The Riga region on the Baltic Sea sits at the heart of Latvia, and is its political, population, and cultural center.
. . . Riga region . . .
- 1 Riga– The capital city of Latvia and the European Capital of Culture in 2014 with a long history.
- 1 Sigulda– A town in central Latvia with many interesting castles and historic points of interest. Probably, the most popular destination outside of Riga for foreign tourists, also due to its closeness.
- 1 Jūrmala– A popular holiday and sea resort town with wooden houses just west of Riga, which claims to have the longest beach in Northern Europe.
- 1 Tukums– A town some 70 km west of Riga. Not that exciting, but known for its affinity with roses, the Rose Festival, and the nearby Cinevilla, a dummy city and now theme park.
. . . Riga region . . .
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