Riga’s fascinating past – with layers of Hanseatic, Art Nouveau and Soviet history – also gives travellers much more than a pretty old town to admire. “I’d highly recommend taking a guided stroll through the old town with its vivid [mercantile] history from its time as a Hanseatic port, and witness the varied cultural influences that have shaped its architecture and identity,” said Veronika Romane, owner of travel firm and blog Aim To Discover, who is based in the Latvian town of Garkalne.
Riga’s Unesco-listed historic center is a major draw for travelers seeking a cooler-climate city break.
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