| Book Riga flights on CheapOair and visit this historic the 'Paris of the North'. Over a decade after Latvia declared independence from the Soviet Union, Riga (RIX) is a city on the up and up. Riga is an emerging tourist destination with visitor attractions spruced up and an ever-burgeoning proliferation of hotels at all levels. Riga, a city older than both Stockholm and St. Petersburg, is the only Baltic capital to have a real big-city buzz. Most of the sights are handily located within a compact area on the left bank of the Daugava River. The Old Town overflows with things to see but one of the real pleasures is just wandering around the cobbled streets, taking an architectural journey through the centuries, in a city where Gothic, Renaissance, and Art Nouveau abound, often competing for attention on the same street. Recognized sights include the voluminous religious twins of St Peter’s Church and Dome Cathedral, both worth exploring in detail. Check out the best of Riga’s sights and attractions with Cheap Riga flights on CheapOair.
Riga also boasts numerous museums, with the Latvian War Museum, the Occupation Museum and Mentzendorff House among many others. Teetotalers should think seriously before planning a trip to Riga, as this is a city that likes to drink and it often seems the locals never stop partying. The Old Town is awash with bars – everything from lounge style hangouts with DJs, comfy couches and funky visuals, right through to spit and sawdust drinking dens. Most bars and clubs in Riga are late opening, with many staying open until 0300, seven days a week. With so much to experience, Riga is something you shouldn’t miss. Save on flights to Riga with CheapOair exclusive travel deals to top European cities.
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