University of Latvia - Riga - Latvia

Riga is the capital and largest city of Latvia. The city lies on the Gulf of Riga at the mouth of the Daugava river where it meets the Baltic Sea. Riga has more than 600 000 inhabitants,which is a third of Latvia's population, making it the largest city in the Baltic States. Riga is known as an architectural jewel – a city where you can see churches from the city’s origins, medieval buildings in the Old Town, unique examples of Art Nouveau, as well as wooden architecture that has survived the ce

nturies and modern architectural buildings, as it has a beautiful and varied architecture. From Romanesque to Gothic and Baroque,The Old Town has a remarkable number of architectural monuments. Riga has a vibrant cultural life. The Latvian National Opera and Ballet brings together world-class artists. The most prominent cultural offers include the magnificent Opera House, diverse music halls and independent cinemas. Also Riga’s food a mix of local and international flavors, emphasizing seasonal and local produce. Riga’s restaurants and cafés offer traditional Latvian dishes and dishes created by local chefs with a surprising combination of flavors. The city of Riga was designated as a United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) World Heritage site in 1997, and is currently one of only two in the country of Latvia. The site also has hosted a lot of international events that would attract tourists like the 2003 Eurovision Song Contest, the 2006 IIHF Men's World Ice Hockey Championships, the 2014 World Choir Games and EuroBasket 2015. The city is also home to several notable theaters that are home to opera, drama and even puppet shows. The city also have a few notable sports arenas and several sports teams for hockey, soccer and basketball. The city is also home to the Riga Radio and TV Tower, which was built in 1989 and is the tallest structure in Latvia and all the Baltic States. The city is also home to Riga Castle, originally built in 1330, although it has been rebuilt and renovated several times over the centuries.