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

Baltā nakts

Balta nakts 2009
Baltā nakts (White night) is an annual city-wide culture event, which involves more than 150 artists showing their work during on the night of 13 September.
Most of these works are related to paintings, colors, lights, music and video performance and even to Religious topics.
This picture of dancing fountain has been taken in Kronvalda Parks.

Labels: , , , , , ,

Bookmark and Share

3 3 Comments

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 :)

Labels: , , , , , , , , , , ,

Bookmark and Share

1 1 Comments

Staro Strūklaka


During Staro Riga event, the most famous fountain in Riga (Operas Struklaka) was designed as giant snow globe.
Staro strūklaka means fountain glows in Latvian.

Guest photographer Alvin.

Labels: , , , , ,

Bookmark and Share

2 2 Comments

Opera Esplanade


A little park with fountain in front of National Opera.

Labels: , , , ,

Bookmark and Share

0 0 Comments

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.

Labels: , , , , , , ,

Bookmark and Share

2 2 Comments

Forgotten Fountain


This forgotten fountain located inside of the park of disappeared VEF factory.
Tens of years ago it was full of scientists and engineers around.
Nowadays VEF territory is used as office area, storing facility, car service, etc.

Labels: , , , , ,

Bookmark and Share

2 2 Comments

Winter Opera


Fountain in front of Latvijas Nacionālā Opera (Latvian National Opera)
During the winter it is not working, of course :)
Check also another view of Riga Opera.

Labels: , , , , , ,

Bookmark and Share

1 1 Comments

Enclosed fountain

Statue fountain
Walking in Vecriga (Old Riga) during the night time I accidentally found this fountain.
Just a wonderful yard of one of old town houses.

Updated: it is yard of Garden Palace Hotel.

Labels: , , , , ,

Bookmark and Share

0 0 Comments

Riga Photos, Top Stories, Wonderful Sights, Remarkable Places, Typical & Famous People, Travel Guides & Official Information, Shopping, Party & Nightlife, Glamour & Fashion Clubs, Sport & Crowdy Bars, Alternative & Underground Pubs, Luxurious & Cheap Hotels, Live Webcams, News, Vague Rumors & Wild Facts about the biggest City in Baltic States