What to see and do near Stabu Str. 16
Essentials
One of the closest big grocery shops. The shops are usually open from 8:00 to 22:00, even on weekends.
No alcohol will be sold after 22:00.
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Rimi
46 Krišjāņa Barona ielaOne of the closest big grocery shops. The shops are usually open from 8:00 to 22:00, even on weekends.
No alcohol will be sold after 22:00.
The closest grocery shop to the apartment.
The shops are usually open from 8:00 to 22:00, even on weekends.
No alcohol will be sold after 22:00.
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Maxima X
7 Pulkveža Brieža ielaThe closest grocery shop to the apartment.
The shops are usually open from 8:00 to 22:00, even on weekends.
No alcohol will be sold after 22:00.
Shopping
The famous hipster Street. You'll find the local design, craft beer and some nice cafes there
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Miera iela
Miera ielaThe famous hipster Street. You'll find the local design, craft beer and some nice cafes there
The famous Central Market with Zeppelin garages. Yes, the iconic buildings were created for the famous vehicles. Keep your pockets safe! If hungry, go to fish pavilion and find the restaurant "Silkites un dillites". They'll serve you the freshest fish
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Riga Central Market
The famous Central Market with Zeppelin garages. Yes, the iconic buildings were created for the famous vehicles. Keep your pockets safe! If hungry, go to fish pavilion and find the restaurant "Silkites un dillites". They'll serve you the freshest fish
A tiny art gallery. In addition you can buy Latvian artist souveniers, jewellery and books there and enjoy the exhibition. In the second floor of the gallery, you'll find a restaurant!
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Galerija Istaba
31B Krišjāņa Barona ielaA tiny art gallery. In addition you can buy Latvian artist souveniers, jewellery and books there and enjoy the exhibition. In the second floor of the gallery, you'll find a restaurant!
The publishing house bookstore of Latvian art books and poetry. They publish books in other languages too. Very close to the apartment. You'll find a range of architecture, photography, art, poetry, philosophy etc. books there.
Izdevniecība "Neputns"
49 Tērbatas ielaThe publishing house bookstore of Latvian art books and poetry. They publish books in other languages too. Very close to the apartment. You'll find a range of architecture, photography, art, poetry, philosophy etc. books there.
Arts & Culture
The Latvian art from it's beginnings. It's located in a building that received an architecture prize for renovation. It has terraces on the roof to get a view to Riga from above. Only 6 EUR to see all
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Latvian National Museum Of Art
1 Jaņa Rozentāla laukumsThe Latvian art from it's beginnings. It's located in a building that received an architecture prize for renovation. It has terraces on the roof to get a view to Riga from above. Only 6 EUR to see all
Galerija "Māksla XO"
14 Elizabetes ielaA Latvian contemporary art gallery. Free entrance.
Closed for renovation.
Mostly Latvian contemporary art exhibitions.
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Izstāžu zāle "Arsenāls"
1 Torņa ielaClosed for renovation.
Mostly Latvian contemporary art exhibitions.
This is often left out of city maps. The Lipke Memorial, which is actually not so small, maybe Riga’s best-hidden museum. This concealment is not only factual but also symbolic for this used to serve as a hideaway.
In the yard that is the end point of the tiny street, an underground bunker had been dug out. That is where Žanis Lipke had made a hiding place for people saved from the Jewish ghetto. During the Second World War eight to twelve people used this 3x3 meter hole in the ground as a shelter, often for long periods of time. It is important to stress that the German police never found this shelter, Lipke was never caught and none of the people involved was ever betrayed.
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Zanis Lipke Memorial
9 Mazais Balasta dambisThis is often left out of city maps. The Lipke Memorial, which is actually not so small, maybe Riga’s best-hidden museum. This concealment is not only factual but also symbolic for this used to serve as a hideaway.
In the yard that is the end point of the tiny street, an underground bunker had been dug out. That is where Žanis Lipke had made a hiding place for people saved from the Jewish ghetto. During the Second World War eight to twelve people used this 3x3 meter hole in the ground as a shelter, often for long periods of time. It is important to stress that the German police never found this shelter, Lipke was never caught and none of the people involved was ever betrayed.
KIM? contemporary art gallery and nice places to eat and drink
Mākslas un tehnoloģiju kvartāls "Sporta2"
2 Sporta ielaKIM? contemporary art gallery and nice places to eat and drink
Music, theatre and art spot nearby - check out their program, they usually have contemporary artists performing
Hanzas Perons
16A Hanzas ielaMusic, theatre and art spot nearby - check out their program, they usually have contemporary artists performing
KGB Museum, located just around the corner. They will take you to a tour to the secret chambers and tell about the Soviet oppressions Latvia went through. They have tours in English, but please note that they have appointed time for them.
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The Corner House
61 Brīvības ielaKGB Museum, located just around the corner. They will take you to a tour to the secret chambers and tell about the Soviet oppressions Latvia went through. They have tours in English, but please note that they have appointed time for them.
Parks & Nature
The biggest National Park in Latvia. Wild, scenic and green. Have a hike, swim or have a boat ride in a river, see wild animals, wild rivers, untouched nature, sandstone caves and a lot more. The most famous spots (cities) are Sigulda, Līgatne, Cēsis. Do some research on what you'd like to see the best.
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Nacionalni park Gauja
30 Lielā ielaThe biggest National Park in Latvia. Wild, scenic and green. Have a hike, swim or have a boat ride in a river, see wild animals, wild rivers, untouched nature, sandstone caves and a lot more. The most famous spots (cities) are Sigulda, Līgatne, Cēsis. Do some research on what you'd like to see the best.
People say it's an ancient Latvian pagan sacred space. The area is a few km wide, a couple of hour hike through the forest. You'll see strange stone formations and may experience something unusual. Some people say it's a Latvian Stonehenge.
Please keep in mind that you have to take sandwiches with you or buy something to eat in nearest town Dobele. You'll be hungry after the hike.
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Pokaini šuma
People say it's an ancient Latvian pagan sacred space. The area is a few km wide, a couple of hour hike through the forest. You'll see strange stone formations and may experience something unusual. Some people say it's a Latvian Stonehenge.
Please keep in mind that you have to take sandwiches with you or buy something to eat in nearest town Dobele. You'll be hungry after the hike.
The forest within the city limits. A popular place to have a walk. There are no paved paths. You're able to get there on tram Nr 1 and 3 in direction to Jugla. Get out at stop "Meza skola". You'll see the forest.
Šmerlis
The forest within the city limits. A popular place to have a walk. There are no paved paths. You're able to get there on tram Nr 1 and 3 in direction to Jugla. Get out at stop "Meza skola". You'll see the forest.
The Riga City Zoo - a compact Zoo with a long heritage. It will be at least 2-hour walk. The ticket is 6 EUR for grown-ups. The opening time differs by season, but it's mainly from 10:00 to 18:00. Take the tram 11 in the direction to Mezaparks. No dogs allowed. When I was there last, there was no good spot to eat, take your own sandwiches. Don't go there by car, you will have a trouble finding a parking. The tram is the best choice.
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Riški nacionalni zoološki vrt
1 Meža prospektsThe Riga City Zoo - a compact Zoo with a long heritage. It will be at least 2-hour walk. The ticket is 6 EUR for grown-ups. The opening time differs by season, but it's mainly from 10:00 to 18:00. Take the tram 11 in the direction to Mezaparks. No dogs allowed. When I was there last, there was no good spot to eat, take your own sandwiches. Don't go there by car, you will have a trouble finding a parking. The tram is the best choice.
The famous city in the forest with villas from the beginning of the last century and a popular forest within city limits. The tram Nr 11 takes you there. Have a walk through the area to see the amazing Art Noveau and Art Deco architecture or go straight to the forest and enjoy the fresh air. You'll find a rollerskate rent and other attractions available depending on the season. It's a popular place to spend time with friends and family, especially at weekends.
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Mežaparks
The famous city in the forest with villas from the beginning of the last century and a popular forest within city limits. The tram Nr 11 takes you there. Have a walk through the area to see the amazing Art Noveau and Art Deco architecture or go straight to the forest and enjoy the fresh air. You'll find a rollerskate rent and other attractions available depending on the season. It's a popular place to spend time with friends and family, especially at weekends.
Take the cheap and old Latvian train to train station Carnikava, walk to the sea, turn your right and hike until you meet the river Gauja. You'll see the forest, sandy beach and maybe some old army bunkers. It's hard to get lost there, still, I suggest you use phone GPS for a map. Also you can Start your trail in Garupe - the hike is quite long and sandwiches from home may be useful.
Piejūra Nature Reserve
Take the cheap and old Latvian train to train station Carnikava, walk to the sea, turn your right and hike until you meet the river Gauja. You'll see the forest, sandy beach and maybe some old army bunkers. It's hard to get lost there, still, I suggest you use phone GPS for a map. Also you can Start your trail in Garupe - the hike is quite long and sandwiches from home may be useful.
The famous swampland National Park of Latvia. The most famous is Bog walk. I suggest you to take a car there. If you are going there by train, may be tired before you get to the hiking trail.
If you take train, you can have a walk in the town, see the famous wooden villas and take a Green Dune hiking trail (22 km).
The town is quite abandoned. There is a nice, old park, beautiful, old sanatorium building and smelly sulfur spring. Definitely a place for explorers.
Kemeri Bog Board Walk Tower
The famous swampland National Park of Latvia. The most famous is Bog walk. I suggest you to take a car there. If you are going there by train, may be tired before you get to the hiking trail.
If you take train, you can have a walk in the town, see the famous wooden villas and take a Green Dune hiking trail (22 km).
The town is quite abandoned. There is a nice, old park, beautiful, old sanatorium building and smelly sulfur spring. Definitely a place for explorers.
Sightseeing
A place where the old meets new. You can find beautifully renovated, more than 100 years old fisherman houses in the area and look at the scenic panoramic view on Riga.
There are two popular restaurants there: Restaurant Hercogs and OSTA, Restorāns ar Skatu.
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Ķīpsala
A place where the old meets new. You can find beautifully renovated, more than 100 years old fisherman houses in the area and look at the scenic panoramic view on Riga.
There are two popular restaurants there: Restaurant Hercogs and OSTA, Restorāns ar Skatu.
The wooden part of Riga. Quiet, romantic and stylish. The Kalnciema Kvartals offers a local design and farmers market every Saturday. It's open from 10:00 to 16:00. At some evenings they have live music. They have a gallery with Latvian contemporary art too. It's usually crowded.
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Āgenskalns
The wooden part of Riga. Quiet, romantic and stylish. The Kalnciema Kvartals offers a local design and farmers market every Saturday. It's open from 10:00 to 16:00. At some evenings they have live music. They have a gallery with Latvian contemporary art too. It's usually crowded.
The famous wooden villas dating from the 19th and first half of the 20th century and the sandy beaches. Take a train ride there - Latvian trains are old, exotic and cheap - less than 2 EUR one direction. The city and the train may be crowded in summer. Choose Majori station, buy an ice-cream and have a walk to Dzintari station through Jomas Str. and back.
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Jūrmala
The famous wooden villas dating from the 19th and first half of the 20th century and the sandy beaches. Take a train ride there - Latvian trains are old, exotic and cheap - less than 2 EUR one direction. The city and the train may be crowded in summer. Choose Majori station, buy an ice-cream and have a walk to Dzintari station through Jomas Str. and back.
Alberta iela 2a - Jūgendstila ēka
The famous Art Noveau district for sightseeing
The second famous Art Noveau street. You can walk all the way from the Central Station to port and enjoy a park from one side and beautiful buildings from the other. Do some sightseeing in the nearby streets too.
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The second famous Art Noveau street. You can walk all the way from the Central Station to port and enjoy a park from one side and beautiful buildings from the other. Do some sightseeing in the nearby streets too.
Drinks & Nightlife
ONE ONE
18A Šarlotes ielaElectronic / techno music.
A decent beer brewery with a good restaurant that includes national food in modern verses. Recommend.
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Valmiermuižas alus vēstniecība Rīgā
9a Aristida Briāna ielaA decent beer brewery with a good restaurant that includes national food in modern verses. Recommend.
Labietis
9a Aristida Briāna ielaThe Latvian craft beer place. Recommend.
Skapis, bārs
A perfect fun-loving LGBTQ club, open to everyone
A democratic nightlife spot with different art, music, food and bar venues. Outdoor sitting.
Tallinas kvartāls
A democratic nightlife spot with different art, music, food and bar venues. Outdoor sitting.
One Michelin star restaurant - If you want to try it, plan far ahead, they have a long waiting list.
Max Cekot Kitchen
One Michelin star restaurant - If you want to try it, plan far ahead, they have a long waiting list.
Getting Around
One of the central stops - you can get almost everywhere from here. Buy E-ticket (E-talons) in the nearby Narvesen. If there are a few people driving, everyone needs his own ticket. There can be loaded many rides on one ticket. It can be 1-drive ticket , 1-hour ticket (change the transport as much as you like in 1 hours time) or 1-day ticket
Rigas modes , veikals
10 Audēju ielaOne of the central stops - you can get almost everywhere from here. Buy E-ticket (E-talons) in the nearby Narvesen. If there are a few people driving, everyone needs his own ticket. There can be loaded many rides on one ticket. It can be 1-drive ticket , 1-hour ticket (change the transport as much as you like in 1 hours time) or 1-day ticket
Tram station to Central Station, Old Town, Agenskalns or the opposite direction - Jugla, Mezaparks
Krišjāņa Barona iela 50
50 Krišjāņa Barona ielaTram station to Central Station, Old Town, Agenskalns or the opposite direction - Jugla, Mezaparks
The cheapest car parking It's multi-storey car park 10 minutes walk from here where usually you will find a spot:
24 Hours = 4.50 EUR
1 hr = 1 EUR (08:00 to 20:00)
keeping per daytime (08:00 to 20:00) = 3 EUR
1 hour (08:00 to 20:00) = 0.50 EUR
Price per all night (08:00 to 20:00) = 1.50 EUR
Monthly ticket = 45 EUR
Directions are here:
goo.gl/AHxeNV
Lielgabalu iela 4
4 Lielgabalu ielaThe cheapest car parking It's multi-storey car park 10 minutes walk from here where usually you will find a spot:
24 Hours = 4.50 EUR
1 hr = 1 EUR (08:00 to 20:00)
keeping per daytime (08:00 to 20:00) = 3 EUR
1 hour (08:00 to 20:00) = 0.50 EUR
Price per all night (08:00 to 20:00) = 1.50 EUR
Monthly ticket = 45 EUR
Directions are here:
goo.gl/AHxeNV