00:00 The trip begins
00:40 Fountain Pilsetas Kanals
01:55 Love bridge - Bastejkalna Parks
02:55 Latvian War of Independence Memorial
04:18 Maris Liepa Monument
05:00 Latvian National Opera
11:55 Old Zeppelin hangars - Riga central market
14:05 Daugava River
15:40 Riga Radio and TV tower
16:37 Railway Bridge
19:20 Stone Bridge
20:10 National Library of Latvia
24:30 Vansu Bridge
25:10 Swedbank Riga
40:40 RSU Anatomy Museum
44:50 Riga Congress Centre
50:15 The trip ends
Welcome to beautiful Riga, the charming capital of Latvia! Today, we’re embarking on a boat trip around Riga’s stunning city center. Get ready to explore this Baltic gem from a whole new perspective. Riga is uniquely situated at the mouth of the Daugava River, offering endless opportunities for picturesque boat rides.
Riga is the capital and the largest city of Latvia, as well as the most populous city in the Baltic States. Home to 609,489 inhabitants, the city accounts for a third of Latvia's total population. The population of Riga metropolitan area, which stretches beyond the city limits, is estimated at 860,142 (as of 2023). The city lies on the Gulf of Riga at the mouth of the Daugava river where it meets the Baltic Sea. Riga's territory covers 307.17 km2 (118.60 sq mi) and lies 1–10 m (3–33 ft) above sea level on a flat and sandy plain.
Riga was founded in 1201, and is a former Hanseatic League member. Riga's historical centre is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, noted for its Art Nouveau/Jugendstil architecture and 19th century wooden architecture. Riga was the European Capital of Culture in 2014, along with Umeå in Sweden.
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