Riga is extremely quite city in comparison with the noise made from vehicle traffic.
In Latvia it is possible to use vehicle horn only in emergency situation, all other usage is illegal. Therefore such traffic sign is extremely rare in Latvia.

Labels: arches, cars, center, doorways

Triumphal Arch was built in 1815 in honour of decisive Russian victory over French army of Napoleon I.
The memorial has official name Alexander Gate, because initially it was built on Alexander street, next to present VEF Bridge. Nowadays it is located in Viesturs Garden.

Labels: arches, center, doorways, monuments, parks, russian

La Rocca is the biggest and one of the most famous night clubs in Riga. It is located on Brivibas iela.
La Rocca was opened in 2000 in the building of former Operetta Theatre. In 2007 La Rocca was on fire, but since the end of 2008 La Rocca is open again.
La Rocca consists of 3 dance floors Red Square, RnB Bar and Main arena with different music styles. Also it shares the same roof with Studio 69 and many other entertainment facilities. Although you can visit it for additional entrance fee.
Regular LaRocca visitor's age is between 16 and 21, hence prices in bar are relatively low if we compare them to other Riga places.
The main disadvantage of La Rocca is the fierce security guards and distance from other night clubs.

Updated: Larocca club is closed down. Since December 2010 club Rai is located here.

Labels: arches, bars, buildings, cars, clubs, entertainment, music, night, nightlife, streets, theaters

This is a gigantic passageway through the corner building where Matisa street meets Brivibas street.
Due very center location and hidden nature this place became a crib for many bums and druggies.
This photo is devoted to regular Monthly Theme - Passageway. Click here to view thumbnails for all participants

Labels: arches, buildings, cars, center, criminal, doorways, fashion, people, streets, themes, winter

Gate to medieval city was built in wall which was sometimes up to 2 meters wide.
The medieval version of Riga's Coat of Arms can be found on top of the gate.
See also Riga Scutcheon, which remained almost untouched till now.

Labels: arches, doorways, lights, medieval, night, symbols, tunnels, vecriga, walls

Zviedru vārti (Swedish Gate) is one of Old Town sights, located next to another one famous Riga sight Jacob's Barracks.
Swedish Gate was one of the eight gates in Riga Defensive Wall. This gate was built in 1698 making way through already built house.
All gates in Riga were opened at sunrise, and closed down at sunset.

Labels: arches, buildings, doorways, houses, sights, swedish, tunnels, vecriga