Riga, Latvia - Overview and Essential Travel Information

Riga is located on the Baltic Sea. It is the capital of Latvia and a third of all Latvians live here. In almost all respects the city is the point around which life in Latvia revolves.

Riga is more than 800 years old and a perfect place for spending your vacation. See the sights section for more details. Rige is well connected with the outside world. You can arrive by plane, train, car or ferry, see the getting there for details.

Riga is a lively city both during the day and at night. There are many small restaurants as well as places to go out. Check the nightlife scetion and the eating out section for more details.

GETTING THERE

The airport is eight kilometers far from the center of Riga. You can buy a 10-day visa on arrival. The currency exchange is opened 6 AM to 10 PM. There is a VISA/EC/MasterCard cash machine. The baggage room is opened 9 AM to 9 PM. Information bureau telephone is 7207136.You can get to town using a taxi (tel.7207509) or bus (N22). The train station is located in Riga's center. Currency exchange is opened 8:30 AM to 9:30 PM. There is a VISA/EC/MasterCard cash machine in the post office on the right and near McDonald's in front of stations building. Baggage room is opened 4 AM to 1 AM. The information bureau is opened 8 AM to 1:30 PM and 2:45 PM to 8 PM. You can get to town by taxi (not less, then 2 Ls) or by foot (free). Old Riga is left to you when you leave stations building. The bus terminal is opened 5 AM to 0 AM. Currency exchange is opened 8 AM to 8 PM, baggage room- 5:30 AM to 11 PM. you can get to town using tram N7 or by foot (turn left and follow the signs 'Vecriga-Valnu iela'). The ferry terminal also lies in the center of the city. Money exchange is opened 9 AM to 6 PM.

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