Riga has the finest Art Nouveau architecture in Europe, a cobbled old town, a huge Central Market in zeppelin hangars and a Baltic beach scene at Jurmala nearby. It is affordable and lively.
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Worth avoiding: January, February.
How long to stay
2–4 days is the sweet spot.
Flight time
About 9.5h from the US East Coast, 3h from Europe, 10h from South Asia.
Good to know
- Alberta Street is the best Art Nouveau stretch.
- Central Market is open early; go for breakfast.
- Jurmala is 25 minutes by train.
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