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Tuesday, September 6, 2011

Riga

Riga, the capital of Latvia, is a beautiful city with a UNESCO World Heritage site, several tourist spots, and monuments. Minutes away from the seaport, Old Town of Riga is a perfect place to spend a day or a week. Museums, numerous churches and historical traditional European buildings make it a perfect place for tourist interested in history while a scenic park, Town Square, paved streets, restaurants and outdoor cafes are ideal for walking and relaxation. Let us see some parts of the city.

A view of the city from the port:

Riga-View-Port

St. James’ Cathedral:

Riga-St-James

The House of Blackhead (Rebuilt in 2001 after independence from the USSR):

Riga-House-Of-Blackhead

A typical building of the Old Town:

Riga

A picture of the top end of a wall of an office building:

Riga

A typical street but this one has parking for something familiar to all of us:

Riga - a street

Indolent Indians indulged in intoxication here:

Riga-Town-Square

Enjoyed every moment of the day spent in Riga.

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35 comments:

  1. Kavita SahariaSeptember 6, 2011 at 11:08 PM

    Wah !Read the word Latvia a lot in my favorite comic -book Asterix .The first and the last picture looks like a scene from fairy tales.I would love to be here.Thanks for the post Amrit.

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  2. ಅಶ್ವಿನಿ/ AshwiniSeptember 6, 2011 at 11:38 PM

    Colorful pictures... Nice place. Thanks for sharing.

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  3. AnonymousSeptember 6, 2011 at 11:57 PM

    wow amazing pics!!-Swetha Amit (Whirlwindthoughts)

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  4. BK Chowla,September 7, 2011 at 12:20 AM

    I have traveled enough,but, haven't been to this beautiful place

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  5. RenuSeptember 7, 2011 at 12:22 AM

    Your pictures are always so professional type.I mean so clear and beautiful..and you are lucky to visit such beautiful and new cities.

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  6. shuchitaSeptember 7, 2011 at 12:50 AM

    this place is so beautiful no wonder you enjoyed it so much, liked the phrase "indolent indians indulged in intoxication"

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  7. InsigniaSeptember 7, 2011 at 1:10 AM

    Loved the first picture a lot Amrit. Those sharp thin pencil like buildings projecting to the sky is beautiful.

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  8. Alka GurhaSeptember 7, 2011 at 3:03 AM

    Lucky you...Lovely pics.

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  9. Misterio VidaSeptember 7, 2011 at 3:53 AM

    wow... lovely pictures...i wish one day i go and see these places after you have so wonderfully picturized the whole scenario :) keep posting :)

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  10. RachnaSeptember 7, 2011 at 4:34 AM

    You travel to amazing places. I feel that European architecture looks quite similar across countries with a town square, Gothic buildings and paved streets.

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  11. RiàSeptember 7, 2011 at 5:09 AM

    Wow!! Love the vibrant colors and the architecture.

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  12. Destination InfinitySeptember 7, 2011 at 5:37 AM

    Never knew about a country called Latvia. Thanks for introducing it to us. The statue of the lady with sword is awesome. So, you keep traveling to Europe frequently on job?

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  13. AnonymousSeptember 7, 2011 at 7:09 AM

    Lovely city ..

    Bikram's

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  14. NRIGirlSeptember 7, 2011 at 7:49 AM

    That's beautiful @A! Love the colorful buildings. Thank you for sharing.

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  15. AnjuliSeptember 7, 2011 at 9:44 AM

    Latvia looks wonderful- I'm sure a day or a week spent there would be marvelous!!! You take GREAT pics!!

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  16. Rama AnanthSeptember 7, 2011 at 1:38 PM

    Great pictures Amrit. Lativia is so beautiful, the colors sea green, rust, blue stand out against the clear sky. It definitely looks like any European country where Indians can visit just to laze around in a leisurely manner. What fun you must have had there. We all envy you.

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  17. hamaarethoughts.comSeptember 7, 2011 at 1:40 PM

    very nice pichhas and explained very well as always..
    GREEN WITH ENVY..lolz
    have fun tc..keep smiling!

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  18. Mishilicious MishiSeptember 7, 2011 at 5:49 PM

    sounds a great place to be! wasay not fair..! your posts about all these wonderful places make me jealous:-( a bit tho;p you are very lucky to have visited all these places..May you travel more and more and make me jealous some more;p

    well I was busy in Ramadan and then eid..free now..you will read more of my no non=sense buk buk from now on..be ready for that *wink wink*

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  19. Mishilicious MishiSeptember 7, 2011 at 5:50 PM

    you are very lucky MashALLAH* showie forgot to write it before..

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  20. Sujatha SathyaSeptember 7, 2011 at 11:23 PM

    didnt even know there was a city called Riga. lovely!
    like the cycle rickshaws

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  21. GeetaSeptember 7, 2011 at 11:38 PM

    Gorgeous!!! I am consulting you when its time for my next vacation.

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  22. A New BeginningSeptember 8, 2011 at 3:57 AM

    That's a refreshing place :) Great pics A :)

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  23. ReflectionsSeptember 8, 2011 at 5:50 AM

    The pictures are gorgeous!!!!!
    Have a good holiday:-))!!!!!

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  24. Felicity Grace TerrySeptember 8, 2011 at 8:10 AM

    One of the cities I would so like to visit. Husband dearest has been several times and says I would love it. And looking at your glorious photos I can't help but think he's right.

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  25. SandhyaSeptember 8, 2011 at 8:32 AM

    I know the name Latvia, but haven't heard of Riga! You visit so many unheard of places, which are new to people like us!

    Nice buildings, thanks for the introduction! The last picture is the best!

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  26. kiran sawhneySeptember 8, 2011 at 10:21 AM

    Your pictures are like postcards. Picture perfect.

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  27. smSeptember 8, 2011 at 12:14 PM

    beautiful pics

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  28. TanviSeptember 8, 2011 at 6:25 PM

    Looks like a great city!!!

    ♡ from © tanvii.com

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  29. AnonymousSeptember 9, 2011 at 4:33 PM

    Lovely..great snaps

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  30. AparnaSeptember 10, 2011 at 7:45 AM

    lovely...old world charm..

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  31. Sh@sSeptember 10, 2011 at 1:08 PM

    Lovely snaps :)

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  32. R. RameshSeptember 11, 2011 at 11:27 AM

    super duper.. no wonder u r such a popular blogger buddy

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  33. AnonymousSeptember 13, 2011 at 1:57 AM

    woww amazing pics!! looks like you had a great time!! -Swetha Amit (Whirlwindthoughts)

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  34. UshaSeptember 14, 2011 at 12:52 PM

    A, Thanks for introducing City Riga, I heard it for the first time. Beautiful city and Wonderful pictures..I kept scrolling up and down to view them several times. All pictures present nice bright color contrast..buildings have unique construction pattern and they are painted with nice colors...also buildings built in stone are amazing.
    Is there any kind of touch up done for the first picture? These pictures are definitely different from all previous pictures.
    Thanks for the virtual tour of this beautiful city Riga.

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  35. UshaSeptember 14, 2011 at 12:55 PM

    A, Today I could post comment in fire fox browser. Last several days I was unable to do so. It was working in internet explorer...Need to try on sm's blog because there also I was unable to comment in FF browser.

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