While traveling, I have observed that sometimes countries are stereotyped to what they used to be 20-40 years ago. Along these lines, Latvia’s stereotype vs. Latvia in 2022 makes it a highly underrated country. Upon getting on the public bus with my coins, the driver informed me “no cash, card only”. This is not the former Soviet nation I had imagined! From the shiny glass library to the amazing art nouveau architecture, Riga is a very pleasant city that I can recommend anyone to visit.
Travel thought:
Latvia disregards Finland’s math and has a nicer library than Helsinki despite having lower taxes
The library’s interior is also stunning
A fitting name for the venue of a chess club that sees world championship challengers stop by
Victory indeed
The House of the Blackheads is the crown jewel of facade design in the old town
The pipe organ in the Riga Cathedral was so famous that music was specifically written for this instrument
The four animals from the Town Musicians of Bremen
National Academy of Sciences. The Stalinist architecture is a reminder of the past.
Riga Public Market is housed in old zeppelin hangars
The photogenic old town with many spires
Riga has amazing art nouveau architecture. Most of these photogenic buildings in Riga would be tourist attractions in their own right in other cities, but in Riga they’re a dime a dozen.
Latvia also has nature
One of the largest caves in the Baltics in Sigulda
For the food lovers out there
