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Riga - the capital of art nouveau |
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Riga is situated on the mouth of the Daugava
River. With its population of almost 800.000 people it is the
biggest city in Latvia and its neighbouring countries.
Riga has been named the Capital of Art Nouveau Architecture because
of its rich Art nouveau heritage that is visible all over the city.
And it is included in UNESCO’s list of architectural heritage. But
that’s just half the story. During the 80’s, the ’Glasnost’ of
Mikhail Gorbatjov led to the Singing Revolution where the Latvian
people gathered to give voice to their longing for freedom by
singing previously banned national songs. Finally, in 1991 Riga and
Latvia regained its independence. Today, Riga is constantly being
renewed, fixed up and modernized. It has become a cosy modern
European city, a centre of culture and international events.
In Riga, you will find Rīgas Centrāltirgus (Riga’s Central Market),
one of the biggest outdoor markets in Europe. Another open-air
attraction is the outdoor ethnographic museum where wooden
churches, windmills and other historical rural buildings from
16th-19th centuries have been moved. Here, you can also find
traditional handmade products. |
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