Riga, Part 2

I will finish of our tour of Riga, so many photos that I would like to post, but as I photograph nearly everything that I like, it is not possible, so picked what I think will be interesting.

These Baltic  countries that we are visiting has a lot if history with the war and soviet occupation, it is impossible to keep up with the amount of information that has been shared by our guides.

One of three squares in Riga.

National costumes of Latvia.

Medieval street.

Art Deco buildings 

The soldiers barracks, longest building in Riga, now shops, cafes, etc.

These three buildings are known as the three brothers, dating from late 16th century to 18th, White to green house.

This black cat has a fabled tale, some merchants were not allowed to mix with the rich and enter certain buildings, so when this merchant got rich he built this grand house and put two cats with bums pointing to each other, as the saying goes, piss on you and your snobbery.

Russian Orthodox

Inside

We also visited the people's market, very interesting.

Good variety of smoked meats, cheese, fish, etc.

Smoked fish and caviar.

This concludes our tour of Riga, tomorrow we head to Estonia, 290ks, by our same driver and guide from Latvia.

Riga

We arrived into Riga at about 6.30pm, checked into our hotel, then went to explore the old town.

We deceided to have dinner at Easy Wine restaurant, there is also an easy beer and easy beer and burger restaurants.

It is quite novel to watch, how the wine is dispensed, all self serve. DH drinks beer, he could order a bottle of beer, not on tap. If you wanted wine, you choose which one and how much, put in your credit card and away you go.

The restaurant was full of young ladies.

On a lighter note, look what is next door to our hotel.

The next morning we had a city tour with Andra, who is our guide for the next three days, she will be with us until Tallinn.

Riga used to manufacture penny farthings.

Latvia has a population of just under 2,000,000.

Beautiful Art Deco buildings.

Narrow streets.

Riga Catheradal, we had an organ recital here.

Art Deco buildings.

The city was surrounded by a wall, this one was discovered and restored.

There are lots of narrow streets and alleyways.

This was a gift to Riga from Germany for children, if you rub the noses, your wish will come true.

Concert hall.

The freedom monument, two guards are always there, change every hour.

To be continued.