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

Vecdaugava


Vecdaugava is one of Riga neighbourhoods, located close to the Sea. It is named after old bed of Daugava river.

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Go Planet

Go Planet
Go Planet is an entertainment complex in Purviciems.
It was opened in 2005 and instantly had a lot of customers, although nowadays it is struggling to survive because of lack of visitors.

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Bodies Revealed

Bodies Revealed
Taking photos at world famous exhibition Bodies Revealed is strongly prohibited.
Therefore it was quite risky to take out my pocket camera today in Spice Shopping center :)

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Poker

Poker
Recent years Poker is gaining a massive popularity in all parts of the world, including Riga.
In some countries Poker has been recognized as sport, but in Latvia it is still gambling.
Photo has been taken legally in Olympic Voodoo Casino in Hotel Latvia.

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Russian Theater

Russian Theater
Рижский русский театр им. Чехова (Riga Russian Theatre) aka Russian dramatic theater was opened in 1882 and it is the second oldest theater in Riga after Opera.
Recently the theater was renovated and now it hosts again many art performances, mostly of Russian origin.

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Free Ride

Free Ride
Take a free ride for children and adults from artificial mountain in the middle of Katedrale Park :)

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New Year's Evening

New Years Evening
Riga is getting prepared to New Year parties around the town. The mass celebration will be held in Old Town.
By the way, Riga Ferris wheel will work tonight all night long!
I wish you all the positive and successful New Year 2011!

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Ice Skating

Ice Skating
Ice Skating is a traditional winter entertainment for Riga.
A lot of Ice skating rinks are placed in town. For example this one is located at Strelnieku laukums.

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Portable Luna Park

Portable Luna Park
It happened that Riga has no Disney Land or any other amusement park like in many other big cities.
So many traveling Luna Parks are often Riga guests. Usually they are being hosted at Central Station Square or next to Elkor Plaza, like this one or another one before.
Check the photo of another Amusement park, which was here, at the same place 2 years ago.

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Living Statue

Living Statue
Living statues is something that I have never seen in Riga before.
In fact, I'm sure that this piece of gold is foreigner, coz he had chosen really not the best place for performance.
Photo has been taken in street cafe which is in place of former RTU building.

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Ave Sol

Ave Sol
This is the former Orthodox Church Saint Peter and Saint John, which is used as concert hall nowadays.
It was built in 1728 in the place of the former Swedish Lutheran Church, then it got cathedral status in 1836.
During Soviet times cathedral was closed and reopened in 1987 as concert hall.

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Segway

Segway
Relatively new private transport Segway is also available in Riga, for quick sightseeing for example.
Segway's designer predicts that in future everybody will use it as main transport on daily basis :)

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Bowlero

Bowlero
Bowlero is an entertainment complex next to Spice Shopping Mall. It was opened in 2002.
Bowlero is has more than 20 bowling alleys, billiard aka pool tables, restaurant and even playground for kids.

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Arēna

Arena Riga
Arēna Rīga (Arena Riga) is the biggest indoor venue in Riga. The total capacity is 15,000 visitors.
It was built in 2006 as main arena for Ice Hockey World Championship.
Now it is permanent home for several hockey and basketball teams, including Riga Dinamo, ASK Riga, Barons LMT.
It also the main arena for huge concerts and music events like Sensation White.

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La Rocca

LaRocca Club Riga
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.

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Tented Ice

Ice Rink in Riga
Covered Ice rink in old town is located at new square which was formed recently after demolition of the building of Riga Technical University.
At least in the winter this free space is being used properly :)

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Cirks

Rigas cirks
Rīgas Cirks (Riga Circus) was opened here on Merkela street in far 1888. Circus is located in the very center and this area is one of the most busiest places in Riga.
Interesting fact is that Riga Circus is the only one permanent circus in all three Baltic States.

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Marilyn Manson

Marlyn Manson
A famous heavy metal star Marilyn Manson has finally performed in Riga. On Sunday - such a blasphemer.
Although rumors that he got a swine flu, Marilyn was looking fine with his new album The High End of Low.

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Staro Rīga

Staro Riga
Staro Rīga (Riga shines) is a city wide light festival in Riga started today, on 14th November.
More than fifty objects are shining and making Riga lighter during these long and dark evenings.
I am going to publish more photos next days of this splendid event, but for now you are welcomed to check previous festival's photos of Strūklaka, Bibliotēka, Vecrīga, Akmens tilts, Radisson, Cable Bridge.

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Daile Theatre

Dailes teatris
Dailes teātris (Theater of Arts) is one of the few still working Theaters in Riga.
Initially the Daile Theatre was housed in a building at Lacplesa street, but in 1977 the theatre moved to a purpose-built Soviet style structure at Brivibas street 75.
How often do yo go to theater? Isn't it boring by comparison with other more modern entertainment?

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