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  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!) ）

  Really interesting place to go  - Not often do I go on a trip and end up spending hours walking through a food court. But the variety and unique offering of this place was worth the... read more time.
It is HUGE and full of everything from shoes to fish. Well worth taking a moment to get as near to real Latvia as being in Riga allows

  Huge! Go early. - Riga Central Market is situated in the heart of Riga, a short walk from the Old Town. It is one of the largest marketplaces in Eastern Europe. Huge!... read more Clean. I literally went to browse. At Riga Central Market, you can buy Latvian-grown and homemade products, exotic fruit and spices, as well as manufactured merchandise. The market includes various pavilions each with its own category from vegetables, dairy, meat, fish and gastronomy products, as well as an outdoor area with stalls and stands. There are also places where you can get a bite to eat. I went around 12:30 in the afternoon. It was busy, but not as busy as I expected. However, I would suggest going earlier. Most of the stalls were open but some of the fruit and vegetable stands were starting to close and produce was limited. I didn't experience it or feel threatened but I hear that pickpockets are rife so be careful with belongings.

  Always visit food markets when traveling... - Here in the former hangars, the surprise was great, very much alive where many people do their shopping for fish, meat and vegetables.The selection was plentiful and the fish section... read more was what made us linger the longest.Beautiful and tempting presentations of fresh ingredients.So different from the pre-packaged files from the grocery store.A few good fast food establishments are available, including a microbrewery.A short walk from the city.

  A foodie paradise !!!  - This was just amazing, could have spent days just walking around here . We visited as a tour group with, stopping for lunch at a fish restaurant , which was... read more a fun experience.

We then had free time to explore the rest of this food lovers dream .

  Riga Market trip  - Really interesting market, we went in March and it was quiet, which was good. Different halls had different produce. The outside market is good as well.

  Interesting meander.  - An expansive market in 5 hangers where zeppelins were made - pretty cool setting. It continues outside to be the largest in Europe. A draw for locals as much as... read more tourists. The food area is one to explore and is great for lunch. Busier in the morning as the stalls start to wind down from early afternoon.

  The Best Market I’ve been at  - The market consists of 5 halls and it took us about 3-4 hours to go around and see all the goods and food there. We’ve had lunch in the food... read more court. We’ve found nice souvenirs. We bought the typical smoked fish for take- away. Also there we’ve taken fresh fruits. Prices are quite reasonable. Here one may find all typical foods and souvenirs from Riga. Highly recommend!

  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.