Latvia Art + Coastal pictures

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Relax on the Baltic Sea during an 18-hour summer day. Tour a frosted medieval castle on a bitter winter morning in this post-Soviet country with an ancient history.

Ancient churches, a presidential home and the remains of a medieval defensive wall make a stroll through the historical center of Riga a stimulating adventure.

The city of Riga is a beautiful city with a historic old town, which is on the UNESCO World Heritage Site list. Featuring historical architecture and parks, this city is also famed for its festivals and music. Riga is the capital of Latvia in the Baltics, located in the north east of Europe.

Wander through the richly decorated rooms of a 17th-century mansion to find out how Riga’s wealthy elite used to live.