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🎥Riga's breathtaking architecture continues to draw filmmakers, with the latest season of the series "Sisi" being filmed here. This captivating show follows the life of Empress Elizabeth of Austria, renowned for her beauty and political power, and portrays her early years and romance with Emperor Franz Josef. With its timeless charm, Riga is the perfect spot for filming historical movies. 💖

🎞️ Uncover the full story about the opportunities of filmmaking in Riga: https://www.liveriga.com/en/invest/film-in-riga

Photos: Armands Virbulis

Over the past few months, we've had the pleasure of hosting several media visits and welcoming talented content creators from Poland.🎥✨
The results have been impressive! From stunning videos to engaging stories, these creators captured the true spirit of Riga and its vibrant culture. 🌍 We're truly impressed by their creativity and professional work, showcasing Rigas's various angles and best experiences in our city with their audiences.

A massive praise from Riga to the journalist teams from the Polish media MURATOR , National Geographic Magazine Poland , and Dzień Dobry TVN with Michał Cessanis.

And content creators📱

W poszukiwaniu - podróże z Eweliną Gac
sadowska
Szatrasie
Głodny Świata
Travelovcy
Natunaturally

Check out the highlights section "Guests from PL" for eye-candy content on our Instagram account
👉 https://www.instagram.com/rigastories/ 👈

The first weekend of September has an explosive amount of cultural events, and it's the perfect time to Dive into a weekend of culture and art in .🌟

🌙The White Night Baltā Nakts – September 6-7, an international and enchanting contemporary cultural forum. Enjoy a sleepless night with live concerts, art installations, urban performances, and multimedia projects.
Explore the city centre, Riga Old Town, Jugla, Teika, Imanta, and more for an unforgettable evening under the stars! 🌃
More: https://bit.ly/4dS8u5Y

📍Contemporary Art Festival Survival Kit – September 6th to October 6th

Autumn means it's time for Survival Kit 15! Discover the exhibition "Measurements," curated by Jussi Koitela, at:
▪️Amateur Street 4
▪️E. Smiļģa Street 34a
▪️Strazdu Street 4
Enjoy a diverse public and educational program that makes contemporary art accessible.
More: https://lcca.lv/en/survival-kit-15/

🎈Father's Day Parade and celebration – September 7th

Celebrate Father's Day with the parade starting at noon from the Freedom Monument! Afterwards join festivities at Vērmanes Garden from 12:00 to 16:00, with a vibrant stage program and activities: performances by the National Guard Orchestra, martial arts demonstrations, sports activities, creative workshops, and fun activities for all ages—mums, dads, and kids of all ages.

Imagine starting your day with yoga surrounded by the masterpieces of the most famous Latvian artists. For those who seek peace of mind from the relentless work-life balance and wish to experience unusual activities, the Latvijas Nacionālais mākslas muzejs offers a unique sensory adventure: Morning Yoga in the serene and closed environment of the museum once a week—on Thursdays at 9:00 AM all September.🧘‍♀️

💧 Please bring your own water.
☑️ Price: 19 EUR per session

Spaces are limited, so be sure to reserve your spot and register here: https://yogaspace.lv/grafiks/

📷 1-3: Kristaps Kalns, 4: Agnese Tauriņa

Riga's 823rd Birthday celebration is in full swing, and the main events will continue throughout the city until late at night!
Here's what not to miss:

🎉 Riga Taste Festival, August 17 and 18 at two squares in Riga Old Town Mazās Jaunielas 5 and Town Hall Square until 23:00 - experience the best of Riga's culinary scene, street food, performances, cocktails, music and even tastes of Latvian culianary heritage.

🎉Garden of light. Fire installations by Cie Carabosse - August 17, from 22:00 - 02:00, Uzvaras Parks (Victory Park) will undergo an incredible transformation, offering everyone the chance to experience the miracle of fire.

🎉Main event and concerts at 11th November Embankment from 14:00 - 02:00, with musical performances from famous Latvian artists, workshops, writing of the longest love letter, sports competitions, laser and fountain performances and a party with DJs.

These days in Riga are quite sunny and steamy for August (which we love), but you must remember to keep yourself hydrated properly! 💧 Riga is making it easier to do that with 36 free drinking water refill stations. Enjoy clean, safe, and tested tap water at convenient locations around the city. 🙌
Also, remember your four-legged companions and use the special animal-friendly bowls!🐶

Four stations are operational year-round, while the rest are active during the summer. The nearest station can be found on the SIA "Rīgas ūdens" website 👉 https://bit.ly/3yaH1fT .

Recently, new fun and colourful environmental designs and art objects have embraced the central theme of Riga's Birthday month: a time of joy, unity, and togetherness.🌼

Explore these Instagrammable spots:
📍Dome Square: Step into "Together at the Dome," an immersive installation that invites you to play, relax, and connect right in the heart of Riga's historic centre.
📍Līvu Square: Pause at "Pavilion," a whimsical, modern twist on the city's architectural charm. Perfect for a quiet moment or a chat while soaking up the Riga Old Town's energy.

📆Enjoy these installations until the end of September.

Read more about Riga birthday celebration month and festivities here🎂: https://bit.ly/4dZ6vN9

The Mushroom Olympics have begun in Latvia! If it was a real sport, Latvia would always be on the podium. 🍄🏆

✈️If you're planning your first trip to Riga, this article by Lonely Planet will be a handy source of inspiration.
Here's a hook:
😍"Latvia's capital can cast a spell on even the most experienced travelers. It's a city where medieval mysteries live alongside contemporary art performances, hundreds of Art Nouveau buildings line historic streets, and the city's flourishing culinary scene offers traditional Latvian dishes and modern Nordic cuisine."

The article provides convenient information about Riga, from architectural gems and the best top sights to getting around, the prices of the most popular goods, food, and much more.👇

A first-time guide to Rīga, Latvia Latvia's capital blends stunning architecture, complex history and a proud cultural scene.

🌟Exciting News for Latvian Gastronomy!

The "Falstaff International Restaurant Guide 2024" Falstaff International features 70 exceptional restaurants from and beyond!

Top Rankings:

👉Max Cekot Kitchen - 96 points and Latvia's first star.
👉Barents- renowned for its harmonious food and drinks.
👉Kest - unique flavors in the heart of Cēsis.
The guide praises Latvian gastronomy's rapid development.

🌍The Nordic countries continue to set international culinary standards, blending tradition, innovation, and sustainability.

Treat yourself to world-class dining in Latvia this summer!

Restaurant Guide: The best restaurants in Latvia 2024 - Falstaff Of the three Baltic countries, Latvia is the easiest to reach, with the capital Riga having by far the most direct flights from Europe. Despite this,...

Riga's Summer festivities and Riga's Birthday Month are upon us and promise a kaleidoscopic experience of unforgettable, curious and lively events!🥳☀️🤹

Riga's streets and gardens are embroidered with colourful artwork by acclaimed Latvian artist Roberts Rūrāns https://robertsrurans.com/ , representing the extensive summer entertainment options, culture and symbols of Riga city.👇

Find out more about concerts, food festivals, performances and other events at Riga's Birthday celebration from August 16-17 on
🌼 https://bit.ly/3yE3Toh
🌼 https://bit.ly/3WNChHa

"I can't believe I haven't been before," shares Kirsten Wendlandt, a traveller from Canada, after experiencing 's captivating blend of medieval charm and vibrant modernity.

"Riga has it all," she adds, highlighting its UNESCO World Heritage Old Town and burgeoning arts scene. Read more about it in the article.👇

'Hidden gem' city 'is like stepping into postcard' – and flights are cheap A travel influencer is insisting that you add this European capital city to your bucket list after visiting the beautiful spot that 'feels like stepping into a postcard'

Last week, from July 15 to 19, a very special and unique event took place in Riga — "CAMPUS RIGA 2024" — one of the main activities of "The Bridge of Friendship Riga - Nizhyn" project, a collaboration between Rīga (Latvia) and Ніжин Інвестиційний Nizhyn (Ukraine) municipalities with support from Latvijas Republikas Ārlietu ministrija. 🇱🇻🇺🇦

The project activities are designed to provide informational and psycho-emotional support to the employees of the Nizhyn municipality and educational institutions.

🌻The campus hosted 22 representatives from Nizhyn's municipality and educational institutions. These days were filled with a full range of emotions on both sides, as it was created as a training to allow the teachers of Nizhyn to take a break from emotionally shocking daily events in Ukraine and gain professional inspiration for further work.

📗Participants engaged in various meetings, lectures, psychological and physical training and activities, and cultural exchanges to inspire, educate and bring them back to their city.

ℹ️ More details are available on www.riganizinbridge.lv and www.riga.lv .

Dear, Vilnius, as it is your 701st birthday today, we decided to celebrate it with a festive šaltibarščiai dinner. ​🎂​

​​It was nice, although a few ingredients were lacking, but you are still young, so plenty of time to grow and learn.
​​Happy Birthday! Go Vilnius 🫶🏻

This year, is targeting visitors from , , and with campaigns that include local outdoor and public transport ads, along with digital advertisements on Google and Meta platforms. 👣

In Poland, the buzz is currently building with over 25 press releases and articles published about Riga. We're also hosting 10 influencers and media from Grupa Murator, National Geographic Magazine Poland, and TVN Warner Bros. Discovery. The effort is paying off—traffic to http://liveriga.com from Poland has skyrocketed by 484% compared to 2023! 🙌

A recent survey in Poland revealed that while 88% have heard of Riga, only 14% have visited. However, a promising 55% are considering a trip, and 83% of past visitors want to return.
We're thrilled by this positive response and look forward to welcoming more visitors to experience the magic of Riga! ✨

🌸🦩 Discover the new flamingo aviary at Rīgas Zoodārzs/Riga Zoo .
Riga's Zoo, one of the oldest Zoos in Europe, has recently upgraded its outdoor flamingo aviary near the main entrance. Also, meet the newcomers: Five young flamingos from Hluboka Zoo in Czech Republic joined the flock this spring. Nine more are expected this autumn, expanding the vibrant flamingo family. Our residents include five flamingos aged 36 to 42, showcasing their longevity.

is the perfect getaway from the city centre on a hot day like this, offering a refreshing shade of trees and invigorating breezes from Ķīšezers Lake. Enjoy the beauty of colourful flamingos and other zoo residents with the whole .🐯🌳

More exciting things to do in Riga with kids ☀️ https://bit.ly/3xZfWgb ☀️

🏁 Get ready, Riga! Next weekend, on July 18, the world's fastest rally crews are coming to town for the historic first WRC stage in Latvia! Tet Rally Latvia kicks off in the heart of Riga, promising an unforgettable start to the 2024 FIA World Rally Championship (WRC) season in Latvia! Don't miss the action and see you there! 🚗💨🇱🇻

Riga has been ranked as the 2nd most walkable city in the world by Forbes ! 🚶‍♂️🌍

We are thrilled to be recognized for our city's pedestrian-friendly infrastructure and commitment to creating a vibrant, accessible environment for everyone. Whether you're a resident or a visitor, offers beautiful, walkable streets that showcase our rich history and modern charm.

Check out the full article 👉

Ranked: The 30 Most Walkable Cities In The World, According To A New Report There’s nothing like walking in a city, absorbing the local culture and finding hidden gems. So what are the world's most walkable cities? A new report has the answers.

Can you picture a more tempting way to spend a sunny Sunday in the city than being a part of the first-ever Riga Riverside Festival?🪁⛵

Dive into a waterfront lifestyle with family and friends on June 30, at Andrejsala from 12.00.🏖️

Throughout the day kids will be invited to join wind kite and paper boat workshops, a food court area with a varied menu and summer cocktails, excellent music, positively loaded music performances, and more.

The festival's climax will be the ceremonial opening parade of the regatta "Gulf of Riga Regatta 2024", a grand event with around 70 sailing teams participating, promising to create an unforgettable scene in the waters of the Daugava River.🌊

📍Entrance to the festival - for free.

☀️ Escape the heat in ! While other European cities swelter in the summer sun, Riga offers a refreshing escape with its many green areas providing a blissful shade.🌿 And not just that, we have 9 (!!!) official swimming areas for you to enjoy!

Dive into one of the city's lakes, the Daugava River, or even Riga Gulf and enjoy an invigorating sunrise or sunset swim with spectacular views.
🌊Daugava River swimming areas Lucavsala and Lucavsalas līcis, Rumbula, Ķīpsala;
🌊Riga Gulf swimming areas Vakarbulļi, Daugavgrīva and Vecāķi
🌊Bābelīša Lake;
🌊Ķīšezers lake

📸 Check out these snapshots of Riga's spots and discover your next favourite place to relax!


Look for detailed information in the Riga Water Activities Guide 👉https://bit.ly/4bBYEUV

As most of us - Rigans start packing the necessities for the celebration somewhere in the countryside to spend one of the shortest nights of the year encompassed by untouched nature and dance till dawn, there might be a little more space in the city for a few days.🌆🌳

But no worries, there will be plenty of options to engage in traditional Latvian (Jāņi or Līgo!) activities and join in with locals in many places in . From traditional dances to bonfires, there's something for everyone to enjoy and participate in.

June 21:
🌾The Traditional market (Zāļu tirgus) in the Dome Square from 09:00 to 17:00 - buy local crafts and delicacies, join in the festivities and prepare for an unforgettable Līgo! evening;
🌾Ethno-disco Night, parking next to Mazā Jauniela 5 from 20:00 to 01:00, create your own summer solstice flower wreath and catch some unaccustomed Midsummer magic.

June 23:
Biggest Summer Solstice celebrations in Riga with a complete program - concerts, dancing, music, beer, fireplace, the mythical fern blossom and more till the first light at:
🔥Dzegužkalns;
🔥Green Theatre in Mežaparks;
🔥Grīziņkalns Park.

No heatwaves, just sea waves!🌊☀️Come over for a cool summer vacay! 🍧