Second day in Riga

We started the day with some sweets at the Vērmanes dārzs park.

Next destinaton was the nice russian orthodox church.

Another stop was the big central market of Riga.

And for teatime we had some jummy cake.

Tomorrow morning we will leave Riga to go to Estonia.

Back in Riga

We are back in Riga.

The first monument we saw in Riga today is a very German fairytale. The Bremen town musicans.

You get luck if you touch one of the figures.

We found a fairy factory.

Second time we visited the black head house.

Everywhere we found so lovely small streets.

For lunch we had some typical food called Pelmeni.

Have a look at such lovely mittens...

And here we were at the black cat house.

Everywere we found typical Latvian needlework.

At least we saw the three brother houses. But it wasn't possible to take a photo of all three houses...

A walk in old Riga

We went for a tour in old riga

 

 

 The dome cathedral was build by German archbishop Albert in 1209

We are in front of Latvian Radio bulding that has been there for ~100 years

European Parliament

We only visited the nayional library that is the office of European Parliament presidency

You can see the symbol at the wall is the same as on new 2 euro coin of Latvia

First sightseeing in Riga

 

 St. Peter's church in the background was built in the 13th century and can be seen from the university. I think we are not going there because the wind would blow us away on the top floors!

This is the house of the blackheads and the office of the president. Mr president arrived with his bodyguards while we were taking pictures around here.

 You can see the Freedom monument of Latvia behind us. It is very tall.

This is the opera (and ballet) house of Riga with this wonderful fountain sculpture!

Now we are thinking where to go on our next hikes!

We are using the public transportation here in Riga because it is faster during rush hours!

Looking for a place to sleep

At firstwe went to check hotels and hostels just in case.

Are you sure we have the correct address?

re we even in the right country?

Here we met our host at her Alma Mater and working place at Riga Technical university.

And tomorrow we will have a short walk through Riga

We arrivrd in Riga

We arrived safely in Riga. Here we are in front of Riga central train station. Next days comming more posts...