Temporary Riga photos are being published not in a regular manner due to blog author has moved to Vilnius.

Staro Alexander Bridge

Staro Alexander Bridge
Staro in Latvian means Shine. Staro Riga is the name of annual light festival which was held 18-22 November.
This photo of Alexander Bridge was taken by Delfi's photographer.

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Summer Canal

Summer Canal
Riga canal and Riga water transport, which route was extended this year, so now everybody can travel around the Old town and Central Market by boat.

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Пушкин

Pushkin statue at Riga
Last week was a monument opening ceremony of the most famous and high-minded Russian author Alexander Pushkin (Александр Сергеевич Пушкин), who was shot in the age of 38 (1799 - 1837)
Pushkin had a fabulous life and was recognized as genius during his life already. He wrote many chefs d'oeuvre, basically he has changed the Russian literature.
It was difficult to take a picture of statue without people nearby, because a lot of people were constantly coming here, to Kronvalda parks to see bronze Pushkin.

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Opera's back

Riga Opera
Riga Opera borders with Riga canal in a natural beauty spot.
Weeping willows, well-groomed bushes and calm water makes this place beautiful indeed.

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Bus Station

Bus Station from behind
Bus yard of Autoosta (Bus Station) was built on the Riga canal's coast in 1964.
See front view of Riga Bus Station.

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Frozen Fountain

Fountain in Winter
Fountain in center park is still working even during the weather below zero.
I just feel sorry for the duck in canal :)

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Painter


He is not very famous painter, but he can depict the autumn reality in his own vision.

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Tea House


Tea House Apsara is actually Café.. :)
A wide assortment of any tea, from white till black, and of course sweets ;)
Friendly atmosphere makes this place perfect for dating and meeting close friends.
Main feature of this place is that visitors not sitting at the tables, but lying on the pillows and savour of good tea ;)

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Rīgas Brīvosta


Rīgas brīvostas pārvalde (Freeport of Riga Authority) office building is nicely decorated by colorful fountain and little lighthouse on the right from the building.
The building itself is located on Riga Canal coast in Kronvalda park.

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Alexander Bridge


This bridge is one of the oldest bridges in Riga. It crosses Riga Canal.
Actually this bridge has no name. But some century ago its name was Alexanderbrücke (Alexander Bridge). Name was delivered from Alexander Street running over the bridge.

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Flower Bridge


Recently all central park bridges get decorated by flowers.
Pictured: Tilts 8. Pasaules Brīnums (8th Wonder of the world bridge) is one of the small pedestrian bridges over Riga Canal.

See also Winter bridge decoration.

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Centrālais tirgus


Centrālais tirgus (Central Market) is one of the most impressive buildings in Riga. Uncommonly giant pavilions are always full of people buying food.
These pavilions are just the beginning of the huge market which stretches far away.
I would recommend to visit market until the noon to feel the right atmosphere :)
See also another popular photo of pavilion.

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Rīgas kanāls


Rīgas kanāls (Riga Canal) is a small canal in the center of city, dividing Old Town and Riga Center. Canal runs from Daugava river, passes through Central Market, Central Station, Radio Street, National Opera, Freedom Monument, Bastion Hill, National Theater and Riga Port Area before flows into Daugava back.
It is historical center of Riga. Before being canalised it was a small river called Ridzene, which gave the name for Riga city.

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Bastejkalns


Bastejkalns (Bastion Hill) is an artificial hill in the center of Riga next to Riga Canal.
Built up as defensive stand on the northeast of Old Riga, nowadays it is park, where a lot of people walk everyday.
In the beginning of 20 century it was so popular and beautiful place to walk, that doctors recommended for social elite "go for a walk to Bastion Hill for de-stress" :)
See also Bastion Hill in Winter.

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Tower Clock


Riga Tower Clock on Central Railway Station is one of the modern Riga sights.
During Soviet epoch clock was digital. After Central Railway Station reconstruction in late 90s new tower was built with analog clock and magnificent bar on top.
Bar is open to everybody and has nice view of the city.

See also more close photo of Tower Clock.

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Park bridge


Small bridge is situated in the Bastejkalns Parks (Park of Bastion Hill). Almost every newly wedded couple come here on wedding-day to fasten a padlock, sometimes with engraved names of owners.
This tradition symbolizes strength, durability and longevity of new created union of woman and man.

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Autumn touch city parks


autumn touch city parks

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