Riga

Riga


More than eight hundred years have shaped the city’s unique appearance and rich traditions. Due to its geographical location on the Baltic Sea (where East and West meets), Riga has always been an important centre of trade, finance and culture. Today all transport modes are connecting Riga with the rest of the world - railway and motorway networks, modern airport and fast growing multifunctional port. Riga has unique values due to its rather intact medieval architecture, the urban structure, the richness and quality of Art Noveau architecture and the 19th century wooden architecture. It was recognized by inscribing the historic centre of Riga as a World Heritage site by UNESCO.

Riga belongs to the cultural space of Western Europe. Over centuries, the creative atmosphere evolved in Riga and inspired composers, poets and artists. Riga has hundreds of ways for enticing visitors - its rich history, architecture, gardens and parks, museums, art galleries and world-class opera.



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News from the port

Calls to Riga increase by a third in 2012 and Princess Cruises returns after two years

Riga is looking forward to a prosperous cruise season with calls expected to reach 92, up 33% on the 69 of 2011.

This number may increase further according to Laura Apoga, marketing specialist cruise and passenger division Freeport of Riga Authority, if Delpin comes to the region.

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Air draught restriction in Riga lifted

Since August this year, air draught restrictions at the Riga Passenger Terminal have been eliminated due to the removal of a power cable over the River Daugava. Read more

Lat: 56°58'12" N

Lon: 24°6'0" E

Port Contact

Inita Luna
Head of division
12, O. Kalpaka Blvd.
LV 1010 Riga, Latvia

Phone:+371 67 030 822
E-Mail:inita.luna@rop.lv
Web:http://www.rop.lv/


Nautical Data

Max. Draught (m):11.7
Max. Air draught (m):-
Anchorage Available:yes
Anchorage Compulsory:yes
Pilotage Compulsory:yes
Tugs Available:yes
Tidal Movement/Range:0.6 (m)
Ship Stay Minimum (hrs):no limit
Ship Stay Maximum (hrs):no limit
Ship Stay Preferred (hrs):no limit
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Attraction & Excursions

Sigulda city

Alive with and legends, Sigulda is one of the most romantic places in Latvia. From the tower of Turaida opens a view over the gorgeous Gauja valley and historic ruins of medieval Sigulda Castle.

Old Town

Despite its age of 810 years, Old Town is the most bustling part of Riga. Number of museums, galleries and concert halls together with cafes, clubs and restaurants, make the place pulse with energy.

Art Nouveau

Riga is a showpiece of Art Nouveau style. Elizabetes and Alberta streets contain some of the most fantastic of all 800 Art Nouveau style buildings designed by world’s famous architects.

Central Market

Baltic's largest marketplace opened from 1930. Until this day, you will find here everything Latvian farmers produce, from buckwheat honey to hemp butter, at the price opened for bargaining.