2. Latvia
Traveling internationally to Europe is
so captivating, that well over 10.7
million Americans have traveled there
in 2016 alone. With America’s origins
stemming from Europe, it is always fun
to trek back and see where our roots
are from. On my list, Latvia ranks as
the number one place to visit. I
believe this so much so that I have a
dual-citizenship there.
3. Riga
Riga, the capital of Latvia, was named the European Capital of
Culture in 2014. It is known for having a downtown that is
booming with entertainment and architecture. Out of all of
Europe, Riga is known to have the greatest amount of art
nouveau buildings. It gained considerable prominence in the
economic industry in the 19th century, after war and fire ceased
to collapse most of its earliest buildings. Latvia is also known as
being apart of the Hanseatic League, an alliance of trade cities
in the Baltic Region.
4. Things to D0
With such a rich history and beautiful sights, there are
plenty of things for people to do while visiting, such as
the following:
Enjoy the nightlife and clubbing in Old Town
Perch on top of St. Peter’s Church, rising a notable 235+ ft.
high, to see enticing views of the city
Visit Rozena Street, which is known as the littlest street in all
of Latvia
Purchase souvenirs from the shops and craftsman houses on
Skarnu Street to bring back treasures to loved ones and
remember your trip forever
Tour one of the numerous art and history museums throughout
the city
Eat at the many delicious restaurants in the city
5. Daugava River
Riga has even more for history buffs. Bishop Albert
founded Riga in 1201, becoming an established city
by 1225. The city has cultural and spiritual roots
with Germany and Christianity, even though many
inhabitants found their stay on the Daugava River.
6. Industry
The city, over the years, has
developed into a city of industry,
trade, and transportation. The city
was formerly under Russian, Polish,
and Swedish domains before
becoming more of a Germanic city.
7. Riga is a fabulous city to visit, one of the best in all
of Europe. Consider visiting this city to have a great
time and see attractive views.
