The Bradt City Guide Riga (Bradt Travel Guides) - Softcover

Baister, Stephen; Patrick, Chris

 
9781841621111: The Bradt City Guide Riga (Bradt Travel Guides)
Softcover
ISBN 10: 1841621110 ISBN 13: 9781841621111
Verlag: Bradt Travel Guides, 2005

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The Latvian capital of Riga is rapidly increasing in popularity with travelers touring the new map of Europe. Travelers will be impressed with this lively city's variety of inviting cafes, restaurants, and bars, the pick of which are listed in this handy-sized guide. Riga is well known for its collection of art nouveau buildings, and has a delightful old city with a picturesque canal, all best viewed on a city walking tour provided by the authors. For those enjoying longer breaks, suggestions for short trips beyond the city include the seaside town of Jurmala; the historic towns of Cesis and Sigulda; and Rundale, built as a summer residence for a German baron in the 18th century and one of the most beautiful palaces in the Baltics.

This guide features:
>Riga in context--its history and culture, museums, and other places of interest
>Practical details for visitors, covering accommodations, restaurants, shopping, and entertainment
>Short trips beyond the city to the seaside and countryside
>Clear city maps in color and a language guide

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Über die Autorin bzw. den Autor

Stephen Baister and Chris Patrick are authors of Latvia: The Bradt Travel Guide and coauthors of Baltic Capitals. Stephen has a background in legal representation of clients with interests in eastern Europe. Chris works in international research and consultancy; she has assisted a number of organizations from eastern Europe.

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Steeped in history, yet looking firmly to the future, Riga is the liveliest of the Baltic cities. Authors Chris Patrick and Stephen Baister show you the many sides to this cosmopolitan capital, from walk-in concerts to a thriving cafe culture. Visit a market fashioned from zeppelin hangars, explore the cobbled streets of the historic Old Town, then savor a Black Balsam at one of the city's numerous bars as you ponder where to enjoy the perfect meal.
This is the essential guide for those wanting to get under the skin of Latvia's increasingly popular capital, whether for a flying visit or a longer immersion in its richly varied attractions.

Inside you will find:

Hotels, restaurants, cafes, bars, clubs
Riga's colorful history and art nouveau architecture
Shopping, from amber stalls to modern malls
Cultural highlights, from museums to opera
Day trips beyond the city
Color city and tram maps

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Verlag
Bradt Travel Guides
Erscheinungsdatum
2005
Sprache
Englisch
ISBN 10 
1841621110
ISBN 13 
9781841621111
Einband
Taschenbuch
Auflage
1
Anzahl der Seiten
242
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