Riga by night

Riga by night

the empty roads can be a bit eerie but worthwhile a stroll

Location: 

Vecrīga, Central District, Riga, LV-1050, Latvia

Duration: 

Wednesday, September 9, 2015

Journey: 

personal highlights

  1. Riga by night: shimmering in a deep red below the dark sky
  2. The empty roads can be a bit eerie but worthwhile a stroll
  3. The UNESCO protected city center is even more beautiful

image sources

  1. City gate
  2. Old city wall
  3. Empty city center
  4. Town Hall Square
  5. Riga Radisson Blue

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