Modern Riga (55 images)
Riga, the capital of Latvia, is an interesting city, and it is trying hard to return to its pre-Soviet era self. Among people who began their careers in Latvia are Mikhail Baryshnikov and Aleksander Godunov.

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Hotel Latvija Brochure and Photograph

Beautiful Flowers in Gift Shop--See Amber Display in Background

Views of the City from Our Hotel Room

Monument Honoring the 800th Birthday of the City

Milda, the Latvian Freedom Monument from Far, Medium and Closeup

The Changing of the Guard at Milda

Downtown Park

Getting Ready for Midsummer Festivities

Buildings in Modern Riga

The Laima Clock, Riga's little Big Ben and Rendezvous Spot

Always a McDonald's in a Handy Spot

Large Department Store

Pedestrian Street

The Opera House

Beautiful Building from Four Distances

Flower Stand

Standing with Our Latvian Guide

More Beautiful Buildings

Display in a Shop Window

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