Riga

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I'm making this page about Riga because I like this beautiful city! Let me tell you a few words about it. Riga, the capital of Latvia, was officially founded in 1201. Riga is located along the Baltic Sea at the southern coast of the Gulf of Riga, on the Rigava coastal plain. The historical core of Riga is situated on the right bank of the Daugava River, about 10 kilometers from where the Daugava flows into the Gulf of Riga. The natural terrain of this area is a flat and sandy plain, about 1 t...

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Riga
Riga has a beautiful medieval centre that has had a dark past of occupation. Now, Riga has an unfortunate reputation as a "stag do" weekend destination, but this does a great disservice to this attractive city that boasts a long and violent history and the buildings to match. Bypass the dodgy night clubs an head for the museum of occupation or the churches in the old town to witness this city that sits on the border between the germanic and slavic zones of interest. Better still, visit Vilniu...

Riga - the Capital of Latvia, the "Pearl of the Baltics"
Riga, the capital of Latvia your 2010 vacation destination!
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