Riga is the capital of Latvia, the former Soviet Republic. Therefore, as for me, it is very similar to any post-Soviet city. From the airport to the city can be reached by taxi, express bus or on a regular bus. At the stop there is a machine, through which you can buy a travel ticket and use it all day. Travel use in any type of transport (tram, bus, etc.).
Riga - the Northern Capital, as in the whole Baltic, the weather here is very changeable. The weather per day can change several times. To see and feel the spirit of the old European center in Riga, be sure to visit the old town. It has narrow streets and medieval architecture. On these streets, there were shooting of famous movies such as "The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson", "17 Moments of Spring".
On one of these streets notice a house with black cats. The legend of this house states that his owner Mr. Bloother Mstigs a merchant guild, which was opposite the house. He wanted to take it in the guild, but this did not happen. Because of this, he ordered the statues of black cats and posted them so that the tails of the cats were opposite the Guild windows. But after a long court proceedings, Mr. Blumome was taken to the guild, thereby the cats were deployed in a more diplomatic situation.
The main attraction of Riga is the Cathedral of St. Peter. It is depicted on all postcards, posters, souvenirs. The clock on the tower is exactly the same as in the Middle Ages. On the clock there is one hour arrow, as in those days it was not able to make a minute with a minute arrow, so people with centuries accounted for hours with one hour arrow.
From the observation deck of the Riga TV TV offers an extraordinary view of the city. The tower itself is on the outskirts of the island, it is made in the style of the presentation of Soviet architects about the future and resembles a rocket. Its height is 368 meters. It is said that most of the Riga never had on it. The entrance ticket will cost about 5 dollars.
Alfred Kalnin Street is the most depraved street in Riga. The left and right side of the streets are the striptease of bars, shops, massage salons, all with a hint of striptease.
In general, Riga is a rather pleasant city, but besides an impressive historical center, walking here particularly.