Local Attractions And Tours
Riga City sightseeing tour (walking tour in the Old Town of Riga) Duration of the tour: 2,5 hours Riga, the capital of Latvia, lies on the banks of the River Daugava on the shores of the Gulf of Riga. Historical chronicles mention the year 1201 as the date of its foundation. In 1282 the city joined the Hanseatic League and became a trade and business link between the East and West. Riga is rich in history, culture and political life. Visitors will admire buildings of remarkable Gothic, Baroque, Classicism and Art Nouveau (Jugendstil) architecture. In 1997 the central part of Riga was included in the List of UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Today Riga is called the City of Inspiration and often compared to the Paris of the 1930's, when so many writers and artists found inspiration sitting in the cafes of that wonderful city.Riga has more big-city excitement than anywhere else in the Baltic States, where you can find world class opera and art, jazz and rock, designer clothes, casinos and clubs. A guided walking tour of the medieval Old Town of Riga will lead you down the cobbled stone streets highlighting the most beautiful sights of the medieval Old Town: Riga Castle, Dome Square and Dome Cathedral, St. Peter's Church, Town Hall Square and the House of Blackheads, the Great and the Small Guild Halls, the fortification wall of Riga, the Swedish Gate, etc. Tour to Rundale Palace A Tour to the resort town Jurmala + Riga centerDuration of the tour: Day long (09:00pm – 19:00am) Located at a distance of 76 km from Riga, Rundale Palace is a pearl of Baroque architecture in Latvia, standing proud in its original splendor in a fertile plain surrounded by forests. It is Latvia's version of Versailles and Sans Soucis. The palace was built between 1736 and 1767 in the western part of Latvia for one of the Dukes of Kurzeme (Courland). The architect of the palace is the Italian F. B. Rastrelli (the Russian court architect) who has also created St. Petersburg's finest buildings. Today this place is subtly restored, and it is hard to believe that the Germans used the palace as a granary in World War II. Now the 138 rooms are open to visitors in all their splendour and it is the most significant masterpiece of Baroque architecture in the Baltic States. A French park also designed by F.B.Rastrelli lies in the southern part of the palace territory. It is newly made according to the original design of the 18th century. Today we can visit Bauska city and ancient castle, Mezotne Palace – diamond of the classicism with the spirit of Russian Empress.It is impossible to describe a miracle. This glitter you must see for yourself! Duration of the tour: 6 hours (Tour by bus) Riga is rich in history, culture and political life. Visitors will admire buildings of remarkable Gothic, Baroque, Classicism and Art Nouveau (Jugendstil) architecture. In 1997 the central part of Riga was included in the List of UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Today Riga is called the City of Inspiration and often compared to the Paris of the 1930's, when so many writers and artists found inspiration sitting in the cafes of that wonderful city.Riga has more big-city excitement than anywhere else in the Baltic States, where you can find world class opera and art, jazz and rock, designer clothes, casinos and clubs. The Baltic spa-resort Jurmala is located on the coast of the Gulf of Riga at a distance of 25 km form Riga. Jurmala is famous for its unique natural features: a mild climate, invigorating air, the benefits of the sea in combination with curative mud and spa mineral water.The resort can boast a 25 km long golden sandy beach, vast pine forests and the Lielupe River as a blue natural border. In Jurmala there are charming wooden summer cottages, decorated with fascinating carvings, dating back to the 1890s and successfully harmonizing with the more recent spa buildings. Today there are several hotels and spa health centers, offering various recreational facilities and spa treatment in Jurmala. There are also Art galleries, concert halls and local amusements are also available there. Numerous cosy street coffee-bars on the main street of Jumrala, Jomas Street, invite us to enjoy the warm summer evenings with a cup of coffee or a glass of local beer. Jurmala combines the pleasures of a great European spa with beautiful, untouched nature. For registering to the above Tours, please contact:Mrs Jekaterina Bule |