and you're walking around the paths past the old farmhouses, churches and mills. You can still visit the State Museum of Art, Museum of Nature, Design and Decorative Arts, Riga History and Navigation. Interesting military museum is located right in the Powder Tower - it you will not miss such a tower in the Old City alone.
In Riga, a lot of theaters: the Latvian National Opera, which often serve world famous artists, Riga Russian Theatre, "Daile", which often toured with the troupe come from Russia and near abroad. For those who want to feel the inexpressible charm of the Latvian language, is the National Theatre, is in itself a very beautiful building. There are basically put in a piece of Latvian playwrights.
Those who love cinema, and did not far to seek: Forum Cinemas cinema complex is located between the railway and bus station, where 14 halls, and movies are in their original language, except those specifically duplicated for children. But do not think that you do not understand: each film accompanied by subtitles in Russian and Latvian. If your soul yearns for auteur cinema, then a beautiful cinema "Riga" will take you to their walls.
When spiritual hunger is satisfied and want to eat and shopping, there are also difficult to get lost. As for shopping, in Riga, several large shopping complexes, allowing to find products to suit all tastes and budgets: the gallery "Centrs, located in Old Town, a complex" Bergs Bazaar ", a new gallery" Riga ", the shopping center" Origami "... All the shops are open on weekends only Saturday and Sunday may be closed earlier than usual, so to look at the schedule. If you want a snack, then in every shopping center has a cafe. Many small stores are located throughout the city and in the complexes are not combined, but that their visit is no less interesting. For a comprehensive lunch and dinner you can choose any of the many restaurants - from the network institutions like the Double Coffee to those that offer ethnic dishes. If you come to Riga for the weekend, it is better to choose the latter. Indulge in dinner at the "Rozengrals" or "Lido" - there can be long and pleasant to sit and will remember. Not only food, but the interior, and maintenance.
You can drink coffee at any of the network outlets or the tiny cafe, which in the old town very much. To feel the national spirit, you can look, for example, Black Magic - wonderful stylized cafe. Main dishes here are not fed, but there is a huge selection of coffees, teas and desserts that are absolutely all prepared with the use of Riga Black Balsam - hence the name of the institution.
If you have a viewing of the Old Town quite a day or even half a day, you can travel outside of Riga and watch any of the surrounding attractions. It's even easier if you rented a car, however, and without it you can get anywhere without any problems. Of course, in the first place in Jurmala. There's definitely a walk down the street Joma (yield to it from railway stations Dzintari and Major). In Jurmala summer in a concert hall Dzintari often held performances by famous singers. And on Joma can leisurely walk, to buy souvenirs, eat cotton candy and chocolate and enjoy ice cream at a cafe indestructible "Penguin. "
Well, if you travel from the strong and the sky a bright sun is shining, you can go to Sigulda. The train goes there from the station takes about one and a half hours, the machine, of course, faster. Keep in mind that a trip to Sigulda take you all day: walk along the pitted with caves, hills and inspection of castles - it's not a quick, but well worth it.
And if you come in summer and nothing else do not want to just lie down, and that you will not touch - go to the beach (he is in Jurmala, a nice, clean, fun and a cafe attached) and lie on your health, turning from side to side. The sea is usually too warm, but warm in July, so that swimming is no doubt you will enjoy.
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