Riga
Touted as the city of inspiration, Riga is the flamboyant capital of Latvia and the largest city in the Baltic States, nestled along the mouth of the river Daugava. Riga boasts of the best night life in the Baltics, no wonder that it is becoming one of the hot spots in the whole of Eastern Europe as hen and stag party destination. No matter whether you are a game of high adrenaline activities or a pumping night out, Riga would fit you like a glove. For the easy going lot, the trendy bars and clubs are ideal locales to chill out. Options truly galore in this picture postcard city of Riga, where there is never ever any dearth of activities. The Historic Centre of Riga has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site, well famous for its extensive Jugendstil architecture, not seen in any other part of the world.
Riga takes pride of an enchanting mosaic of the medieval architecture that rubs shoulders among the avant-garde constructions that dot its skyline. Though this enchanting city welcomes the visitors all round the year summer times are really special, when the sun sets only for a brief period. Riga is a city that never sleeps and it has a rocking nightlife where its countless bars and nightclubs unfurl the enticing nightlife of this city, where the party extends all night. If you love high decibels of sound and energy then these dance clubs are just for you. Riga is a popular destination among party makers. Grab a road side table to enjoy the traditional Latvian music in a local pub or waltz the night away to the hottest vibes of music of all possible genres – the choice is all yours!
Booze, boogie and gals add specks of glam and glitter to its night life and Riga is world famous for its happening night life that caters to the eclectic tastes of the tourists. It has a fabled sex industry that revolve round umpteen erotic massage parlours, Swinger clubs, Striptease clubs and call girls. Riga is synonymous with sex industry; however nothing comes cheap in these Baltic shores. If all these were not enough this flamboyant city also hosts an annual fair of erotic products and services, which showcases all its sex-shops, massage parlours and striptease clubs to woo potential customers.
If clubbing is not your way of life, just take a leisurely stroll around Old Riga to enjoy the bustling city and the chic outdoor cafes in Dome square, crowded with revellers. Riga is a small city that could be easily explored on foot and offers all the ingredients to make a reverie jaunt from well appointed hotels, clubs and pubs that festoon its pretty streets. There are many architectural edifices such as the Freedom Monument, The House of Blackheads, The Riga Castle and the Cat House among others, which thrown open the annals of its golden past.
Riga is Eight hundred years old and its charm is getting irresistible by each passing day. Flaunting a unique history and traditions, it is impossible for you not to fall in love with this pretty city. |
