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Riga is Latvia’s picturesque capital, a Baltic gem that has sprung to life as a city break destination with the arrival of the low cost airlines. The city is now accessible by a number of direct flights from the UK. You can currently travel on a Riga city break from East Midlands, Prestwick, Liverpool, Gatwick, Stansted and Manchester airports. Without a doubt more direct flights from other UK airports are sure to follow as Riga gains popularity as a city break destination. Find out if your local airport offers a direct flight to Riga by contacting our city break advisors on 01242 536 900.
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Riga is a city break destination rich in history and heritage. The medieval wonders of Riga’s old town of Vecriga and its beautiful 20 th century art nouveau districts to the north point to the city’s importance and prosperity over the centuries. To get the most out of your Riga city break good, centrally located accommodation is a must. Over the past few years, Riga city breaks have become a firm favourite with Cities Direct customers and the Cities Direct team. This means that not only have we negotiated some excellent rates with a choice of hotels across the city but also that we can personally recommend a hotel to suit the style and budget of your Riga city break.
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When it comes to location and value for money you can’t beat the 2 star Tia Hotel for your Riga city break. The Tia offers a welcoming but simple reception with a restaurant and bar. Bedrooms are of a good size, clean and comfortable and all are en-suite with bright, clean bathrooms (with showers only). Riga Old Town, shops bars and restaurants, city parks, churches and museums and the Freedom Monument are all within 20 minutes walk of the hotel making this an ideal base for your Riga city break. The 4* De Rome Hotel would also be a good choice for your Riga city break. The hotel occupies a perfect location in the heart of Riga , opposite the national opera house and close to the freedom monument. Rooms are of medium size and are kept in good condition. For a special treat you might like to upgrade your Riga city break to the five star Reval Ridzene Hotel. Built in 1984 and named after the river that once flowed where the hotel stands today, the Reval Ridzene combines all the comforts you would expect of a 5 star hotel. Centrally located in a quiet area, the hotel is overlooking two of main parks of the city. The hotel offers a high standard of amenities such as: a well equipped fitness facilities, beauty salon, and sauna.
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So why choose Riga as a city break destination? First of all you might like to get to travel on your Riga city break before everyone else does. Word of the city’s burgeoning popularity is spreading so be quick! The beautiful medieval old town is a mix of churches, fortifications and Hanseatic mansions. The Dome Cathedral, with its soaring spires, is the largest church in the Baltics and dates back seven centuries. The fantastical and unique architecture on Elizabetes and Alberta iela is definitely worth including on your Riga city break sightseeing list. Beautiful and reasonably priced amber jewellery would make a good memento of your Riga city break.
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If you think you have explored enough of the city, you can always hop on a train and in 30 minutes be by the coast in the attractive resort town of Jurmala . Jurmala, which means “seaside” in Latvian, has been equally popular with the Russian royal family and Communist Party bigwigs. This is an area of outstanding natural beauty with plenty of health spas. You could even combine your Riga city break with a few days at one of these spas.
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