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  Riga Central Market - Interesting Central Market right by the bus and railways stations in old world war 2 hangars. Each hangar has a speciality (fish, meat etc) whilst the market continues outside of... read more the hangars as well. Well worth a visit.

  Fantastic market  - The central market in Riga is well worth visiting as it is huge and full of great food, there is a kebab stall in the foodhall which in particular is... read more awesome! Situated just outside the old town it is easy to get to.

  The day in Riga  - Today I will plant grass for you in a little-known mysterious European city - Riga! This medieval place, with its magical architecture 🧙 ♀️ and charming streets, makes you feel... read more like you've been transported to a fairy tale world, as if you've traveled to Miyazaki's anime "Kiki's Delivery Service"!

📍 Riga, Latvia

📖 Little science popularization time:
Riga is the capital of Latvia, located on the Baltic Sea coast 🌊. Its old town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with many medieval buildings and a unique Art Nouveau style, is a place ❗ full of stories and history Walking on the streets of Riga, you will feel as if time stands still here, and every corner is like a street alley where Kiki flies.

Check-in Tips:
🔹 Vecrīga
Riga's old town has preserved a large number of medieval buildings, with winding cobblestone paths and ancient church spires. In the evening, the red roof shines 🌇 in the afterglow of the setting sun, which is as beautiful as a painting! Walking on such a street, will it remind you of Kiki flying by on a broomstick 🧹?

🔹 Art Nouveau District
It is one of the most densely populated areas of the world with Art Nouveau architecture, each with its own unique decoration and carvings. Bring your camera, and any shot will be a blockbuster 📸, as if you are in a city full of magic and adventure.

🔹 St. Peter's Church (St. Peter's Church) Peter's Church）
Want to see the whole of Riga? Then be sure to visit the tower ⛪ of St. Peter's Church! It offers a 360-degree view of the city, making it perfect for taking photos.

🔹 Riga Central Market
This is one of the largest markets in Europe, where you can find a variety of local food 🍝 and handicrafts. Shuttle through the dazzling array of stalls and experience authentic local life, maybe you will feel like you are looking for a new adventure like Kiki~

(ps: Remember to buy tickets on TrainPal and enter [RICH777] to make it cheaper!) ）

  Does what it says on the tin – it’s a marketplace.  - This marketplace is set in some old adjoining Zeppelin hangers and they sell lots of fruit, flowers, meat, clothes etc.
It is open every day, but can get crowded... read more in parts but is quite interesting to wander round and there is are tons of fruit there. As in all markets there are pick pockets operating according to the commentary on the canal boat ride that we took. Whilst you are there try some of the halvah there. I only knew that they had sesame ones but here there are many other types.
This is also a good place to have a snack/lunch as it’s cheaper than the old town area.

  Amazing - I loved this place—the atmosphere, the food options, the vibrant colors, and its massive size! I definitely recommend it; it’s a great spot for a quick lunch.

  Massive markets are a must see in Riga  - The food markets located in the old Zeppelin hangers are a must see when visiting Riga. There are fruit stands on the outside and five hangers full of stalls... read more inside. We bought some berries and pastries for breakfast, but were unable to get any of the smoked meat, fish or sausages except for deli meat for sandwiches for our bus trip. I liked to just amble around and look at all the food items common in Riga that we don’t have access to in the U.S.

  This is a WHOA place! It is huge to say the least. Everything is very.. very.. fresh..vegetables, fruits, fish, meat.  - Everything is very fresh. The fruits, the vegetables, the fish.. and the variety of fish is just amazing. There are several bakeries and cheese makers and sellers. There is prepared... read more food to eat there or to carry on. It is a WHOA place. Bring cash. Not all accept credit cards

  Nice food and beers - We visited here twice, to shop and have lunch. The Souvenir kiosks and quite small, some are packed, so quite difficult to see everything. The prices are... read more the same as the shops in the Old Town. We had a bread filled pie the first day, then Local soups the second time. We had beer from the Tap stall. Local beers are really cheap, so we did what the local people do, as hot drinks are more expensive.

  Great options, great prices, great atmosphere  - The market is incredible1 When I visited, I was amazed by how many different products, foods, etc there were, and at their prices. Stop by if you can, you're guaranteed... read more to find something new.