In the beautiful country of Latvia, its capital city Riga represents its artistic side the best. Riga is a city that features much European architecture in different periods like an extensive museum of European structures. Starting from the most traditional Latvian wooden building you will become a time traveller witnessing the development of Latvia.

Walking from the primitive rural areas to the urban district, you will arrive in the medieval period. Passing through the Powder Tower, you will reach the legendary royal castle. Riga has been the political centre of Latvia. Like in a fairy tale scene, the knights arrive in the castle on horseback and report the latest military news to the royal family. Next to the castle, Riga Cathedral is where you can observe the everyday life of Riga citizens who regard religion as the most essential part of life. After getting to know the life of Riga royal family and the common people, you can have another time travel by walking to Albert Street which brings you to the early 20th century. The street, which lies in the historical centre of Riga, is filled with Art Nouveau architecture! The street allows you to travel from a conservative period to the era for creativity and arts. With a crowd wearing gorgeous clothes, the street presents a beautiful period in which art development prospered.

The Latvian pursuit of democracy accounts for its prosperity today. Latvians had withstood the political suppression in silence during the Soviet rule. Finally, they formed a human chain spanning across Latvia, Estonia and Lithuania to protect national dignity and freedom in the late 80’s. With the erection of the Freedom Monument, the independence of Latvia was officially marked. Latvia joined the European Union and has become the pearl of the Baltic region. Latvians fought for their nation’s destiny and brought prosperity to the country. Latvians have given Riga a soul, creating an aura for the city.