Riga

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Image of Black Cat of Riga located in Riga, Latvia
Riga, Latvia

Black Cat of Riga

A black cat protests the City Guild in Riga's Old Town

Getting into the Great Guild in Latvia in the 14th century, was an incredibly huge honor. Similarly, getting snubbed from the Great Guild was a gigantic insult. One Riga local was so offended that... »

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Image of Riga Central Market located in Riga, Latvia
Riga, Latvia

Riga Central Market

3,000 market stands in five former Zeppelin hangars

At the turn of the 20th century, Zeppelins were seen as the transportation of the future. During that time, five giant hangars were created to house the German-made airships in the center of Riga,... »

Architectural Oddities | Edited by Dampo and atimian

Image of Cinevilla located in Riga, Latvia
Riga, Latvia

Cinevilla

Spend the night in 1920s Latvia

Built in 2004 as the set for “Defenders of Latvia,” Cinevilla is a strange mix of historic recreation and Hollywood-esque fantasy world. Spanning over 370 acres in total, the complex has all... »

Small Worlds and Model Towns, Ghost Towns, Odd Accommodations | Edited by serflac and atimian

Image of The Very Old Oak Tree located in Riga, Latvia | Old oak tree
Riga, Latvia

The Very Old Oak Tree

A preserved oak tree about 3500 years old found in Riga, Latvia

Under the Riga Town Hall building (destroyed during WWII, and rebuilt in 2003) there is a narrow cobble-stoned street where one can find small souvenir and flower shops and an old oak tree laying... »

Natural Wonders, Extraordinary Flora, Natural History, Long Now Locations | Edited by playrigadotcom, Dylan and others