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August 2007
by Jekaterina STRELCOVA
What’s new
Dining & Accomodations
Restaurant at Podium
After a good shopping tour don’t you feel like being rewarded by a fill-
ing dinner? Especially if you have just browsed all five floors of luxury
shopping center Podium, which we have reviewed in our What’s New
Shopping section. Yet the restaurant upstairs is worth reviewing it-
self.
The Italian restaurant, which so far has no name, is situated on the top
floor of Podium, giving visitors a panoramic view over Brîvîbas street
and the neighborhood.
As Podium specializes in exclusive furniture and fashion, the restau-
rant is designed in the latest interior trends. The interior of the res-
taurant is a light mixture of baroque patterns on the walls, 70’s style
colorful Mozoro chairs and futuristic pebble-shaped lamps, which are
constantly changing colors between neon yellow and funky purple.
The menu, on the contrary, is nothing futuristic, offering traditional Ital-
ian dishes. There is an abundance of seafood dishes, as is the Medi-
terranean cuisine. Starting with appetizers, which are ranging from
7 to 12 euros, steamed mussels with white wine, cherry tomatoes
and garlic caught our attention. If you are ready for soup, try their
Fish Soup Sicilian style. There are 10 variations of pasta in vegetarian,
meat and seafood versions. On our visit we went for tagliatelle with
salmon, spinach and cream and seafood pasta, both came in ex-
quisite design plates, sprinkled with parmesan cheese. The biggest
(and most expensive) extravaganza of the menu is tongue fish with
ginger sauce, for 25 euros. Leave some space for the dessert, such
as traditional tiramisu or a cheesecake with marzipan.
Although you might not want to travel quite a long way here just for a
dinner in the restaurant, after some shopping at Podium your feet will
bring you here themselves.
by Jekaterina STRELCOVA
What’s new
Entertainment
Time machine great alternative for those who want to see the abs Primanis Anatomy Museum on Kronvalda
In July a vintage streetcar was re-launched on famous Art Nouveau building district, but don’t boulevard; it then passes by the main must-
its Art Nouveau journey, thus celebrating Riga’s want to burn their feet in a pedestrian excursion see sights, making 10 stops where tourists
tram system for its 125th birthday. on the cobbled streets. can hop on and off, or take pictures while the
The renovated vintage tram offers Riga tour- The carriage bears every detail of the past, tram is still going. A ride on the tram costs 4.20
ists the unique experience of “traveling back in from its wood and brass interior, its leather euros, with discounts for students, pensioners
time”, bringing you back to the beginning of the hand straps, to the driver’s uniform in the fash- and kids. The short tour is also provided with
20th century, when Art Nouveau, or Jugendstil, ion of early twentieth century. From the outside an audiovisual guide, and each passenger re-
was the leading fashion in architecture, when the tram is painted bright blue and white (the ceives booklets on Art Nouveau routes in Riga.
cars were not creating traffic jams and the pace broadly used color scheme of the Art Nouveau If this sounds like an attractive offer, hurry up to
of life was slower. era), making it a real eye-catcher. The tram catch the retro tram, which runs until the end of
The tram has undergone a complete renova- makes a 20 minute loop around the city centre September.
tion for this event. The Art Nouveau tram is a on a route from the Central Market to the Jek-
August 2007
August 2007
by Jekaterina STRELCOVA
What’s new
By Kurt SVEILIS
Shopping
The world of luxury at Podium Casa, Moroso, Horm, Laura Meroni are your choice. Podium also intro-
The techno and furniture center Elkor, which has moved to a bigger duces a few new brands for the Latvian market - Valcucine kitchens,
space, left its original building on Brîvîbas 201 for the luxury goods Joop and Devon Devon sanitary equipment are not to be found any-
department store Podium. So now, while the men are busy shopping where else here. The top floor also houses a chic Italian restaurant.
for high tech gadgets, the ladies can keep their eyes on the latest fash- In the future Podium also plans to organize interior design seminars
ion trends in clothing, furniture and interior design. for professionals, serving as a forum for an ideas exchange and on
Podium promises to be the largest fashion and interior center in the identifying the latest trends.
Baltics, having spread itself over 5 floors with total space of 11,000 m2.
Now there is no need to fly to other shopping capitals to stock up on
designer clothing and home collections, as Podium contains more than
100 up-scale brands. A must mention, the opening of the shop was a
red-carpet event in itself.
The concept of an elegant interior is to make shopping a truly luxuri-
ous and pleasing experience, providing the customer with top-notch
comfort, service and quality of products.
On the first floor you will find refined interior details, textiles, tableware
and business gifts by Versace, Christian Fischbacher, Missoni, Silit
and many others. The second floor is a paradise for fash-
ionistas who highly value Roberto
Cavalli, Moschino,
Trussardi, Missoni,
Ermannio Scervino,
A l e s s a n d r o
Dell’Acqua clothes
and accessories.
The third floor offers
exclusive furniture
pieces in classi-
cal style by the
world’s leading
manufacturers:
Baxter, Fratelli
Boffi, Bizzotto,
while on the two
upper floors
modern and futuristic
furnishings by Bonaldo, Lema, Desire, Tonin
Charmingly Charly
Old Town is a treasure box of little boutiques,
offering exclusive designer wear and acces-
sories. When wandering the cobbled streets
of Old Riga, don’t miss the shop called
Charly. This petite shop, tucked away on
Maza Smilshu street, is offering select men’s
and women’s clothes by such designers as
Marcel and Collection Privee. Although the
shop is small, you won’t be disappointed, as
only the best items are picked from designer
ranges. The staff here is genuinely welcoming,
ensuring you won’t leave this corner without
some fashion purchase.
10 August 2007
August 2007 11
Sound Laboratory at
Europa Royale Riga Hotel
In late August and September Indian summer comes to Riga, and what better way to grasp the
last warm sun rays and breathe in fresh outdoors air than listening to live music with a glass of
good wine? When the summer is dimming, Europa Royale Riga Hotel invites you to visit their
live jazz performances Sound Laboratory on the open terrace of Benjamins restaurant every
Thursday and Friday.
T
he Sound Laboratory project was
created in cooperation with the
management of the hotel with
Nic Gotham, a renowned saxophonist, dents continue, they get better and better, Hotel facts
composer and music teacher. The main becoming not your students any more, Located in the city center, next to the
“chemist” of the Laboratory, Nic Gotham but your colleagues”. historic and picturesque Verman Park,
was born in the U.K., raised in Canada, On other nights Nic plays with a DJ, for the historical Benjamin’s House was fully
Toronto, and has lived in Riga for nine instance, creating a more funky sound. restored to become the Europa Royale Riga
years. Nic Gotham’s career highlights Peaceful sounds of music ensure a great, Hotel.
include several recordings and concert intimate atmosphere at Benjamins restau- Built in 1876, the most splendid man-
tours with his Latvian jazz group AbiGali, rant terrace. A delectable dinner buffet, sion is a perfect fit as a four star Hotel
the Canadian classical/jazz orchestra including various cold delicacies, main and was reconstructed in the same character
Hemispheres, the Super Action saxophone courses and lightweight desserts and fruit in order to preserve the architectural charm
quartet and the 40 fingers saxophone is served during the concert from 7 till of the building.
quartet. He has appeared in many jazz fes- 9 pm at a price of 17 Euros. During the This building is one of the pergola style
tivals in Europe, Scandinavia, Canada and night you will be also offered sizzling example in historic architecture of the city.
the U.S. Nic Gotham is also very active as grilled meat, cooked right there on he ter- It cherishes history of Pfab nobility and
a composer and teacher at the Riga Dome race in front of your eyes. Benjamin wealth in its memories. Sculptor
Choir School, teaching modern rhythmic Sound Laboratory provides aesthetic plea- August Folc, stained glass expert A.Kalert
pop and jazz. sure for all of your senses: from hear- and painter Georg Vilhelm Timm collabo-
The music played at Sound Laboratory ing to tasting. Start your weekend with rated to design the building. Press reviews
can be described as modern, elegant jazz in the late 19th century mentioned that
from lyrical romantic ballads to R’n’B even representatives of Trade school went
grooves thet make you want to dance for excursions to this building – so beautiful
along. “Although the name Laboratory and interesting were and still are its interi-
might sound experimental”, says Nic, ors.
“the music is always quite friendly for Emilia and Anton Benjamini were leg-
the public”. But they do experiment a lot, endary personalities of Latvian history who
mixing various instruments with saxo- from the humble 1 kopeck paper “Newest
phone. On some nights Nic plays with News” (1911-1940) grew to the major daily
Rihards Zalupe, a young and talented paper of the Baltic which joined also very
percussionist, who adds the tender and popular journal “Repose” (1924-1941).
smooth sounds of vibraphone to Nic’s
marvelous saxophone passages. Nic met
Rihards many years ago at the Saulkrasti Kr. Barona 12, C-2, Tel: 6707 9444,
jazz festival, where he was teaching at Fax: 6707 9449;
the summer jazz camp. “That’s actually e-mail: riga@europaroyale.com
the best thing about teaching”, says Nic, www.europaroyale.com
“that after several years the best stu-
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Golfing your
way through
the Baltics
The Baltics have a lot to offer in the way of a golfing holiday.
Each of the capitals offers a different style of golf experience
for the enthusiast, and accommodations are close at hand.
From the fast greens at Ozo in Riga to the windy and natural
terrain of Estonian Golf & Country Club, to the peaceful,
get-away-from-it-all location of Capitals in Lithuania, you will
surely find your stroke and your game.
16 August 2007
6:30 am a straighter drive with shorter distance," we of modern Estonian architecture. This bold
At dawn my trusted made it there from Riga in under 4 hours, design has won local awards for its unique
caddy and I set out 310 km in total. use of wood and other natural materials. The
from Riga to Tallinn to Waiting for us at Estonian Golf & Country whole structure has soft shades of driftwood
take on a most noble Club was young Sven Uustalu, who asked and an open industrial quality about it. From
challenge that would me how my game was and if I was ready the clubhouse deck you can see way out
later see us in Vilnius for the challenge to take on their course. onto the Bay of Finland, making the whole
in three days, drained With great pride I told him that I had won a view quite stunning and worth the trip just
of energy and money blue ribbon one summer at a local mini-golf for this.
but filled with memories entertainment park when I was 9, mind you But it is the golf we have come for, and golf
of a non-stop golfing road the windmill did pose a daunting challenge. we shall have. The three 9-hole courses
trip the likes of which most I mean now that I was bigger and the course are quite the treat. Each course has much
people only dream about. was bigger it would just be the same, right? to offer. The top-9 course, known as the
That is, of course, until they Besides, my experienced caddy was along stone course, was the first to be built and
have a reality check and realise to show me the way; my job was to inspect features a limestone fence that twists and
they have obligations to domestic the clubhouse, services and amenities. A turns throughout making it not only a stun-
labour. Our challenge - take on one brief moment of silence ensued as my caddy ning barrier but also adding a little challenge
golf course in each of the three Baltic and Sven just stared at me; the type of to your game. The wind at 40 meters above
capitals, all in three days; a daunting silence I felt was like when the crowd goes sea level is quite strong and will add an extra
task knowing that my colleagues back deeply quiet as Tiger Woods is about to putt challenge to your stroke. The landscape
at the office would be taking it easy at the last hole to win the tournament. Except here is just stunning, and with the 2,000- to
their desks having fun writing articles
about the economy, while I do 18 holes
per day, 54 holes in total, sampling
clubhouse food, sleeping in swank
hotels and talking about the quality of
the greens over iced tea.
Apart from seeing what each golf
course and club had to offer, we were
out to break a record which had never
been undertaken, at least not to our
vast knowledge, all to give you a bet-
ter understanding of what the Baltics
have to offer the golfing enthusiast,
and for us to have bragging rights
whenever the subject of golf comes
up again; oh, and it will, we will make
sure of that.
Loaded with coffee and the latest copy
of Golf Magazine to sharpen our skills
and review our strategies we headed
out into the fog with golf occupying our
minds, as we left the hustle of the city
behind. The unknown thrilled us and
scared us at the same time. Would the
locals at the Estonian Golf & Country this time the crowd did not say ooh or aah, it 3,000- year old burial grounds and large rock
Club receive us with open arms, or was just silence. formations you feel as if you are shooting a
would they be timid, quiet little beasts par 4 through Stonehenge - a definite photo
from the north, wheedling polished Day One: Tallinn opportunity.
clubs, who rarely speak and even less Estonian Golf & Country A standard of quality distinction bestowed on
so when it comes to golf. Club the club is that they are a member of the PGA
As we crossed the border into Estonia If you are not familiar with Tallinn, getting to European Tour courses.
from Latvia a lanky border guard the Estonian Golf & Country Club can be a As you make your way out onto the course
asked us to open the trunk to see little tricky. As you pass by road work and and into the game you will notice
what we were carrying. He quizzically some industrial areas you might start won- the surroundings change. At the
looked at our Adams Senior A2 OS dering if you really are heading in the right top of the course you will find
12 clubs and bag in the back as if we direction. But just as this thought might be rock cliffs and birches, farther
were plutonium smugglers, or maybe crossing your mind you will start seeing signs down you will get into large
he was stunned to see that these that the beach is near and that horseback oaks on the course strategi-
new clubs were already in the shops riding is not far off, and then finally the town cally placed to make it more
in Riga. Lifting one eyebrow he bent of Joelahtme comes into view; see, I told you challenging, and finally at sea
down into the window frame as he we were not lost! level you will see the reeds
handed back our documents and said This majestic town lies 25 km from Tallinn signalling the close-
in accented English - "golf holiday." and looks as though it came out of a fairy ness to the water.
We replied, with sheepish smiles, "Yes, book tale, with its quaint little houses and Then it's back up
golf." He then smiled and said, "hole a small bridge to carry you past the church the slope to
in van" as he pointed us on, and we steeple; these are just some of those the
sped off. This was definitely a good country touches that make this place
sign, we had cleared our first hurdle so rewarding. A few twists and turns
on becoming the first three-day pan- later you will find yourself approach-
Baltic golfers. ing the country club. From far off
With my faithful caddy giving direc- the club looks as if it's just anoth-
tions like he chooses the clubs, "I er country house on the horizon, but
recommend the E67, it will give you closer inspection reveals a striking example
August 2007 17
clubhouse to fin- outlook for the game and a mental prepared- Sidorsky.
ish the game. ness from driving 310 km from Tallinn, I was Competition of different levels takes
If you get a ready to start swinging for gold. place at Ozo Golf Club. However,
chance, check Ozo Golf Club boasts the first 18-hole golf one that stands out is the profession-
out the mini- course in Latvia and is one of the most tech- al competition Baltic Open - one of
museum which nologically advanced courses in Northern the Telia Tour stages, a tour that is an
has many of Europe. The 18 hole course, with a total extremely popular event in Northern
the artefacts that distance of 6,400 meters from the back tees, Europe. Ozo Golf Club organizes
were dug up during was designed by Denver- (Colorado, USA) this competition together with
excavations around based designer Rob Swedberg. He has a leading bank in the Baltic
the course. managed to implement the accents of his States - Hansabanka.
It was time for us though to check into native Rocky Mountains, and widely adapted The best way to get here
our hotel and learn more about the other the banks of the adjacent Lake Kisezers, as from the center of Riga
wild cultural aspects of Tallinn by taking in well as adding 16 ponds and 50 sand bun- is by taxi. The golf club
some nightlife before hitting the road again kers on the course. is about 10 km from the
tomorrow, back to Latvia for our home-town Other facilities include a driving range con- Old Town and is a driving
course; maybe I would be luckier there. veniently situated in front of the clubhouse, time of about 10 - 15 min
as well as chipping and putting greens. Club to get here.
restaurant Bloom is well known among both For those of you planning a return trip to
Day Two: Riga golfers as well as gourmet cuisine lovers. Riga, look out for its latest development.
Ozo Golf The club operates according to the semi- Ozo Golf Club, in cooperation with Golfa
Built on a former trash dump Ozo Golf private club principles. While any golfer can parks, has started a development project
for a golf complex called Woodvilla, located
near Riga in Stopini county. The complex will
be more than 140 hectares and will consist
of an 18-hole golf course, also designed
by Swedberg, as well as a hotel spa center,
business park, indoor ice rink and private
cottages. Throughout the winter, the complex
will include fully lighted cross-country ski-
ing tracks. Total investment of the project is
expected in the range of 20 million euros. So
next time bring the whole family!
18 August 2007
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By Greg TWIRBUTT
A Guide
to Klaipæda
Lithuania’s Historical
Gateway to Sea, Sand, and Fun
Klaipæda is Lithuania’s oldest city and its major port. It is rich in history and culture, from its Neo-
Gothic architecture and fine examples of fachwerk, or timber-framed houses, to its famous jazz
scene and lively summer festivals.
day there are no churches in the Old Town By Plane. A small international airport in the
(these were destroyed during WWII). nearby seaside resort town of Palanga makes
Today, it is an important port which is rapidly it possible to fly to and from Amsterdam, Co-
developing into a popular tourist destina- penhagen, Frankfurt, Hanover, and Tallinn.
tion.
The municipality’s plan is to remove a lot of Sightseeing
the industry from the city center, replacing
one of the biggest shipyards built during the What follows is an introduc-
Soviet era with residential housing and an en- tion to the city and by no
tertainment complex with hotels, restaurants, means an exhaustive
cafes, shops, and nightclubs. Already, several list of things to see
shiny new buildings are apparent in the port and do in town. Take
Historical Summary and area with many more to come in what looks time to wander and
Future Perspective like a bright future for a very interesting city. explore for yourself
the Old Town’s in-
Klaipėda was founded in 1252 as a fort by Getting There viting cobblestone
the Teutonic Knights who called it Memel- streets.
berg (subsequently shortened to Memel). In Highways and Byways. Klaipėda is well
the 17th century, it became a part of Prussian connected with Riga and Vilnius by a modern Theatre Square
territory and was settled by the Germans. highway. If you travel by car you can easily and the statue of
In 1923, Memel was renamed Klaipeda as cover a 300 km distance in some 3 – 4 hours. Anike
part of an independent Lithuania, only to Another alternative is taking a bus from Riga, This square named after
be seized by Germany in 1939 and passed which cruise between the two cities daily. the Neoclassical theater
to the Soviet Union in 1945. After decades By Sea. Regular ferries link Klaipėda to found here is in the heart
of Soviet leadership, it became part of the Karlshamn in Sweden, Kiel and Sassnitz in of Old Town. Its centerpiece
newly independent Lithuania in 1991. To this Germany. is a monument originally erected
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August 2007 21
the show – the lines just before a perfor- Friedricho Restaurant Skandalas
mance can be very long. Tiltų 26A, Tel. +370 463 01070, Kanto 44,
Open daily: 11:00 – 24:00 Tel. +370 464 11585,
Lithuanian Sea Museum/Dolphinarium Good Mediterranean fare in a very Open Sun – Wed: 12:00 – 01:00,
Tel. +370 464 90740, +370 464 90754 charming alleyway featuring sev- Thu - Sat 12:00 – 02:00
Open Tue – Sun: 10:30-18.30 (June 1st to eral restaurants and a café close to The best choice in town for steaks.
August 31st; hours differ outside of season) the central market. The Grilled egg- Also fish, pasta, fajitas, and chili and
Dolphin shows are held at 12:00, 14:00 and plant and fresh vegetable salad (2.60E) some tasty desserts such as a hot choco-
16:00. makes a nice light snack or starter, while late brownie served with ice cream - all at
the Spanish white cheese pastry-orange cake reasonable prices in a fun, American style at-
Dining and Entertainment served with orange salad and a few drops of mosphere with almost Texas-style portions.
Cointreau liqueur, cedar nuts and white choco- Located on a quiet street a bit out of the Old
Kurpiai Jazz Club late (3E) is nowhere nearly as big as its name Town. Live music on weekends.
Kurpių 1A, Tel. +370 464 10555, but is quite yummy.
Open daily: 12:00 until last customer. Petit Marseille Wine Restaurant
Klaipėda’s most famous night spot is espe- Navalis Restaurant Žvejų 4A, Tel. +370 46430472,
cially friendly and features high quality jazz H. Manto 23, Tel. +370 464 04200, Open daily: 11.00-24.00
every night of the week. Popular with stu- Open daily: 12.00-24.00 For fans of the St Germain French restaurant
dents, businesspeople, locals and tourists An elegant choice for fish inside the Nava- in Vilnius, this is its larger Klaipeda cousin. Ex-
alike. There’s beaver on the menu, for those lis Hotel. The Butter fried catfish served with cellent wine list.
who like their meat wild. grean pea, potato and onion porridge and
white wine sauce (8.40E) accompanied by the
house Azania Sauvignon Blanc (2E/glass) is
especially delicious.
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Memelis
Žvejų g. 4, Tel. +370 464 03040,
Open Sun – Mon: 12:00-24:00,
Tue – Thu: 12:00-02:00,
Fri - Sat: 12:00-04:00
A good place to eat Lithuanian food and sample beer brewed on the
premises (we especially liked the dark brew). Some tables even fea-
ture pour-your-own beer. Try a local beer snack or some hot smoked
fish as an accompaniment. There are also beer cocktails – beer with
mint syrup anyone?
Vivalavita
Naujojo Sodo 1 (top floor of the Klaipėda Hotel), Tel. +370 462 28800,
Open daily: 12.00-03.00
Come for a cocktail and a terrific view on this high rooftop terrace.
Ju Binlou
Located inside Pramogų bankas on Theatre Square,
Tel. +370 700 55555, Open Sun – Mon: 11:00-24:00,
Tue – Thu: 11:00-02:00, Fri – Sat: 11:00 – 03:00
Don’t be put off by the garish interior – there’s good Chinese food
here for night owls.
Accommodation
Europa Royale Hotel Klaipėda
Žvejų 21/ Teatro 1, Tel. +370 464 04444
There are many choices but the 4-star Europa Royale Hotel has a loca-
tion that can’t be beat (right near Theater Square and the Kurpiai Jazz
Club), elegant and comfortable rooms, and a remarkably friendly and
helpful staff.
Gifts
Art Magija
Didžioji vandens 13, Tel. +370 463 11407,
Open Mon – Fri: 10:00 – 19:00, Sat: 10:00 – 16:00, Closed Sun
Lovely little shop tucked away in Old Town with unique gifts and a
chance to paint your own souvenirs.
Special Events
August 1
What: Klaipeda city’s birthday.
Various concerts, exhibitions, and festivals will mark 755 year mile-
stone in the history of Klaipėda
August 1 – 23
What: International Opera and Symphony Music Festival
“MUZIKINIS RUGPJŪTIS PAJŪRYJE”
Klaipėda Musical Theater, Nida, Juodkrantė, Plungė Musical Theater,
Audronė Žigaitytė, Ovidijus Petkevičius are among the participants
of the festival.
August 24-26
What: International Festival of Modern Art “PLARTFORMA”
This art festival combines different forms of visual and performing
arts as well as the artists from Lithuania and foreign countries in one
cultural platform, while uncovering new talents and cultural areas.
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By Greg TWIRBUTT
24 August 2007
Sightseeing
While many opt just to lie on the beach and/or party the night away,
Palanga definitely has some sights worth checking out.
Palanga Pier
At the end of Basanavičiaus Street you’ll find an impressive, half-ki-
lometer pier which is one of the symbols of Palanga and has been
a favorite spot for promenaders since 1892. It is also renowned for
being a fabulous place to watch the sun set over the sea.
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Vila Ramybė
Vytauto 54, Tel. +370 460 54124,
Sculpture Garden Open daily: 09:00- 24:00
Take time out to wander through this little Homey interior and peaceful terrace, popular
park and see some creative sculptures. among locals. A friendly place for a quiet beer
during the day or an unpretentious cocktail
Blue Flag Beach by night. Ask for owner Arvydas Samukas,
The beach in Palanga has been given a Blue who is known for mixing a special cocktail
Flag rating which is an international environ- for his clients according to their what he sees
mental award “given to communities which in their eyes. The nearby club by the same
make a special effort to manage their coast- name offers live blues, rock, and folk music
al/inland water environment and beaches in simple surroundings for those who want
with respect for the local environment and to get away from the usual Palanga pop/
nature….It covers four main areas: water techno scene.
quality; environmental information and edu-
cation; environmental management and fa- 1925 Café/Bar
cilities; and safety, services and facilities.” Basanavičiaus 4, Tel. + 370 460 52526,
Open daily: 10:00-24:00
Dining and Entertainment The centrally located, pleasant terrace here
is a good place for a cup of coffee and a rest.
There are plenty of dining and entertain-
ment options in town. We have chosen to Molinis Asotys
focus on some of the less obvious ones that Basanavičiaus 8, Tel. + 370 460 40208,
are known to locals but often missed by Open daily: 11:00- 24:00
tourist books and tourists. For Lithuanian food and high quality local
beer.
L’Ambra Rossa
Vanagupės 31, Tel. +370 460 41199,
Open daily: 12:00- 24:00
Inside the Vanagupė Hotel, about 2 km north
of town, this is one of the best restaurants in
Palanga with its romantic interior and small
breezy terrace featuring excellent French,
Italian, and Lithuanian inspired cuisine. The
Birutė’s Hill
Grilled salmon fillet flavored with forest mush-
The hill is actually the biggest dune in the
rooms crème and black truffle aroma, served
Palanga area and used to be the site of a pa-
on sautéed asparagus, porcini mushrooms and
gan temple for fire worship and an ancient
taglioline pasta al nero di sepia (12E) is divine
observatory in the 14th-15th centuries. Birutė,
and well worth the trip out here.
who died in 1382, was the second wife
of Grand Duke of Lithuania Kęstutis and a
Vila Žvaigždė
priestess/guardian of the sacred fire. Consid-
S. Daukanto 6, Tel. +370 460 49012,
ered to be a goddess, she had a cult follow-
Open daily: 09:00-24:00
ing for years after her death. Later, a chapel
Ukrainian fare in a rustic garden setting just
to St George was built to prevent pagans
off busy Basanavičiaus Street. Their Famous
from worshipping here. A rebuilt version of
Kiev Bortsch (filling, so order a small portion
this chapel (from 1869) still stands on the hill
for 2E) will give you strength for all the kho-
today. There is a bronze sculpture of Birutė
rilka you are supposed to drink with it (kho-
near where her grave is thought to be.
rilka is Ukrainian vodka; here it comes in a
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Dining
guide
With Riga's flourishing restaurant trade there are plenty of places to
choose from, from a quick bite to eat to a more traditional sit-down
dining experience, with most foreign cuisines having made their mark.
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Ģertrūdes 32, C-2, Tel: 7312218, Mon-Fri: Spice of life at indian Raja MediterranEan
12.00-23.00, Sat: 12.00-23.00, Sun: 12.00-22.00 Amphora – A spacious restaurant with three
separate halls in crispy white, sea-blue and
Japanese terracotta orange is located in the quiet Art
VanILLe – This is one of the most elegant Nouveau district in a cozy cellar on Elizabetes
restaurants in coffee-and-creme (vanilla creme, street. This high quality, yet relaxed restaurant,
must be) palette and with dim candlelight. Fu- offers healthy traditional Greek dishes with a
sion-style menu unites European and Japanese European twist as well as large wine list, mostly
cuisine, prepared by the high-skilled eastern coming from the Land of the Gods. Elizabetes
chefs. Vanille is sure to please even the most de- 10b, B-2, Tel: 7338191, Mon-Sat: 12.00-23.00
manding restaurant connoisseur. Vaļņu 26, H-3,
Tel: 7221435, Open daily: 12.00 – 24.00 Pizza
Sumo - Japanese dishes such as sushi, sashi- IL Patio - Though we couldn't find the pa-
mi, tempura, yakitori. This place can get a lit- tio, we did find pizzas baked in a wood-fire
tle pricey if you start to mix and match dishes. oven, delicious pastas and friendly service.
Kungu 8, G-4, Tel: 750 32 44, Open daily: This European-style chain of pizzerias also
11:00-24:00 offers a plentiful all-you-can-eat salad bar for
nobu – is a new up-scale sushi bar in Garden d5. Kaļķu 6, G-3, Tel: 722 0755, Open daily:
Palace hotel, offering sushi and other dishes (Lido Festive Center) - Welcome to Meat 12:00-24:00
of Eastern cuisine. Grēcinieku 28, G-3, Tel: World! This is a must for all visitors to Riga, Paparazzi pizza – First things first, don’t
7359746, Mon-Fri: 12.00 - 24.00, Sat-Sun: and a paradise for kids. The largest timber cor- confuse this Paparazzi with the Paparazzi res-
12.00 - 02.00 ner-jointed building in Europe offers a giant taurant located next door. Same owner, but
Samurajs - offers a mid-range Japanese din- buffet with Latvian meals, as well as different different price levels and menus offered. This
ing experience, but the quality is definitely at international and especially healthy dishes. It one serves fantastic crunchy pizzas made on
the higher end. From a welcoming waitress’ can host up to 1,000 visitors and very often it the open fire. Antonijas 12, C-2, Tel: 750 5710,
bow (irasshaimase) at the entrance to an exten- seems there are even more. There is also a beer Open daily: 12:00-23:00.
sive menu the place spells authentic. Kaļķu 2, cellar, where you can try their special home- pomodoro - The owners have added a real
B-3, Tel: 7503142, Open daily: 12:00 - 24:00 brewed honey beer. After your meal, you can Italian flavor to the place, especially regard-
enjoy the exhibitions, the unique architecture ing the menu and interior. Whilst enjoying the
Jewish and the rides, like traditional Latvian bungee Italian music, you can try the authentic food
Shalom – Genuine jewish cuisine. A.Briana jumping. Krasta 46, D-4, Tel: 750 4420, Beer including pizzas, salads, pastas and soups,
10, Tel: 7377373, Open daily: 12.00-22.00 cellar: 12:00 - 24:00, Bistro: 10:00 - 23:00, Ex- with a selection of Italian wines and drinks in-
press restaurant: 13:00-24:00 cluding herbal Grappa or Nastro Azurro beer.
Korean Staburags - Here you can see what Latvia Vecpilsētas 8a, G-3, Tel: 7211044, Mon-Thr:
Soraksans - The food is cooked by Korean really is about, with gigantic portions of ribs, 11.30 - 24.00, Fri-Sun: 11.30 - 01.00
chefs making the dishes extra pleasing. Ban- pork, potatoes and beer in liter mugs, accompa-
quet room is available for private functions. nied by merry folk music. The long dark corri- Russian
Miesnieku 12, F-2, Tel:722 9068, Open daily: dors, massive wooden furniture and decorations Arbat – Named after a famous Moscow
12:00-23:00 from past times provide the necessary setting promenade street, this restaurant offers tradi-
for a great meal. Enjoy your meal just like they tional Russian cuisine and genuine hospitality.
Latvian did in good old days. An unforgettable experi- R.Vāgnera 3, G-3, Tel: 7214057, Open daily:
Alus ordenis (Beer Medal) - Latvian style ence! Čaka 55, C-2, Tel: 729 9787, Open daily: 12.00 – 24.00
beer cellar with a wide selection of local beers 12:00-24:00 Slavu Restorāns – This chain restaurant
on tap. The cozy atmosphere and the ceramic promises lavish grand scale Russian cuisine,
beer mugs are a beer drinkers dream. The food
is country style with many hearty treats such as
steak and potatoes with your choice of gravy-
just like your grandmother used to make. Alus
Ordenis is easily found next to the German
Embassy and under the Black Cat bar. Raiņa
bulvāris 15, H-2, Tel: 781 4190, Open daily:
12:00-24:00.
Alus sēta (Beer Garden) - Step back in time
in this very popular Latvian theme self-service
restaurant. We recommend the ribs and cabbage
stew, or try the pork and potatoes. We promise
you won't be hungry for the next few days! This
place won't leave you thirsty either; try one of
the many micro-brewed beers available on tap.
It used to have cheap beer, no more. Non-smok-
ing tables are available. Tirgoņu 6, F-3, Tel: 722
2431, Open daily: 11:00-01:00
rozengrals - A true one of a kind place that
must be seen to be believed. The theme here
is the dark ages, and dark it is with hundreds
of candles lighting the restaurant. All the hired
help are nicely dressed to fit the part and the
food is of the time as well, but the plumbing is
surely modern with an authentic twist. Rozena
1, F-3, Tel: 722 0356, Open daily: 12:00-24:00
Lido Atpūtas Centrs
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Scandinavian International
Columbine - Though Columbine restaurant Bergs - Stylishly located in the shopping
is located in a Swedish-owned hotel, the food bazaar of the same name this hotel restaurant
could be called international. The surround- serves great food by one of Latvia’s best young
ings are tastefully done to match the wonder- chefs. Elizabetes 83/85, C-2, Tel: 777 0957,
ful menu. Aspazijas bulv. 36/38 (in Hotel Open daily: 12:00 - 24:00
Metropole), H-3, Tel: 722 5411, Open daily: Fabrikas RestorĀns - Fabrikas Resto
For java junkies there are a few new places 11:00-23:00 rāns is located across the river Daugava, in the
and some good trusted names to choose from. Kīpsala neighborhood. The uniqueness of the
You are sure to find one that fits your taste Spanish restored brick and wooden buildings here give
from the trendy to the traditional. Here are El Primero - This Spanish restaurant with the area a laid-back charm. Not to mention the
some recommended locations.
its minimal interior, heavy black oak chairs, sweeping view of the river, where you can linger
candlelight and posters of bullfighters is a good and watch the boats and the hustle and bustle of
Charlestons Cappuccino Bar
Warm interior with a lot of tasty treats to place to enjoy some of your Spanish favorites. the city life across the water. The menu is quite
choose from. Blaumaņa iela 38/40, C-2, Tel: Smilšu 6, F-2, Tel: 732 3664, Mon-Fri: 11:00- diverse and at lunch it can get packed. For an
777 0573, Open daily: 08:00-24:00, 23:00, Sat: 11:00-24:00, Sun: 12:00-23:00 eatery on the other side of the river to be doing
so well signifies that they are doing something
Coffee Nation Steakhouses right. Balasta dambis 70, A-2, Tel: 787 3804,
Modern and minimalist look for the trendy. Steiku Haoss (Steak Chaos) - Some of the Open daily: 11:00-24:00
Tirgoòu iela 4, F-3, Blaumaņa iela 5, C-2, best steaks in town! This is also the only place Gutenbergs - Hotel Gutenbergs has done a
Valdemāra iela 21, B-2, Pulkveža Brieža 7, that I have ever had large Idaho baked potatoes fine job of offering two unique places to dine. On
B-2, Tel: 777 8222, Open daily: 08:00-22:00 in Latvia. If you order the XXL steak you can the bottom floor you have a formal dining room,
share it with a friend. The interior is very west- and on the roof terrace in the warmer months you
Double Coffee ern, with horse saddles for bar stools. Meistaru have a more casual seating arrangement, with a
With a name like double coffee, you expect 25, G-2, Tel: 722 2419, Open: 10:00 - till the great view of Riga's rooftops. Doma laukums 1
a little bit more, and you get it with lunch, last client, or Tērbatas 41/43, C-2, Tel: 727 (in Hotel Gutenbergs), F-2, Tel: 781 4090, Open
alcoholic cocktails and desserts available. 2707, Open: 10:00 - 1:00, Sat, Sun 11:00-1:00; daily: 12:00 - 23:00
Vaļņu 11, B-3, Tel: 7503198, Tērbatas 5, C- Grēcinieku 26, B-3, Tel: 7224151, Open daily: Panorama - The Panorama restaurant offers
2, Tel: 7217545, Open daily: 00:00-24:00. 11:00 - last customer, Sat-Sun: 12:00 - last cus- ample options to meet your needs as a guest.
tomer. Impress your clients with a spectacular view of
Monte Kristo
steak house DOME - Located just off of Old Riga's panorama and the Daugava River.
Charming café with an assortment of cakes
and sandwiches to choose from. Ģertrūdes Riga’s main Old Town square, Doma laukums, For a romantic evening, escort your date to the
iela 27, C-2, Tel: 731 6361, Mon-Sat: 09:00- this is what could be considered one of Riga’s north end of the restaurant for a candle-lit din-
21:00, Sun: 11:00-20:00 true international steak houses, offering juicy ner, complete with piano or string music, or just
steaks and traditional European fare. Smilšu 2, relax with the morning paper while you sit down
Cadets de Gascogne F-2, Tel. 732 00 37, Open daily: 11.30 - 01.00 to a Sunday brunch. Radisson SAS Daugava,
A great place to have a quick sandwich or Kugu iela 24, B-3, Tel: 706 1111, Open daily:
spend some time indulging in delicious pas- Swiss 7:00-23:00
tries. (Jekaba Kazarmas) Basteja bulv. 8 B-2, Alpenrose - The lovely decorated interior PiramĪda - Those who are seeking an intimate
Tel. 732 0103, Daily: 07:00-20:00. and exterior put you right in the mood for that and elegant ambience and outstanding service
Swiss experience (without the yodeling). The will discover culinary treasures in the Piramīda
pickles, marinades, confectionery, the Tsar’s fish meat-filled hot apples, pickled veal, home Restaurant. Situated under a glass pyramid the
soup, solyanka, okroshka, pelmeni, vareniki, baked breads and Swiss wines are to die for and restaurant offers excellent internation cuisine
sterlet, sturgeon, of course with a shot of crystal we haven't even gotten to the many fondues on and fine wines. In summer there is a special open
vodka. Blaumaņa 9, C-2, Tel: 7283974, Opena offer. The hills are indeed alive with the sound terrace with grill menu. Restaurant open daily:
daily: 12.00 – 23.00 of music. Jauniela 16, F-3, Tel: 722 0402, Open 07:00 - 23:30, terrace: 10.00 - 24.00. Reimersa
daily: 12:00 23:00 1 (in Reval Hotel Rīdzene), H-1, Tel: 732 4433,
Seafood Open daily: 11:00-24:30
SKONTO Zivju restorāns - When peo- Tex-Mex Raibais balodis (Colorful Pigeon) - Lo-
ple think of a fish restaurant in Riga, they think El Charlito's - When you’ve had all the cated in the quaint surroundings of the Konventa
of Skonto Zivju Restorāns. This upmarket res- potatoes and cabbage you can stomach and Seta in Old Town, this restaurant offers a wide
taurant serves a complete menu of submarine are craving something with a little more of a variety of international dishes. The interior has
dishes. You can choose your lobster or trout bite, its time to go south of the border. No, not just been redone to complement its romantic in-
straight from the aquarium. The food might Lithuania, but Mexico! El Charlito has all your terior. It is also an ideal place to have a grand
be a little pricey, but it reflects the quality you Tex-Mex standards, served in a well-decorated breakfast. Kalēju 9/11, G-3, Tel: 708 7580, Open
receive. Vāgnera 4, G-3, Tel: 721 6713, Open atmosphere. Blaumaņa 38/40, C-2, Tel: 777 daily: 11:00-24:00
daily: 12:00-24:00 0572, Open daily: 11:00-24:00 Vive le Figaro!
Corallo – Leave it to an Italian to create such La Salsa – the menu consists of European Vive le Figaro is a new restaurant in Riga, of-
a wonderful seafood restaurant in the capital of and hot and spicy Mexican favorites, such as fering Spanish-inspired sophisticated setting
the Baltics. The dishes are like sunshine on a burritos, chilies, and quesadillas. Latino music for a wonderful dinner. The menu in le Figaro
plate no matter what the weather; oysters, tiger is the leading motive in this place, so come here is international, offering everything form juicy
prawns, lobster and fresh fish are the norm here. and learn the steps. Pils 7, F-2, Tel. 722 40 07, steaks to fresh seafood. On the weekends there
Open: Thur-Sat: 18:00-23:00 (Berga Bazars) Mon-Sat: 11.00 - last customer, Sun: 12.00 - is live piano music, the restaurant can take pride
Marijas 13, C-2, Tel: 728 4048 last guest of is its great service. Grēcinieku 26, F-3, Tel.
Gastronome - is the name for the store of 26699966, Open: Mon-Thr: 11 - 23.00, Fri-Sun:
finest gourmet foods and delicacies from all over UZBEK 12.00 – 01.00.
the world. Gastronome also features a seafood Registan Art – traditional Uzbek restaurant
restaurant with open grill-kitchen and their own with an original oriental ambiance and menu. Gourmet
smokehouse. Its chefs offer delicate smoked Don’t make haste, take your time to enjoy Bellevue - Enjoy elegant dining with a pano-
fish, various seafood dishes and other splendid various eastern dishes and don’t leave without ramic view of Riga. The Bellevue is located on
culinary meals. Reval hotel Latvija, C-2, Tel: traditional sweets. Upes 8, C-1, Tel: 7377526, the 11th floor and offers gourmet cuisine served
7772356, Open daily: 11.00 – 23.00 Open daily: 10.00 – 23.00 with style in a pleasant atmosphere. The modern
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Casual
bestsellers - Located in Albert Hotel this
quaint restaurant has the feeling of a large library
and the options on the menu are as wide as the
amount of books on offer. Great for lunch or
dinner. Dzirnavu 33, B-2, Tel: 733 1717, Open
Mon-Fri: 06.30 - 23.30, Sat-Sun: 07.00 - 23.30
Charlestons - With tasty titles like Jack
Daniel’s porkchops and Cognac karbonade, you
know there is something fun happening in the
kitchen. There are two parts to Charlestons, the
lower for lunch, and cafe for quick dining, and
then upstairs for more formal dining. Both do a
fine job of providing good service matched with
good food. Blaumaņa 38/40, C-2, Tel: 777 0573,
Open daily: 12:00-24:00
Melnie mŪki (Black Monks) - Comes highly
recommended by locals and foreigners alike. Po-
lite wait staff that serve up a blend of tasty cos-
mopolitan cuisines. The mix of polished wood,
exposed brick and textile gives it a subdued cozy
feel. Jāņa Sēta 1, G-3, Tel: 721 5006, Open:
12:00-24:00
Red Fred – Don’t worry about the chef burn-
ing your order, or about a fire in the kitchen, as
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Night
guide Bars, nightclubs, casinos & fun centers
Riga, one of the largest cities on the Baltic Sea, has a dynamic entertainment
scene. The diversity of cultures mingling in this town mix to create an
interesting and exciting night out that, if you’re not careful, can easily
stretch into the morning. Dance clubs, bars, casinos and exotic shows can
be found on almost every corner and will accomodate almost all tastes.
BARS 7772217. Open daily: 12.00 - 24.00, Fri-Sat sion perfectly. As soon as you enter through
A. Suns – Not only is A. Suns the right place 12.00 - 01.00. the doors you find yourself in a spacious
to have all your pub grub favorites, it also is lounge featuring comfy dark brown leather
a happening place to meet for a drink or two. Jazz Club Liize – When in jazzy mood, couches and two large modern lamps on the
You’ll find it full almost every night of the week head to this a small music club – restaurant. ceiling, shimmering in unison with the music.
with all sorts of Rigavites enjoying themselves. Every day of the week jazz is served in huge They have a rich selection of cocktails that are
The beers are cold, the waitresses are hot. Be portions: jam sessions every Tuesday, live jazz mixed with great care and professionalism.
sure to reserve a table on Friday nights or dur- concerts every Thursday, Friday & Saturday Prices are rather high, but correspond to what
ing TV sports events. Elizabetes 83/85 (Berga featuring Latvian and foreign jazz musicians. one would expect in such an establishment. As
bazārs), C-2, Tel: 728 8418, Mon-Thr: 10:00- Vecpilsetas 19, G-3, Tel: 2678 94 70. Open of late this has become one of the best bars
01:00, Fri: 10:00-03:00, Sat: 11:00-03:00, Sun: daily: 11.00 - last guest. in Riga. Doma laukums 2, F-2, Tel: 722 8842
11:00-01:00 Open: Mon-Wed: 08:00-24:00, Thr: 08:00-
Hedonia 55 – If you are a true lover of in- 01:00,Fri: 08:00-03:00, Sat: 11:00-03:00, Sun:
Alus Arsenāls – This is a cellar worth ventive cocktails, then Hedonia 55 is the place. 11:00-24:00.
crawling down into. Wide spacious halls, and They have over 70 cocktails to choose from.
firm oak-carved chairs create a medieval at- During the day the music is easy club music Rīgas Balzams – This sophisticated res-
mosphere. A polite staff serves inexpensive and as the day progresses to night the beat will taurant bears the name of the pride of Latvia,
Latvian dishes and beer. Crowds of students pick up. ThingsSimply
have been known –tosimply
Pulkvedis get wild
funat "Riga's Black Balsam". This concoction, made
at night don't let this place forget its real name Hedonia 55. Dzirnavu 55, C-2, Tel: 724 2855, of more than 12 herbs is famous for its medici-
- The Beer Arsenal. Pils laukums 4 (entrance Mon-Thr: 12:00-24:00, Fri: 12:00-06:00, Sat: nal qualities. If the Balzams doesn't seem to
from Arsenāla iela), F-2, Tel: 732 2675, Open 14:00-06:00, Sun: 16:00-24:00 want to go down straight, try ordering a cocktail
daily: 11:00-24:00 containing this dark wonder stuff. "Riga's Black
Lounge Eight – means an escape to a Balsams" is Latvia's answer to Christmas fruit-
Casablanca – While Moroccan cuisine is distinctive realm – exclusive, adventurous cake, so pick up a few bottles while you’re here
served in the ground floor restaurant during the and special, a piece of Mediterranean-Cu- and give the gift that keeps on giving. Torņa 4,
daytime, the basement is a popular lively night- ban sunshine in the heart of Old Riga. Immerse F-2, Tel: 721 4494, Mon-Wed: 10:30-24:00,
club with live jazz music and DJs performanc- yourself in the lazy chill-out mood of “Liberty Thr-Sat: 10:30-01:00, Sun: 11:00-24:00
es. Smilšu 1/3, F-2, Tel. 7225190. Open daily: Island”, sipping various fruit, berry and even
08.00 – 24.00, Fri-Sat: 08.00 - 05.00 sea-buckthorn mojitos and smoking a fat La Sarkans (Red) – This ultra-modern restau-
Casa Del Habano cigar. Lounge 8 makes a dif- rant and club spaning three floors serves up a
Coyote Fly – This funky place in charcoal- ference to most of the noisy bars in Riga, by mean menu and tasty cocktails. This place re-
grey and lipstick-red colors is inspired by the attracting a more mature and classy audience. ally comes alive on the weekends. Very quickly
famous NYC Coyote bar. The square metallic This is one of the hottest spots, where local Sarkans has made a name for itself by entertain-
bar-stand with exclusively female bartenders celebrities mingle with prominent Riga busi- ing the young and beautiful. You may find some
in the center is wide enough for table danc- nessmen, so make sure to get a reservation. lawyers here too. Stabu 10, C-2, Tel: 727 2286,
ing. DJs are performing various styles of music Vaļnu 19 (entrance from Glēznotāju), B-3, Tel: Mon-Thr. 10:00-24:00, Fri: 10:00-04:00, Sat:
on the weekend, keeping the crowd bouncing 7359595. Open: Sun – Wed: 12.00 - 24.00, Thr 12:00-04:00, Sun: 12:00-24:00
in rhythm. The Coyote Fly bar definitely gets – Sat: 12.00 - 03.00
the thumbs up for the smart and sexy interior Skyline Bar – Even if you can't get a win-
and the ultimate Friday night out atmosphere. Mārtiņi bārs – This nightclub in the old dow seat to look at Riga from the 26th floor
Palasta 3, F-3, tel: 7227793, Open: Mon-Wed: town is swinging to the beat with the trendy. while sipping fabulous cocktails, this bar is
10.00 – 24.00, Thr-Sat: 12.00 – 02.00. Styled with the Martini logo and look, it feels as worth visiting. You can enjoy the scenic view
if you have just stepped out of one of their ad- from the glass elevators carrying you smoothly
D’Vine Grape and Spirits Bar - This vertisements. Kaļķu 12/14, G-3, Tel: 722 2205, up and down the side of the Reval Hotel. Being
wine and tapas bar puts traditional pleasures Mon-Fri: 13:00-last custumer, Sat-Sun: 14:00- as fashionable a place as it is, this bar attracts
into a futuristic setting, sleek metal and lac- last custumer. both the Latvian elite and foreign businessmen.
quer beneath the fuchsia glowing ceiling. Glass Elizabetes 55 (Reval Hotel Latvija - 26th floor),
from all sides lets you see - and be seen by NEW Balzāma bārs – Balzāma Bārs is a C-2, Tel: 777 2222, Open daily: 15:00-01:00,
– the streets of Riga as you sip brandy, wine or stylishly smooth place, located in Doma Lau- Sat-Sun: 15:00-03:00.
champagne. This modern bar can easily trans- kums Square in Old Town. One should have
form to a mini multi-facility conference or pri- really high expectations in such a fancy neigh- Star Lounge Bar – Located on the top
vate party venue. Elizabetes iela 55, C-2, Tel. borhood, and Balzāma Bārs rises to the occa- floor of Alberts Hotel, it gives an alternative
36 August 2007
panorama of Riga, creative and stylish set- also being large enough for the more physi-
ting, international crowd and a wide choice of Fashion Club – A fashionable night club cally active rock music crowd. Kaļķu 11a, G-2,
cocktails, wine and beer. Dzirnavu 33, B-2, Tel: in the heart of the city. Concerts and fashion Tel. 722 4576, Wed-Sat: 21:00- last customer,
7331717 shows every weekend. Tērbatas 2, C-2, Tel: Sun-Tue: Closed.
Vairāk Saules (More Sun) – On any 2639 3839, Open Thu: 22:00 - 04:00, Fri-Sat:
given night you might spot the likes of a Latvi- 22:00 - 06:00 La Rocca – The largest nightclub in the Bal-
an NHL player, local musicians or the just plain tics, featuring the latest laser, light and sound
beautiful. Most nights swing here, but weekends Kaļķu vārti (The Lime Gate) – Inter- technologies. Waitresses wearing short shiny
are sure to find this place packed. Dzirnavu 60- ested in hearing live folk, pop and rock with a dresses serve lots of young, energetic revellers
1, C-2, Tel: 728 2878, Open: Mon-Thr: 12:00- Latvian flavor? A good place to start would be trying to look their best to impress each other.
02:00, Fri, Sat: 12:00-04:00, Sun: 12:00-24:00 Kaïíu Vārti, right in the heart of the Old Town. If none of that is to your liking you can always
A good place to go for fine dining during the go to the chill-out room, rock bar, or just stare
PUBS day. At night the medieval basement is opened at the spectacular go-go dancers. Brīvības 96,
De Lacy’s – Tired of fake Irish pubs? Then up to concertgoers. The dark, cavernous space C-2, Tel: 750 6030, Fri-Sat: 22:00-06:00, Sun-
De Lacy's is probably the answer to your oth- is a remarkably intimate place for acoustic sets Thu: Closed
erwise unlikely-to-be-fulfilled prayers. Stag by some of Latvia's best-loved stars, while
party heaven on weekends. Šķūņu 4, C-3, Tel:
722 9045, Open daily: 11.00-02:00.
Nightclubs
Bites blūza klubs – Often you need to
go a little off the beaten path to find the bright-
est gems. If live blues is your taste, then the
Karaliskas Bites Bluzs Klubs (The Queen Bee
Blues Club) is well worth the trek. Across the
street from Hotel Albert in an area of Riga not
usually associated with nightlife lies this bas-
tion of authentic Americana. Blues artists from
as far away as Chicago and New Orleans twice
a month play this venue as well as local artists
almost every night. However, the fun doesn't
stop here; the Bee Club is also an excellent
place to go during the day for down-home
American cooking. Dzirnavu 34a, B-2, Tel: 733
3123, Mon-Fri: 08:30-23:00, Sat: 12.00-last
customer.
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A + S – Lāčplēša 60, C-2, Tel: 728 9567, Open Kolonna SPA – situated in Galerija Centrs, at
daily: 06:45-22:00, Sat-Sun: 09:00-20:00 this Spa complex you can get seriously spoiled
by the wide range of beauty rituals: hydrother-
Body & Soul – Brīvības 193d, C-2, Tel: 731 apy procedures, 14 types of massage, Finnish
2943, Mon-Fri:07:00-23:00, Sat-Sun: 09:00- and Turkish sauna, various seaweed and mud
21:00 treatments, body wraps, tanning procedures,
not to mention manicure, pedicure, hair cut-
City Fitness – Marijas 13, C-2, Tel: ting and professional make up. Galerija Centrs,
7288585, Open: Mon-Thr: 07:00-23:00, Fri: Audēju 16, H-3, Tel: 7018034. Mon-Fri: 08.00
07:00-21:00, Sat-Sun: 09:00-21:00. – 22.00, Sat-Sun: 9.00 -20.00
38 August 2007
Shopping
guide
Riga’s best boutiques, speciality shops and department stores
Riga has everything you might want, and the only time you may have to
stand in line is when a great sale is taking place. Riga might not have the
big fashion houses of New York or Paris, but what it does have is quite
distinctive. Discover the unique qualities of the many outdoor markets,
handicrafts and antique stores throughout the center and Old Town.
Credit cards are accepted at most locations, so shop till you drop.
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Smilšu 13 – 601, G-2, Tel: 67227798, Mon- Versace – Cream of the crop of clothes, Montre - Exclusive luxury watches and
Fri:10.00 - 19.00, Sat: 11.00 - 18.00, Sun: shoes and accesspries. Vaļņu 3, G-2, Tel: jewelry for the refined individual. Located in
closed. 67715812, Mon-Fri: 10.00 – 19.00, Sat: 11.00 the Palazzo Italia fashion center. Kr.Barona 2,
– 18.00, Sun: closed. C-3, Tel: 724 0034, Open: 10:45-19:45.
Emporio Armani – Women & men lines
of clothing, accessories & shoes. Elizabetes Toskāna - French fashion by Jean-Paul Putti - One-of-a-kind earrings, rings, neck-
51, B-2, Tel. 67240018, Mon-Fri: 10.00 - Gaultier. Basteja 16 (Basteja pasāža), G-2, laces and cufflinks all made by Latvian jew-
20.00, Sat: 10.00 - 18.00, Sun: closed. Tel: 721 5045, Mon-Fri: 10:00-20:00, Sat: elers. Marstaļu 16, F-3, Tel. 721 4229. Mon-
11:00-19:00, Sun: 11:00-17:00 Sat: 10:00-18:00, Sun: 11:00-16:00
Escada – Escada and Escada Sport col-
lections. Vaļņu 3, G-2, Tel: 67715817, Mon- Wolford - Full collection for men and Ženeva – Sells watches from affordable Fes-
Fri: 10.00 – 19.00, Sat: 11.00 – 18.00, Sun: women undergarments. Tērbatas 28, C-2, Tel: tina to exclusive Omega, Longines, Rado, Ver-
closed. 728 2097, Tue-Fri: 10:00-19:00, Sat, Mon: cace, Gucci, Balmain, Tissot, Jaguar; jewelry
11:00-19:00 by Korloff, Schoeffel and Versace. Audēju 10,
Garage – A selection of modern clothes, H-3, Tel: 67224042, Mon-Fri: 10:00-19:30,
accessories and interior decorations by Latvi- Fashion Sat: 10:00-18:00, Sun: 10:00-17:00
an designers. Marijas 13 (Berga Bazars), C-3, (casual)
Tel: 67288308, Mon - Fri: 10.00 – 20.00, Sat: Gerry Weber – Elegant and practical
10.00 - 19.00, Sun: closed. clothes for women by a famous German
brand. Tērbatas 32, C-2, Tel: 67285954,
GF Ferre – Gianfranco Ferre, GFF col- Mon-Fri: 10.00 – 20.00, Sat: 11.00 – 19.00,
lections. Elizabetes 51, B-2, Tel. 67504882, Sun: 11.00 – 17.00
Mon-Fri: 10.00 - 20.00, Sat: 10.00 - 18.00,
Sun: closed. Mango - Spanish chain of affordable and
trendy women’s and girls’ wear. Brīvības 47,
Hugo Boss – Essence of elegance for C-2, Tel. 728 85 09, Mon-Fri: 10.00 - 19.00,
men and women. Elizabetes 77, B-2, Tel: Sat-Sun: 11.00 - 17.00
670247074, Mon-Fri: 10.00 - 19.00, Sat:
10.00 - 18.00, Sun: closed. Zara – One of the most stylish and beloved
high-street brands all over the world, offer-
Kabuki – Multibrand boutique offering ing women’s, men’s, youngsters and kids’
Kenzo, Valentino, Christian Lacroix. Kungu clothes, shoes and accessories. Tērbatas 30,
4, Tel: 721 00 53, G-3, Mon-Fri: 10.00 - C-2, Tel. 7504387, Mon-Fri: 10.00 – 20.00,
20.00, Sat: 10.00 - 19.00, Sun: 10.00 - 17.00 Sat: 10 – 19, Sun:11.00 – 18.00
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Spice - A mall for a large selection of fruits, 7283271 Mon-Sat: 08:00-21:00, Sun: 11:00-
vegetables, meats, seafood and nonperishable 20:00
goods. Lielirbes 29, Tel: 7807281, Open daily:
10:00-22:00 Spirits and Tobacco
Arka - Good selection of Australian, Italian
Sky & More – a new center, offering wide and South African wines. Tērbatas 10/12, C-
shopping and dining possibilities for all family 2, Tel: 728 4826, Mon-Fri: 10:00-20:00, Sat:
members. Duntes 19a, Tel: 7853417 11:00-17:00
Stockmann - The key to success for the Churchill Club - For the cigar aficionado.
Finnish department store giant Stockmann is a Your smoking and drinking needs are taken care
broad assortment of quality products at com- of with a wide selection of cigars and drinks to
petitive prices. Many foreign goods to be found match. Vaļņu 1, G-3, Tel. 722 2060, Mon-Fri:
at Stockmann can't be found at any other retail 10:00-20:00, Sat: 11:00-18:00
store in Latvia. 13.janvāra 8, C-3, Tel: 707 1200,
Open daily: 9:00-22:00 Latvijas Balzams - Čaka 160, D-2, Mari-
jas 1, C-3, Tel: 722 8715, Mon-Fri: 08:00-22:00,
Red room at DFF
Sun: 09:00-21:00
Sweets
Emihla Gustava Chocolate - This is a
place where your chocolate fantasies come true.
Forget about calories and just indulge. Marijas 13
k.4, C-2, Tel: 728 7510, Open daily: 09:00-22:00,
Sun: 10:00-20:00
Souvenirs Laima - Latvia's largest chocolate confection-
Art Nouveau Riga – Souvenirs and interior ery’s outlet store. Smilšu 20, G-2, Miera 22, Tel.:
designs with Art Nouveau influence. Strēlnieku 721 3970, Mon-Fri: 08:00-18:00, Sat: 09:00-
9, B-2, Tel. 7333030, Open daily: 09.00 - 19.00. 18:00 Sun: 11:00-18:00.
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Hotel
Riga’s best luxury
guide
and upmarket hotels
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Luxury connection, mini-bar, pay-TV, trouser press, full List” the American magazine Condé Nast Traveler
bathroom and even a single-use Kodak camera. features the Hotel Bergs among the 100 best hotels
Baltic Beach Hotel Spa & resort The lounge bar and the two respected restaurants worldwide in 2004. This boutique hotel with its
(in Jūrmala) offer excellent food and exceptionally friendly modern interior offers its clients a chance to relax
Ideally located on the shore of the Baltic Sea, this staff. The hotel is also handicap accessible. and enjoy some of its amenities such as the library
elegant hotel fully renovated in 2004 offers 165 Pils 12, F-2, Tel: 704 4000, Fax: 704 4001, and clubroom. Decorated with the owner's own im-
comfortable well-appointed rooms, suites and e-mail: grandpalace@schlossle-hotels.com pressive private art collection for a strong cultural
apartments, making it the largest spa in the Bal- Rates: standard €225-270, deluxe €245-295, busi- impression. Hotel Bergs is sure to become a favorite
tics. You can swim in their large pool filled with ness class: €325, junior suite €450, suite €630. destination for travellers. Berga Bazārs, Elizabetes
filtered seawater, exercise in the gym, enjoy a va- 83/85, C-2, Tel: 777 0900, Fax: 777 0940,
riety of saunas, sun-beds or a massage. The hotel e-mail: reservation@hotelbergs.com
offers conference rooms, and a banquet hall ideal Rates: studio €175, Apartment €235, Loft suite
for larger conferences. For entertainment enjoy the REVaL Hotel Rīdzene €269, Penthouse €339. Special longterm rates are
luxurious restaurant, Caviar Club, with a splendid This luxury hotel is a perfect environment for busi- available as well as secure parking.
sea view. Standard rooms feature twin size beds, ness. The Latvian interior is combined with a Scan-
hairdryer, air conditioning, Internet access, mini dinavian flavor. The hotel offers a fitness center and
bar, and a private safe. The superior room features sauna, with a great panoramic view of the nearby
more amenities such as a king size bed, and what park. Comfy rooms designed in reddish tones with Europa Royale Riga
is more important - separate exit to balconies. Jūras all the necessary extras for business travellers. En- Overlooking the majestic Vērmanes Park this 19th
iela 23/25, Majori, Jurmala, Tel: 777 1400, Fax: joy outstanding meals in one of the best restaurants century luxurious five-floor hotel is well known
777 1410, e-mail: reservations@balticbeach.lv, in Riga at the hotel restaurant Piramīda. Reimersa as a cultural monument. The Benjamin House, in
Rates: standard: €57-171, comfort: 79 - 221, supe- 1, H-1, Tel: 732 4433, Fax: 732 2600, e-mail: which the hotel is located is a historical building
rior: €164-185, apartment: €128-221, suite: €285 ridzene@revalhotels.com which was fully restored and updated with modern
- 400, presidential suite with five rooms: €1243, Rates: Daily rates starting from €140, check www. conveniences. The central location makes it very at-
Garden house apartments start at €857 per day. revalhotels.com for prices. Prices include breakfast, tractive for leisure and business travelers. The Old
excluding VAT. Underground parking. All facilities Town and National Opera house can be reached
have wheelchair access. in a few minutes. Businesspeople will find them-
Hotel de Rome selves in close vicinity of the political and business
This 5-star hotel offers almost everything one could districts. Shopping streets and major places of in-
expect. Hallways and rooms furnished with turn-of- terest are close by. Highlights of the hotel include
the century antiques create an elegant mood. Some Radisson SAS Daugava an average of 20m2 rooms, windows in some bath-
of the rooms offer spectacular views of the nearby The internationally-known hotel chain offers one rooms and balconies that overlook the park, and the
park and the Freedom Monument. Enjoy your din- of the best hotels in the Baltics. Each of the spa- most grandiose dining room in Riga.
ner at the renowned restaurant Otto Schwarz on cious rooms has cable TV, mini-bar and a full bath- Standard: €110 - 130, DeLux: €140 - 160, Suite:
the top floor. They offer 3 conference & banquet room. Fitness center and swimming pool are also €280, Presidential suite: €650.
rooms, as well as out of house catering. there for your convenience. Many conferences are Kr. Barona 12, C-2, Tel: 707 9444, Fax: 707 9449;
Kaïíu 28, H-2, Tel: 708 7600, Fax: 708 7606, e- held at this hotel due to its 300 person capacity. Eat e-mail: riga@europaroyale.com
mail:reservation@derome.lv, www.derome.lv in one of the two restaurants, Panorama Restaurant www.europaroyale.com
Rates: single €142, double and superior room €156, and Bar, or the Mediterranean restaurant Talavera.
suite €195, presidential apartment €700. Prices in- The hotel is wheelchair as well as child friendly.
clude breakfast buffet, sauna, service and VAT. Kuģu 24, A-3, Tel: 706 1111, Fax: 706 1100, e-
Parking lot available. mail: reservations.riga@radissonsas.com, Rates: Islande Hotel
standard single/double €142-157, business class Just opened in 2006, the hotel offers all facilities
single/double €168-177, Suite €330, “Sigulda and services which might be expected in a four star
suite” €650, Presidential apartment €980. hotel. The hotel is located on Kipsala, across the
Hotel Grand Palace Parking lot available. river Daugava. A quick 10 minute walk over the
Class and elegance are what this establishment bridge will get you into Old Town. The 205 well-
is all about. Run by the Schlossle Hotel Group, it equipped rooms, including two suites -"Odins"
meets all the highest standards. The hotel has won Upmarket and "Freija" have fantastic panoramic views of the
for the fourth year in a row the best hotel in Latvia Old Town, as does the rooftop restaurant "Arctic
by the body of "World Travel Awards". The deluxe Hotel Bergs lights". The hotel is ideally suited for large tours as
rooms are furnished in English and French classic Hotel Bergs is a designer boutique hotel located in well as families, has a bowling alley, wellness cent-
style. You’ll find a digital in-room safe, direct dial/ the city center and is conveniently located in the er and gym. Kids under 12 get to stay free! With 5
ISDN-lines and phones, voice mail and modem/fax historic Bergs Bazaar complex. In its “2004 Hot conference rooms supplied with the latest technical
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equipment, and the convention center within walk- lous Scandinavian and International cuisine. There suite €120-135, apartments €180.
ing distance, it also makes for the ideal choice for is a complimentary business and fitness center and
business travellers. Singles: €92; Doubles: €107 - sauna. The hotel provides special rates for individual
128; Suites: €200 - 385. guests, groups, and weekend packages. Aspāzijas
www.islandehotel.lv ķipsalas 20, A-2, bulv. 36/38, H-3, Tel: 722 5411, Fax: 721 6140, e- Hotel Valdemārs
Tel: 760 8000, Fax: 760 8001, e-mail: reception@ mail: metropole@metropole.lv; www.metropole.lv Hotel Valdemars, named after a famous Latvian
islandehotel.lv Rates: single from €100-114, double €121, suites public personality, is a modern hotel in a histori-
€179, family room €150. Complimentary business cal building, right in the center of the vibrating
and fitness center. city of Riga. Valdemars is a completely renovated
Hotel Gutenbergs family owned hotel within the beautiful shell of
Enjoy the interior on each floor, designed in dif fer- the 1901 Art Nouveau building. Stay in one of
ent styles. From more intimate in the newer wing, their 84 rooms that are carefully decorated with a
to classical in the older one. Rooms are small, but Rīga "Scandinavian" feel, providing the guests with all
very comfortable, equipped with cable TV, phone The recently renovated lobby, restaurant and the necessary commodities and services. Situated
and bathroom. There is a rooftop summer terrace rooms are spacious and modern. If you ask for a only minutes from Old Town and door-to-door
where you can enjoy wonderful evenings. Modern room facing the park, you will be able to enjoy the with local business centers, Hotel Valdemars is
conference facilities are available as well as non- exciting view of the Freedom Monument and Op- the optimal choice for your visit in Riga, whether
allergic rooms. era house. The hotel provides a large conference it is for business or leisure. The hotel also features
Doma laukums 1, F-2, Tel: 781 4090, Fax: 750 hall for business and banqueting and three smaller a delicious restaurant, full serviced conference and
3326, e-mail: hotel@gutenbergs.lv, Rates: single conference premises. There is a nightclub and a ca- banquet possibilities. Single: €86, Double: €111, Jr.
€115, double €135, Jr. suite €171, suite €225. sino for your leisure as well as the Palm Garden Suite: €126, Suite: €154, Royal Suite: €282.
Restaurant. Aspāzijas bulv. 22, H-3, Tel: 704 4222, K. Valdemara iela 23, B-2. Tel: 733 4462. Fax: 733
Fax: 704 4223, e-mail: info@hotelriga.lv 3001.
Rates: single €120-130, double €150-170, triple
Maritim Park Hotel Riga €190 Jr. suite €200, suite €260, superior suite €660. AINAVAS Boutique Hotel
The famous German hotel chain successfully ex- Parking lot avaliable. This completely unique boutique hotel will defi-
panded to Latvia, offering a great hotel with bright, nitely make your stay in Riga memorable. Each of
modern rooms and one of the largest conference fa- MID-RANGE the 21 rooms is differently decorated. The break-
cilities in Riga. There are all the usual conveniences; fast varies every morning and is served by very
phone, satellite TV, private bath, air conditioner and Albert Hotel polite and attentive staff.
internet connection in each room. All guests get to use Albert Hotel is a moderately priced hotel situated Peldu 23, G4, Tel: 781 4316, Fax: 7814317, e-mail:
the modern fitness center, which includes a sauna and in a quiet center of Riga. An 11-storey building in reservations@ainavas.lv,
steam bath. Eat at the restaurant Bellevue on the 11th the exclusive zone of Art Nouveau architecture. www.ainavas.lv Rates: single €120, double €156,
floor, or try the Park restaurant on the 1st floor. The hotel is also located in the heart of Riga's com- jr.suite €175, suite €195, apartment €240. Prices
Slokas 1, A-3, Tel: 706 9000, Fax: 706 9001, mercial center, within walking distance to nearby include gourmet breakfast, generous amenities and
e-mail: reservations@maritim.lv embassies, major banks, companies, concert halls VAT.
Rates: Standard: €129 - 149, Superior: €189-209, and the Old Town.
Jr. Suite: €270, Ex. Suite: €385. Prices include VAT The hotel's name was chosen in the honor of the phys- SPA HOTEL
and breakfast buffet. Parking lot available. icist and scientist Albert Einstein, and you can feel his
innovative spirit in the creative interior design. Hotel Jūrmala Spa
An impeccably stylish Bestsellers restaurant on the To get that Scandinavian spa feeling you don't have
first floor offers you international cuisine: Italian, to travel north. At the seaside resort of Jurmala you
Reval Hotel Latvija French, Greek, Russian, Chinese and Latvian spe- will find Hotel Jurmala Spa. They have replicated the
This excellent hotel offers everything to make your cialties. On the glass upper floor of Albert Hotel you care and effectiveness of the Scandinavian spa experi-
stay as pleasant as possible. You will find phone, will find a lounge bar with an impressive view of ence. With its high attention to detail, the whole place
mini-bar, hairdryer, climate control and satellite TV, the twinkling lights of Riga's city center. Dzirnavu oozes wellness with many spa procedures to choose
as well as a fitness center, 16-hour room service, 33, B-2, Tel: 733 1717, Fax: 733 1718, Rates: single from. Natural materials are used whenever possible
laundry and valet service, shops, beauty salon and €84, double €84, family €122, business class €137. throughout, creating a truly relaxing interior. Most
underground parking for up to 40 cars. You certainly rooms have a vast view of Jurmala and the surround-
won't feel bored here either. You can enjoy the spec- ing seaside area, and all rooms are non-smoking.
tacular view from the Skyline bar on the 26th floor, Hotel Lielupe Most rooms have wooden floors and splendid large
have an excellent meal in the Esplanade restaurant, (in Jūrmala) stone tiles in the bathrooms. Hotel Jurmala Spa - Jo-
and have fun in the Olympic Voodoo casino. With Just a hop, skip and a jump away from the beach, mas 47/49, Majori, Jūrmala, Tel: 778 4415
nearly 600 modern rooms for you to choose from, this hotel includes a vast amount of amenities. Standard €127 - 134, twin de lux €169, superior
there is sure to be one to your liking. Bulduru prosp. 64/68, Jūrmala, Tel: 775 2755. LUX €340. Spa packages are also available check:
Elizabetes 55, C-2, Tel: 777 2222, Fax: 777 2332, Rates: tourist: €47 - 80, standard: €77 - 100, com- www.hoteljurmala.lv monthly specials.
e-mail: latvija.sales@revalhotels.com fort: €111 - 134, suite €256, apartment €341.
Rates: Daily rates starting from €99, check www.
revalhotels.com for prices. Breakfast and VAT in-
cluded. TB Palace Hotel & SPA
Konventa sēta More than just a hotel TB Palace Hotel & Spa of-
Homey hotel with a strong Scandinavian feel. The fers the guest the luxury of all that is exclusive. The
hotel is located in an historical place, so much so spa center has only four suites, but complete attention
Metropole that they even have a museum in the basement. is given to the well-appointed rooms and guests. The
This hotel was built in 1871 and completely reno- Rooms are very ornate with original oak beams in spa center offers foreign-trained medical profession-
vated in 1992 with Scandinavian style décor. The the interior. There are five well-equipped confer- als who will guarantee your privacy, offering their
Metropole has become a favourite with business, ence rooms and two high-class restaurants. The sought-after knowledge. Some of the treatments on
diplomatic and leisure travellers alike. The hotel is banquet hall is also available for any function. The offer are the hydrotherapy massage baths and hydro-
located in the Old Town near the National Opera and exceptionally kind staff will make it hard to leave. therapy capsule, which helps relieve stress and eases
central shopping areas. It has 80 stylish rooms with a Kalēju 9/11, C-3, Tel: 708 7501, Fax: 708 7515, the mind and body. Whatever your pleasure, they will
definite Scandinavian touch. The Metropole Hotel's e-mail: reservation@konventa.lv accommodate your needs. Pilsoņu 8, Jūrmala. Tel:
Columbine Restaurant is well-known for its marve- Rates: single €90, double €95, jr. suite €100-110, 714 7094. Well-appointed suites starting at €200.
44 August 2007
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Australia Japan
Arhitektu 1-305, Tel: 722 4251 , Fax: 722 4249 Valdemâra 21, Tel: 781 2001, Fax: 781 2004
46 August 2007
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You want to get to various destinations from offers perfect conditions for the optimization of on board ( excluding tobacco products, maga-
the Baltic States to Scandinavia and West Europe the logistic chains and passengers sailing with the zines and special offers)
in the shortest possible time? No problem with Scandlines-ferries service of the highest quality. - Scandlines also has a large number of
Scandlines’ extensive route network. You simply You desire to continue your journey from special offers for short trips, as well as bus
choose what Scandlines services you want to use Sweden to Central and Western Europe? With and group travel.
to reach your destination. Scandlines you can take advantage of the Trel-
From the Latvian port of Ventspils, Scand- leborg (SE) – Rostock (D) service (3 times per Good Morning Ticket
From 01.07.07 Scandlines offers the “Good
Morning Ticket” on the route Ventspils – Nynä-
shamn vv. This ticket can be bought for depar-
tures on Monday and Sunday from Nynäshamn
and for departures on Wednesday from Vent-
spils.
The ticket price includes the ferry crossing
from port to port as well as 2 meals on board
(brunch and dinner) without any seat or cabin res-
ervation. Passengers can enjoy the crossing in the
restaurant, the Panorama bar or on the outdoor
sundeck if the weather is nice. If needed, passen-
gers can book a pullmanseat or a cabin on board.
Then they would have to pay the price difference
to the regular price.
The “Good Morning Ticket” costs SEK 325
or 35 € per person + SEK 95 or 10 € port fee per
person.
lines gateway from the Baltic States, combined day) and the Trelleborg (SE) - Sassnitz (D) route The price for a private car (up to 6 meter
cargo/passenger ferries set course to Rostock (5 times per day). Another low priced alterna- length) is 785 SEK or 85 €.
(Germany), Karlshamn and Nynäshamn (Swe- tive offered by Scandlines are the Sweden transit “We hope that this new ticket offer for our
den). tickets from Helsinborg (SE) to Helsingør (DK) clients will be a good alternative to travel be-
With the Ro-Pax vessels “Ask” and “Urd” via Denmark to the most frequented routes to tween Sweden and Latvia and back with a sailing
operating on the Ventspils - Rostock route you Germany, which are the Rødby – Puttgarden and time of only 11 hours for a nice low price”, the
are able to reach Central and Western Europe via Gedser - Rostock- route. route manager Brian Lindberg said.
the port of Rostock with its excellent hinterland On the Rødby - Puttgarden route 4 mod- From today you can book this new ticket in all
links in just about 26 hours. ern, identically designed double-ended ferries Scandlines Service Centres, Port Agencies and at
From Klaipeda (Lithuania) the Scandlines cross the Fehmarn-Belt in just 45 minutes at 30- your Travel Agency.
cargo ferry “Sea Corona” takes course to Aa- minute-intervals.
benraa and Arhus (Denmark). “One of the most The Gedser - Rostock service is playing an
important ferry lines for Latvian travellers is the increasingly important role in the Scandinavia Reservation and information
Ventspils – Nynäshamn (60 km to Stockholm) - Southern Europe and Scandinavia - Southeast around the clock
connection. The ferry “Petersburg”, by many of Europe transport corridors. The route is served by
our regular customer known from the early Klai- two ferries, guaranteeing a crossing time of just 1 From the office or from home – with a simple
peda service, takes 5 times per week course to hour 45 minutes at two hour intervals from both mouse click at www.scandlines.lv, you can obtain
Nynäshamn. The travelling time is only 11 hours ports. direct information about virtually all the routes
and an additional plus is, that all meals on board Travelling and from Ventspils (see timetable on page 36), as well
are included in the ticket price”, says Veronika saving with Scandlines as reserve tickets. You can contact the Scandlines
Kaliakina manager of Scandlines UAB. Each Scandlines customers can now save even more Servicecenter Balticum in Klaipeda.
week the four Scandlines-ferries travelling be- with the “Scandlines Bonus Card ”. From Monday till Friday 09.00 – 18.00
tween Ventspils and Germany/Sweden, equipped After 10 one – way journeys from / to Ventspils, and Saturday 10.00 – 16.00
e.g. with comfortable cabins with WC, shower registered holders of the “Scandlines Bonus Tel: 00371-77-96900
and TV, are carrying more than 1300 trucks and Card” will receive , where capacity permits: www.scandlines.lv
trailers, hundreds of passenger cars and about - a free one –way crossing (port charges Scandlines UAB
1000 passengers. extra) N. Sodo 1, LT – 92118 Klaipeda
Due to both new terminals for cargo units and - a free cabin ( same class, depending on
passengers – the new passenger terminal will be availiability)
48 August 2007
Airport 7444444, Fax: 702 44 00, Mon-Fri: 09:00-19:00 shares issued on the London Stock Exchange. Pils
Riga international airport (RIX), lies 8km south- Norvik banka - Listed among the 5 largest Latvian 23, F-2, Tel: 800 80 09, Fax: 721 53 36, Open 09:00
west of the city. Bus N°22 leaving from Abrenes or banks. This bank is also among the leaders in terms of - 17:00
13. Janvāra will take you there for 0.30, while bus the most significant bank performance indicators and HVB Bank - Was founded in December 1996 as Vere-
N°22A leaving from the Orthodox Cathedral costs ratios -profitability, return on equity (ROE) and return insbank Riga and is a 100% subsidiary of Vereins- und
0.38. A taxi from center of Riga will be about 4.6-
12 depending upon company and time of day. 704 1122, Fax: 7041111 50
on assets (ROA). E. Birznieka - Upīša 21, C-3, Tel:
календарь
Westbank AG, Hamburg. Elizabetes 63, C-2,
Tel: 708 5500, Fax: 708 5507
Aeroflot - Skolas 9, Tel: 7240226, Fax: 731 32 50,
Mon-Thr: 09:00-17:00, Fri: 09:00-17:00 51 события
Car rental месяца
AirBaltic - Airport, Tel: 9006006, Fax: 720 75 05 ,
Mon-Thu: 06:30-19:00, Fri: 06:30-19:00, Sat: 06:30- 52 новинки риги
Avis - Lāčplēsa 92, B-3, Tel: 722 5876,
Fax: 782 0441, Open daily: 08:00-17:00
18:00, Sun: 06:30-18:00
British Airways - Airport, Tel. 720 7097, 62 рестораны
Budget - Airport, Tel. 720 73 27, Fax 720 76 27, Open
daily: 09:00-20:00, www.budget.lv
Mon-Fri: 11:00-17:00, Sat-Sun 13:00-16:00.
City Centre, (Jēkaba Kazarmas), Torņu 4/IIIa, G-2, 66 ночная жизнь
Baltic Car Lease - Sixt Franchisee Airport, Aspāzijas
28, B-3, Tel: 720 7121, Fax: 720 7131, Open daily:
Tel. 732 6737, Mon-Fri: 09.00 - 18.00. Sat-Sun:
closed. 68 магазины
09:00-17:00
Car4rent - Prices from 14Ls/day. Čaka 52, C-2, Tel:
ČSA - Airport, Tel: 720 7636,
Mon-Sun: 05:30- 17:00, except Fri: 09:00-17:00 70 гостиницы
731 6185, Mon-Fri: 10:00-19:00, Sat-Sun: closed.
Europcar - Basteja bulv. 10, G-2, Airport arrival hall,
Finnair - Airport, Tel. 720 70 10, 720 73 60, Tel: 722 2637, 922 2637 (24h), Fax: 782 0360, Mon-
Mon-Fri: 09:00-17:30, Sat-Sun: 09.00-13.00; City Fri: 09:00-18:00, Sat-Sun: 09:00-17:00
centre, Barona 36, C-2, Tel. 724 3008; Latvijas banka (National Bank of Latvia) The Bank Hertz - Aspāzijas 24, H-2, Airport arrival hall, Tel:
Mon-Fri: 09.00 - 17.00 of Latvia is the central bank of the Republic of Latvia. 720 7980, Opne daily: 08:00-23:00
KLM - Riga International Airport, Tel: 766 8600, Fax: Valdemāra 2a, B-2, Tel: 702 2300, Fax: 702 2420 National Car Rental - Airport arrival hall, Tel: 720
766 8207, Open: Mon.-Fri. 05.00-17.00 Latvijas Krājbanka - A/S Latvijas Krajbanka was 7709, 24hr service Tel. 921 7535, Open daily: 09:00-
Turkish Airlines - Riga Airport, 3rd floor founded in 1924 as Latvijas Pasta Krajkase, and now 21:00
Tel: 7359444, 7359445. Fax: 7359443 has become the first Latvian commercial bank to Opel Rent - Krasta 66, D-4, Tel. 630 5909, 24hrs
AUSTRIAN AirLINES - Airport, Tel: 750 7700, acquire the quality management system's certificate Sixt - Airport, Tel. 720 7121, Fax 720 7131,
Mon-Wed: 05:30-17:30, Thr-Sun: 09:00-18:00 ISO 9001:2000. Palasta 1, F-2, Tel. 709 2020, www.sixt.lv, Open daily: 09:00-18:00
LOT - Mazā Pils 5, F-2, Tel. 7207113, Fax: 724 Fax: 709 2855,
2869; 722 7263; Mon- Fri: 05.00 - 17.00, Sat-Sun: Nordea - Offers a full range of financial and banking Consultants and
12.30-15.30. services to corporate and private customers. Kaļķu 15, lawyers
Lufthansa - Airport, Tel. 750 7711, Fax: 750 7713; G-2, Tel: 709 6096, Fax: 7224149 Hough, Vilciņš, Seppälä & Palubinskas - Corporate,
Mon-Fri: 09.00-17.00, Sat: 06.30-0.30, Sun: 10.00- Parex Bank - Parex Bank is one of the oldest com- employment, financial, international, maritime, real
14.00 mercial banks in Latvia. Since its establishment in estate and taxation law. Valdemāra 34-8, C-2, Tel: 731
Spedair - Excess luggage transport, Tel. 720 7395 1992, it has rapidly grown to become the largest bank 5396, Fax: 731 5434, e-mail: latlaw@apollo.lv
SAS - Airport, Tel. 720 7777, Fax 720 7505, in Latvia. Parex Bank offers a wide variety of retail Kļaviņš & Slaidiņš - Elizabetes 15, C-2, Tel: 781
Mon&Fri: 05.00 - 19.00, Tue-Thr: 05.00- 20.00, Sat: and commercial banking services locally as well as to 4848, Fax:781 4849,
05.00-18.30, Sun: 05.00-21.00; City centre Kaļķu 15, the international community through 10 representative e-mail:advokati@klavinsslaidins.lv
G-2, Mon-Fri: 09.00-18.00. Sat-Sun: closed. offices. Smilšu 3, G-2, Tel: 701 0000, Fax: 701 0001 Loze, GRUNTE & CERS - Blaumaņa 22, C-2, Tel:
Baltic Helicopter - Barona 119, D-2, Tel: 725 5535, DnB Nord - In 1998 NORD/LB started its expansion 783 0000, Fax: 783 0001
300/hr in the Baltic States. Regionally, the bank is on its way Prudentia - Specializing in attracting investments,
toward a good position in retail as well as wholesale raising financing, retrieving funds, protecting assets,
Banks banking. Smilšu 6, G-2, Tel: 800 8005, Fax: 7323449 sustaining or raising company profit margins. Ausekļa
AB.LV - Using state of the art technology to offer a Rietumu Banka - Rietumu Bank is one of the largest 1, B-2, Tel: 721 2324, Fax: 721 4319,
wide range of financial services for domestic as well financial groups in the Baltics, offering banking serv- e-mail: prudential@prudentia.lv
as international customers. Elizabetes 23, B-2, Tel: ices to private businesses and institutional investors. Rödl & Partner - Valdemāra 33, B-2,
777 5222, Fax: 777 5200 Brīvības 54, C-2, Tel: 702 5555, Fax: 702 5260, Open Tel: 733 4280, Fax: 783 0327
Baltic International Bank - Was founded in 1993. 09:00 - 18:00 Skudra & Udris Law Offices - Marijas iela 13
From the very beginning the bank targeted large cor- Trasta Komercbanka - Specializes in consulting on (Berga bazārs), C-3, Tel: 781 2078, Fax: 782 8171,
porate clients and private individuals with significant investments and financial instruments in managing e-mail: attorneys@su.lv
account operations volumes. Kalēju 43, C-3, Tel: capital. Miesnieku 9, G-4, Tel: 702 7777 Sorainen Law Offices - The Pan-Baltic M&A and
7210172, Fax: 721 6870 seb/Unibanka - Unibanka's GDR was the first Business Law Firm. Kr.Valdemāra 21, C-2, Tel: 736
Hansabank - JSC Hansabanka, one of the leading Latvian security released in international markets, and 5000, Fax: 736 5001, e-mail: sorainen@sorainen.lv
commercial banks in Latvia. Kaļķu 26, G-2, Tel: Unibanka is the first corporation in the Baltics with
August 2007 49
Август в Риге
1 2 3 4 5
Что: фестиваль Что: фестиваль Что: фестиваль
итальянской музыки барокко «Звезды балета в
музыки Farinelli Fest Юрмале»
Где: эстрада Где: Домский Где: к/з
«Огре» собор «Дзинтари»
Когда: 20.00 Когда: 19.00 Когда: 19.00
6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Что: концерт Что: концерт Что: концерт Что: Что: Что: фестиваль
Александра Максима Галкина Николая Баскова 10 международный Празднование SALSA BALTICUM
Малинина Где: к/з Где: к/з фестиваль 800-летия Сигулды 2007
Где: к/з «Дзинтари» «Дзинтари» духовной музыки Где: город Где: Reval Hotel
«Дзинтари» Когда: 19.00 Когда: 20.00 Где: церкви Риги Сигулда Latvia
Когда: 20.00 Инфо:
www.sigulda.lv
13 14 15 16 17 18 19
Что: музыкальный Что: Что: концерт
фестиваль дни города Риги Владимира
SUMMERTIME с Инфо: Кузьмина
Инессой Галант www.rigassvetki.lv Где: к/з
Где: к/з «Дзинтари»
«Дзинтари» Когда: 19.00
20 21 22 23 24 25 26
Что: концерт Что: фестиваль Что: концерт
группы Би-2 и современного Ирины
Латвийского искусства «Белая Аллегровой
Национального ночь 2007» Где: к/з
симфонического Где: по всей Риге «Дзинтари»
оркестра Когда: 20.00
Где: к/з
«Дзинтари»
Когда: 20.00
27 28 29 30
Сентябрь
50 Август 2007
События
Екатерина Стрельцова
месяца
Чем заняться в Риге в августе? Во-первых, приглашаем вас на день рождения Риги. В этом
месяце столица по традиции отмечает свой день рождения - с народными гуляниями,
песнями, плясками, угощениями и безудержным весельем. Тем из вас, кто жаждет более
спокойного отдыха, советуем посвятить хотя бы один вечер музыке, а именно посетить
музыкальный фестиваль Summertime: классика, романсы, джаз или сальса, – музыка под
любое настроение.
Что касается «материковой» Риги, то и непринужденная дружеская атмосфера.
здесь заскучать будет невозможно. Ве- В этом году в программе фестиваля со-
чером 17 августа начало праздника про- стоятся концерты таких исполнителей
возгласит музыка башен Старого горо- как Mingus Big Band (США), ансамблей
да. Во время праздника пройдет также «Jazz via Classics», «Виртуозы Москвы»,
фестиваль музыки барокко Farinelli™ «Терем-квартет» (Россия), «Real Group»
Fest 2007. 17-го и 18 августа на Домской (Швеция), «Maraca» (Куба) и других.
площади состоятся концерты под от- Торжественное открытие фестиваля с
крытым небом. В парке у Бастионной участием Инессы Галант и Латвийского
горки 17 августа откроется фестиваль Национального симфонического оркес-
цветочных композиций, а вечером 18 тра состоится 11-го августа в концерт-
августа в небе над набережной Даугавы ном зале «Дзинтари». 12-го августа в
распустятся красочные цветы фейервер- Дубулты, в Евангелическо-лютеранской
ков, из которых зрители будут выбирать церкви пройдет концерт духовной му-
самый лучший. Если вы проголодаетесь зыки с участием патронессы фестива-
или устанете – к вашим услугам самый ля. 14 и 15 августа не пропустите дни
длинный в Риге стол, который, словно русской музыки: 14 августа в Дзинтари
на средневековой ярмарке, протянется выступят «Виртуозы Москвы» и «Те-
вдоль набережной 11-го Ноября. Здесь рем-квартет», а концерт 15 августа бу-
вы сможете отведать традиционные ла- дет посвящен жемчужинам русской во-
тышские блюда и выпить бокал холод- кальной музыки. Вечером 15 августа на
ного пива. сцене «Дзинтари» в сумасшедшем тан-
Это лишь некоторые из более чем 60 це закружится ансамбль турецких де-
Гуляй, Рига! мероприятий, которые пройдут в сто- рвишей. После закрытия фестиваля 17
С 17 по 19 августа, по традиции, лице во время Дней города. Подроб- августа состоится Best Salsa After Party
Рига празднует свой день рожде- ную информацию вы найдете на сайте в пылких кубинских ритмах.
ния – на этот раз в 806-й раз. При- www.rigassvetki.lv. Summertime пройдет в церквях Риги и в
глашаются все! Дни города – это из- Юрмале, концертном зале «Дзинтари».
любленный праздник рижан и гостей Музыка лета Билеты на фестиваль вы можете приоб-
столицы, все в эти дни предаются без- Необычным событием, которое при- рести в кассах города, также доступны
заботной радости и веселятся от души! дется по душе всем меломанам, обеща- абонементы. С более подробной про-
В этом году праздник пройдет под зна- ет стать фестиваль Summertime, орга- граммой фестиваля вы можете ознако-
ком водной стихии, так как согласно низованный латвийской оперной дивой миться на сайте www.hbf.lv.
легенде, Рига была основана на речке Инессой Галант. Уже третий год подряд
Ридзене, которая и дала название го- признанная во всем мире латвийская
роду. Мероприятия запланированы на оперная певица собирает своих друзей
территории, которую очерчивает аква- – исполнителей и музыкальные коллек-
тория реки Даугавы, начиная от Остров- тивы различных жанров и стилей со
ного моста (Salu Tilts) до Андреевского всего мира.
острова (Andrejsala), где 17 августа Многообразие жанров – одно из обяза-
пройдет чемпионат по виндсерфингу, тельных условий фестиваля. В праздни-
18-го – кубок Прибалтики по вейкборду, ке летней музыки Summertime собира-
а также яркие, высокоскоростные лодки ются не только мастера оперы и джаза,
будут соревноваться в рамках латвийс- камерные певцы и солисты-инструмен-
кого этапа F-2000 World Cup 2007. По- талисты, но и хоры, оркестры, этногра-
любоваться романтичными яхтами с бе- фические коллективы, вокальные груп-
лыми парусами можно будет на регате пы для того, чтобы под августовскими
DnB Nord Regatta 2007, которая прой- звездами дарить свое искусство публи-
дет 18 августа на набережной 11-го Но- ке. Второе обязательное условие: всех
ября. Тем временем по Городскому ка- исполнителей приглашает в Юрмалу
налу, у Оперы, пройдет торжественный Инесса Галант, выдающаяся латвийская
«парад» восстановленной деревянной певица, искусство которой известно во
флотилии. всем мире, поэтому на фестивале царит
Август 2007 51
Новинки
Екатерина Стрельцова
рестораны и гостиницы
Гостиница Avalon Эти необычные светильники – особое
Этим летом в Риге стало одной четырех- украшение гостиницы. Этажи Avalon и
звездочной гостиницей больше. Пред- интерьер номеров оформлены в различ-
ставляем вам новую гостиницу Avalon, ной цветовой гамме – бежевой, синей,
расположенную в исторической части го- красной.
рода. Рядом с гостиницей находится пло- В 111 номерах этого отеля смогут размес-
щадь Альберта, названная в честь осно- титься порядка 200 человек. Во всех но-
вателя Риги епископа Альберта. Avalon мерах (стандартные, бизнес-класс, люкс)
сочетает в себе средневековый шарм и вы найдете все необходимое для прият-
современные технологии. У здания гос- ного отдыха. Комнаты оборудованы кон-
тиницы два совершенно различных фа- диционером, LCD TВ с со множеством
сада. Со стороны делового центра вы телеканалов, телефоном, интернетом,
узнаете гостиницу по футуристическо- сейфом, мини-баром. Бизнес-туристы
му стеклянному фасаду. А глядя на нее непременно оценят встроенную в шкаф
из Старой Риги, не отличите эту гости- гладильную доску с утюгом.
ницу от типичного средневекового дома В гостинице есть конференц-зал, раз-
с крохотными окошками и черепичной меры которого регулируются с помо-
крышей. Из окон номеров открывается щью передвижных стен; лобби-бар,
потрясающий вид на «творческий беспо- отдельная комната для курильщиков,
рядок» крыш и шпилей Старой Риги или открытая терраса на 6-ом этаже с пот-
деловую часть города, на знаменитые ан- рясающей панорамой Старого города.
гары Центрального рынка. Ресторан гостиницы Avalon предлага-
Интерьер гостиницы создан голландским ет завтраки и ужины, а также блюда из
дизайнером Диком Винтерcом. В поме- меню а la carte.
щениях чувствуется определенное се- По соседству с гостиницей расположена
верное влияние: чистые линии, простые товой колодец-атриум, заканчивающийся резиденция Avalon, где вы можете при-
силуэты, комбинация фактур дерева, ме- стеклянной крышей. Пространство уме- обрести квартиру и пользоваться пол-
талла и ткани. В центре гостиницы – све- ло заполнено светильниками-лучами. ным спектром услуг гостиницы.
Екатерина Стрельцова
Новинки
магазины
Мир роскоши в Podium ти предметы интерьера и мебель от ве- предметы интерьера от Versace, Christian
По соседству с Elkor Plaza открылся новый дущих производителей, поскольку в Fischbacher, Missoni, Silit. Здесь масса идей
центр моды и интерьера Podium, который, Podium собраны лучшие образцы пос- для отличного подарка как друзьям, так и
к слову, тоже принадлежит сети Elkor. Те- ледних коллекций, более ста эксклюзив- бизнес-партнерам. Второй этаж – рай для
перь, пока сильная половина человечества ных брендов высшего класса. модниц и модников: последние коллекции
будет занята покупкой бытовой техники Концепция нового центра – сделать про- одежды и аксессуаров от Roberto Cavalli,
и прочих электронных «игрушек», дамы цесс шопинга максимально приятным, Moschino, Trussardi, Missoni, Ermannio
смогут отвести душу, примеряя изящные предлагая покупателям только самые ка- Scervino, Alessandro Dell`Acqua. Мебель
наряды от модных дизайнеров и приобре- чественные товары, безупречное обслу- и эксклюзивная сантехника разместились
тая утонченные предметы интерьера. живание и комфорт. Передохнуть можно на трех верхних этажах. Мебель класси-
Разместившись на пяти этажах общей в итальянском ресторане, расположенном ческого колониального стиля из тепло-
площадью более 11 000 кв. метров, на последнем этаже. го дерева и кожи предлагают такие фир-
Podium стал самым большим в При- На каждом этаже торгового центра – своя мы как Baxter, Fratelli Boffi, Bizzotto. Если
балтике центром моды и интерьера. Те- определенная тематика. На первом эта- вам по душе футуристические настроения
перь у рижан нет необходимости летать же Podium вы найдете столовые принад – вам понравятся современные находки от
в Милан или Париж с целью приобрес- лежности, текстиль и всевозможные Bonaldo, Lema, Desire, Tonin Casa, Moroso,
Horm, Laura Meroni. Podium знакомит ри-
жан с новыми брендами, которые ранее не
были представлены в Латвии, например,
кухни Valcucine, сантехника Joop и Devon
Devon.
Новинки
Екатерина Стрельцова
развлечения
Голубой трамвай 4,2 евро. Экскурсия сопровождается ау- Если и вы захотели прокатиться с ве-
Думаете, путешествие во времени – на- дио-гидом, который рассказывает о до- терком, поспешите – трамвай курсирует
учная фантастика? Вовсе нет, если речь стопримечательностях, встречающихся лишь до конца сентября!
идет о ретротрамвае, сев в который, вы по пути. На конечной остановке все пас-
попадете в начало прошлого столетия, в сажиры получают памятные буклеты с
эпоху югенд-стиля. видами зданий югенд-стиля.
Отреставрированный трамвайчик, ра-
зукрашенный в ярко-голубой цвет, с
элементами известных рижских зданий
югенд-стиля, является отличной альтер-
нативой пешим экскурсиям по кварталам
ар нуво. Несмотря на солидный возраст
(трамвайное сообщение в Риге недавно
отметило свое 125-летие), этот трамвай-
чик очень резв и уже успел стать излюб-
ленным развлечением для туристов. В
интерьере вагончика соблюдена истори-
ческая точность: деревянные скамьи, ко-
ванные медные поручни, кожаные пет-
ли, да что там – даже форма у водителя
точь-в-точь как в начале 20-го века!
Трамвайчик курсирует по необычному
маршруту, по которому не ходит обще-
ственный транспорт. Бело-голубая «ма-
шина времени» совершает короткий тур
по центру города – от павильонов Цен-
трального рынка и далее, по бульвару
Кронвальда, мимо интереснейших ис-
торических объектов. На этом маршруте
10 остановок, на любой из которых вы
можете сойти. Трамвай курсирует раз в
час, и поездка на нем обойдется вам в
Lady Taxi – с ветерком правил служит недавно появившаяся в – любимое женское занятие. Думаем, и
Таксисты нередко обманывают рижс- Риге фирма Lady Taxi. мужчины всегда предпочтут женское об-
ких туристов – это факт. Вероятно, это Особенность Lady Taxi, как несложно щество, пусть даже это короткая поезд-
не столько касается русскоговорящих догадаться, состоит в том, что за рулем ка из пункта «А» в пункт «Б». Все со-
путешественников, так как их, вероят- – исключительно дамы. Приоритет отда- трудницы такси-службы – водители со
но, принимают за местных. Но, услы- ется также клиентам-женщинам, что, ко- стажем, которые не дадут скептически
шав, например, английскую речь, иной нечно, не означает, что мужчинам будет настроенным пассажирам повода ухмы-
таксист может поднять тариф на очень отказано в заказе такси. Такси пользует- ляться на тему «женщина за рулем».
большую высоту. ся большой популярностью среди дам, Расценки Lady Taxi в пределах разумно-
Конечно, так происходит далеко не во поскольку женщина-водитель вызывает го: 1,5 лата посадка, далее – 45 сантимов
всех такси, и приятным исключением из больше доверия, да и поболтать по пути за километр.
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Екатерина Стрельцова
Особенности
латвийской охоты
Т
радиции охоты в Латвии
имеют глубокие корни, Латвия – это не только Рига с ее многочисленными ресторанами и
хоть некогда она здесь кипящей ночной жизнью. В этой стране есть гораздо больше инте-
была запрещена. Сегодня ресных способов времяпрепровождения. Например, охота в латвий-
тысячи людей считают это
занятие видом спорта, хобби, про- ских лесах. Страстный, но, как мы выяснили, очень ответственный
фессией или даже образом жизни. охотник Бернард Лёв, региональный директор гостиниц Schlossle�����������
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рассказал нам о
сугубо как ублажение эго совре-
менного мужчины, в душе которого великолепных возможностях поохотиться в латвийских лесах.
до сих пор жив пещерный добытчик.
Охота, скорее, – это наслаждение таких как лось, олень, косуля. Во кто-то загоняет дичь в условленное
природой и ее дарами. время неподвижной охоты охотник место, где дичь поджидают охотни-
Многообразие латвийской фауны подкарауливает дичь в месте, где ки с ружьями. Успех охоты опреде-
насчитывает 62 вида млекопитающих наиболее вероятно встретить живот- ляется знанием угодий и повадок
и 223 вида птиц. Самая популярная ное, сидя на смотровой вышке или дичи, умением определять её нахож-
добыча охотников – это благород- высоком стуле. Охота загоном прак- дение по различным, иногда мало-
ный олень, косуля, дикий кабан, тикуется в группах, когда между заметным признакам, навыками и
лось, бобер, а также бекас, глухарь, охотниками распределяются роли: внимательностью охотника.
тетерев-косач и вальдшнеп.
Охотиться в Латвии можно прак- – Бернард, чем является охота для
тически в течение всего года, в зави- вас? Это ваше хобби?
симости от разрешения охотиться – Я бы сказал, охота для меня – это
на конкретный вид. Сезон высокой уже образ жизни. Охотник должен
активности, как правило, сменяет- по-настоящему любить природу и
ся затишьем, как например, весной. заботиться о ней. Вы можете уди-
Пик сезона охоты приходится на виться: любить природу и одновре-
конец октября, когда открывается менно убивать животных? Но на это
сезон охоты на большинство видов есть несколько причин. Во-первых,
животных. в человеке, а в мужчине особен-
Существует несколько видов но, до сих пор живет охотничий
охоты: подвижная (бродовая охота, инстинкт, потому что историчес-
скрадывание дичи, выслеживание и ки именно мужчины обеспечивали
тропление) и неподвижная охота, свой род пропитанием. Во-вторых,
а также охота загоном. Бродовая мир дикой природы также влияет
охота – одна из самых доступных на общество. Если в определенной
и распространённых. Она заключа- местности наблюдается излишек,
ется в том, что охотник обыски- например, диких кабанов, это приво-
вает наиболее характерные места дит к разрушительным последстви-
обитания дичи. Скрадывание дичи, ям для фермеров, потому что кабаны
когда охотник очень тихо и незамет- могут просто уничтожить будущий
но выслеживает дичь, используют урожай картофеля или какой-либо
для охоты на пугливых животных, другой сельскохозяйственной куль-
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Сезон охоты
Во многих странах Европы сущес- – Как вы расцениваете латвийское
твуют специальные школы, где законодательство в этой сфере?
будущим охотникам рассказывают о Как наказывают нарушителей?
мире дикой природы. Например, как – Я очень доволен ситуацией в Благородный олень
отличить самца от самки, сколько Латвии, поскольку здесь берут при- 1 сентября – 31 января
длится беременность у определен- мер с Германии. Теперь, когда Латвия Лось
ных видов, и потом ученики сдают стала частью Евросоюза, здесь дейст 1 сентября – 15 декабря
государственный экзамен. вуют строгие европейские нормы,
Латвия унаследовала традиции регулирующие ситуацию. Прежде Косуля (самцы)
охоты от Германии и Австрии. Как мы могли отстреливать бекаса по 1 июня – 30 ноября
бы странно или глупо это не зву- весне, а теперь сезон перенесли на
чало, мы уважаем свою добычу. сентябрь, потому что весной – сезон Косуля (самки)
Например, существует ритуал, когда размножения этих птиц. В Латвии, 15 августа - 30 ноября
мы, в знак уважения, кладем веточ- если человек охотится без лицензии Дикий кабан
ку дерева в пасть убитого животно- и в запрещенное время, власти пос- 1 мая - 31 января
го. Мы также обмакиваем в кровь тупают с ним по всей строгости, и
животного другую веточку и пере- это справедливо. У меня есть своя Бобер
даем ее охотнику, подстрелившему собственная территория для охоты, 1 августа – 31 марта
добычу, в знак нашего уважения но я не могу охотиться там когда
перед его храбростью. захочу – мне необходимо извещать Глухарь
Охотничьи традиции берут свои власти о том, что в такое-то время я 10 апреля – 10 мая
истоки в 14 – 15 веках, когда охота буду охотиться с таким-то количест-
стала отдельной профессией. В те вом человек, иначе работники леса, Тетерев-косач
времена животных стали подраз- услышав выстрелы, примут нас за 1 сентября – 31 октября
делять на «высокую» и «низкую» браконьеров. Волк
дичь, поскольку аристократы не Правительство ежегодно выда- 15 июля – 31 марта
хотели, чтобы на столах простых ет определенное количество лицен-
людей было то же самое, что и зий на отстрел конкретных видов, Рысь
у них. Сегодня это подразделение существуют также временные огра- 1 декабря – 31 марта
тоже существует, оно не зависит от ничения. Например, с первого июня
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Кухни
мира
Путеводитель по обеденным местам в Риге - от местных баров до изысканной ресторанной
кухни. В Риге вы можете найти все, что вашей душе угодно
La Boheme
Этот ресторан в дорогом районе по-
сольств является синонимом роскош-
ной жизни и хорошего вкуса. В интерь-
ере чувствуется скандинавское влияние.
Меню ресторана звучит как музыка для
любого гурмана, наверное, именно поэ-
тому первой страницей меню выступа-
ет легкая джазовая музыка. В ресторане
оборудована сигарная комната и сигар-
ный клуб. Стоит ли говорить, что в La
Boheme собирается свет рижской бо-
гемы. J.Alunāna 2a, B-2, тeл: 7321938,
пон.-субб.: 12.00 – 23.00, воскр.: 12.00
Benjamins Columbine – 20.00
Ресторан расположен в элегантной гос- Хотя ресторан «Columbine» расположен
тинице Europa Royale Hotel Riga. Меню в гостинице, владельцем которой явля- Orangerie
ресторана состоит из утонченных блюд ется шведская семья, кухню смело мож- Обедая под сводами стеклянного потолка
европейской кухни, и трудно найти рес- но назвать интернациональной. Интерьер этой современной оранжереи, вы
торан с настолько подлинной атмос- оформлен с великолепным вкусом и со- получите ощущение свежести. Учиты
ферой прошлого века. Классический четается с качеством меню. вая изысканность кухни и обстановки,
интерьер ресторана подходит как для Aspāzijas bulv. 36/38 (гостиница «Метро- вы можете смело приходить сюда, чтобы
торжественных мероприятий, так и биз- поль»), H-3, тел. 722 5411. Открыто еже- отметить особо значительное для вас
нес-ленча. Советуем вам насладиться дневно: 12:00 – 23:00 событие.
изысканным ужином в приятной спокой- Pils 12 (Grand Palace Hotel), F-2, тел. 704
ной атмосфере ресторана. Kr. Barona 12, Esplanade 4134, пон.-суб. 07:00 – 03:00, воск. 07:00
C-2, тeл: 7079444. Открыто ежедневно: Меню с разумными ценами, достойная – 23:00.
08.00 - 23.00 замена ресторану в гостинице. Здесь
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2007
Otto Schwarz
Роскошный ресторан на последнем эта-
же гостиницы Hotel De Rome имеет 120-
летнюю историю. Когда вы будете про-
сматривать самую большую карту вин
в Балтике, не забудьте полюбоваться
видом парка, простирающегося внизу.
Шеф-повар Улдис Кребс гордится тем,
что предлагает своим посетителям всег-
да только самое свежайшее мясо и мо-
реподукты.
Kaļķu 28 (Hotel De Rome), H-2, тел. 708
7600. Открыто ежедневно 07:00 – 23:00,
завтрак 07:00 – 10:30, ланч-обед-ужин
12:00 – 23:00
Piramīda
«Пирамида» — сокровищница кулинар-
ного искусства. Обслуживание высо-
чайшего класса в ресторане «Пирами-
да» — для тех, кто жаждет интимной
обстановки и изысканного окружения.
Ресторан, расположившийся в стеклян-
ной пирамиде, предлагает вам прекрас-
ную европейскую кухню и изысканные
вина. Летом работает открытая терраса
с меню-гриль.
Reimersa 1 (Reval Hotel Ridzene), H-1,
тел. 732 4433. Ресторан открыт ежеднев-
но: 07:00 - 23:30, терраса: 10.00 - 24.00.
Seasons
Изысканный ресторан, где вас накор-
мят по высшему разряду. Обслуживание Здоровая итальянская кухня в Monterosso
выше всяческих похвал, меню удовлетво-
рит самый изысканный вкус. Сидя перед вет прост — класс. Итальянцы – боль- ИндийскаЯ
пылающим камином в кожаном кресле с шие любители и ценители вкусной
бокалом прекрасного вина, вы забудете еды, обладают мастерством приготов- Indian Raja
обо всем. Pils 12 (Grand Palace Hotel), F-2, ления необыкновенных блюд из самых Sue’s Indian Raja – не так давно названный
тел. 704 4000, пон.-суб. 11:00-23:00 простых продуктов. Режиссер Феллини «Chаinе des Rotisseurs» одним из самых
был величайшим творцом черно-белого лучших ресторанов Риги. Уникальная
Vanille кино, повара ресторана «Феллини» — обстановка и дружелюбная атмосфера
Один из самых элегантных рестора- мастера цвета и свежести. объясняют, почему этот ресторан поль-
нов Риги, оформленный в кофейно-ва- Marijas 13, C-3, тел. 728 4801. Открыто зуется такой популярностью у рижан, со
нильных оттенках с приглушенным ос- ежедневно: 12:00–23:00 страхом относящимся к любым специям,
вещением, предлагает кухню в стиле кроме укропа. Для начала попробуйте лу-
fushion, которая включает в себя блюда Monterosso ковый бхаджи, затем – овощной мадрас с
европейской кухни и широкий выбор Monterosso – итальянская кухня в утон- чесноком наан и огурцами райта. Может
суши и других блюд страны Восходя- ченной элегантной обстановке. Каппу- быть, вам покажется, что это дороговато,
щего солнца, приготовленных опытны- чино-бар – идеальное место для обеда. то ведь вы этого достойны!
ми поварами из Японии. Vaļņu 26, H-3, В меню вы найдете ваши излюбленные Vecpilsētas 3, Н-4, тел. 721 2614. Откры-
тeл: 7221435. Открыто ежедневно: 12.00 пасты, пиццы, мясные и рыбные блюда. то: воск.-четв.: 12:00-23:00, пятн.-суб.:
– 24.00 Оцените их большие тонкие и хрустя- 12:00-24:00
щие пиццы всего за 5 – 8 €. Vaļņu 9, G-2,
ИтальЯнскаЯ тел: 7507170. Открыто: 12.00 – 24.00 ЛатышскаЯ
Bella Italia Pizzeria & Ristorante Tiramisu Центр отдыха «Lido»
Итальянский ресторан высокого клас- Ресторан славится своей уютной, по- Добро пожаловать в царство мясных
са порадует вас непринужденной атмо настоящему итальянской атмосферой и блюд! Этот центр – обязательный объ-
сферой, солнечным средиземноморским кухней. Меню включает в себя всевоз- ект посещения всех гостей города Риги, а
настроением и настоящей итальянской можные блюда – от стейков до домаш- для детей — просто рай! В одном из са-
кухней. В пицерии, кроме пиццы, при- них макарон. Не отказывайте себе в мых больших деревянных срубов в Евро-
готовленной в настоящей печи, вы най- десерте – обязательно отведайте вели- пе прeдлагается богатейший выбор блюд
дете более простые, крестьянские блюда колепный легкий тирамису. Карта вин, латышской и общепринятой интернацио-
по умеренным ценам. Vāgnera 16 (вход с одна из самых лучших в городе, содер- нальной кухни. Центр может принять до
улицы Teātra), G-3, тeл. 7223587, откры- жит около ста видов. Посетители рес- 1000 гостей, но порой кажется, что их и
то ежедневно: 12:00 - 24:00 торана – стильная местная интеллиген- того больше. Здесь же есть и пивной пог-
ция. реб, где обязательно нужно попробовать
Fellini Ģertrūdes 32, C-2, тел. 7312218. Открыто приготовленноe по специальным рецеп-
Что общего у знаменитого режиссера с пон.-пят. 12.00-23.00, суб. 12.00-23.00, там домашнеe медовоe пивo. После сыт-
рестораном, названным его именем? От- вос. 12.00-22.00 ной трапезы можно погулять, совершить
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August 2007 65
Ночная
жизнь
Рига — один из крупнейших городов Балтии, город, где ночи так же динамичны, как движение
в час пик. Ночная жизнь разнообразна и насыщена: клубы, бары, казино — на любой вкус.
Sarkans
Этот ультрасовременный ресторан и
клуб, занимающий три этажа, предлага-
ет скромное меню и вкусные коктейли.
Здесь очень людно и оживленно по вы-
ходным. Очень быстро Sarkans стал по-
пулярен как место встреч и развлечений
стильной молодежи.
Stabu 10, C-2, тeл. 727 2286, пон.-четв.
10:00-24:00, пятн. 10:00-04:00, суб. 12:00-
04:00, воск. 12:00-24:00
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Vegas Casino
Недавно открытое казино расположено
в развлекательном центре Vegas. Здесь
вы можете посетить бар, кафе, ночной
клуб и VIP Casino c рулеткой и тремя кар-
точными столами. Всевозможные игры
помогут вам пополнить или облегчить
свой кошелек.
Tērbatas 2, C-2, тeл. 709 2400.
Модные вечеринки в клубе Pulkvedis Открыто – с 24:00-00:00.
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Магазины
Лучшие бутики, магазины и универмаги Риги. В Риге есть все, что пожелаете. Быть может, в
латвийской столице вы не найдете больших Домов моды, как в Нью-Йорке и Париже, однако
выбор предлагаемых товаров вас приятно удивит
БытоваЯ техника и Paul Smith. Mazā Smilšu 13 – 601, G-2, Hugo Boss — мужская мода. Elizabetes
тел: 67227798, пон.-пятн.: 10.00 - 19.00, 77, D-4, тел. 721 7074. пон. – пят. 10:00–
Hi-End Collection — самая совре- суб.: 11.00 - 18.00. 20:00, суб. 10:00–18:00
менная аудио- и видео-техника в Риге. Emporio Armani – линии одежды для Marina Rinaldi – стильная одежда для
Basteja 16 (Basteja Pasāža), G-2, тел. 721 дам и кавалеров. Elizabetes 51, B-2, тел. дам в теле. Vaļņu 3, G-2, тел: 67715851,
4303, oткрыт ежедневно 10:00-19:00 67240018, пон.-пятн.: 10.00 - 20.00, Пон.-пятн.: 10.00 – 19.00, субб.: 11.00 –
субб.: 10.00 - 18.00. 18.00.
парфюмериЯ Gerry Weber — Tērbatas 32, C-2, тел. Palazzo Italia — крупнейший центр
728 0945, пон. – пятн. 10:00-20:00, суб. итальянской моды. Kr.Barona 2, C-3, тел.
Kolonna – Kaļķu 11, G-2, тел: 7212074, - 10:00-19:00. 707 0930, пон. – суб. 10:45-19:45
Открыто ежедневно: 10.00 - 22.00 GF Ferre – коллекции Gianfranco Ferre, Plaza Boutique — одежда от дизайне-
Kristiana – Kr. Barona 3, C-2, Тел: GFF. Elizabetes 51, B-2, тел. 67504882, ров высшего уровня. Smilšu 18, G-2, тел.
67284327, Пон.-пятн.:10.00 - 19.00, пон.-пятн.: 10.00 - 20.00, субб.: 10.00 721 2199, пон. – суб. 11:00-19.00
субб.:11.00 - 18.00. - 18.00. Podium — эксклюзивная мебель, предме-
Yves Rocher — Kr.Valdemāra 17, B-2,
тел. 722 0262, пон. – четв. 10:00-19:00,
пятн. – суб. 10:00-17:00, воскр. - выход-
ной.
Обувь
Loretti — ультрамодная женская обувь.
Basteja bulv. 84, C-2, тел. 722 1707, пон.
– пятн. 10:00-19:00, суб. 10:00-19:00
Vicini – обувь фирмы Giuseppe Zanotti
Design. Torņa 4/3a, B-2, тел: 67324068,
Пон.-пятн.:10.00 - 19.00, субб.: 11.00 -
18.00, воскр.: 12.00 - 16.00.
Мода
Armorial — ищете подарок или что-то
элегантное для самого себя? Armorial -
один из самых известных французских
брендов, предлагающих бумажники,
портфели и другие аксессуары из
кожи. Жак Ширак уже купил несколь-
ко. Meistaru 8, G-2, телефон: 721 5025,
пон.-пят.: 10:00-19:00, суб.: 10:00-17:00,
воскр.: закрыто.
Bergs — высококачественная одежда
для мужчин и женщин. Lielirbes 29, тел.
745 6143, ежедневно 10:00-22:00
Betty Barclay — модный бутик предла-
гает простую, но в то же время стильную
одежду известного дизайнера. Aspāzijas
bulv. 28, H-3, тел. 781 4181, пон.-пятн:
10:00-20:00, суб: 10:00-18:00
Chapurin - Jēkaba 3/5, F-2, тел: 722 8862,
пон.-пятн.: 11:00-19:00, суб.:10:00-17:00
City Fashion — модная одежда для
мужчин и женщин. Tērbatas 4, C-2, тел.
724 2252, пон. – суб. 10:00-19:00, воскр.
12:00-17:00
Decadence – необычная одежда для Тенденции сезона в Podium
женщин и мужчин от Vivienne Westwood
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Кондитерские изделиЯ
Emihla Gustava Chocolate — место,
где сбываются ваши шоколадные мечты.
Забудьте о калориях и не отказывайте
себе ни в чем! Шоколад импортируется
из Бельгии, каждый отдельный заказ бу-
дет выполнен согласно вашим пожела-
ниям. Marijas 13, k.4, C-2, тел.: 728 7510.
Открыто ежедневно: 9:00-22:00, воск.
11:00 -20:00.
Laima — фирменный магазин крупней-
шего в Латвии производителя шоколад-
ных и кондитерских изделий. Smilsu 16,
G-2, Miera 22, тел. 721 3970. Открыто:
пон.– пятн. 9:00-19:00, суб. 9:00-18:00.
Душистые сувениры от Stendera Ziepju Fabrika Спиртные напитки
и табак
ты интерьера и одежда от ведущих миро- MC2 — богатейший выбор деликатесов,
выхдизайнеров. Podium –Brīvības 201, D-1, магазин мебели и ресторан. Krasta 68а, Arka — отличный выбор австралийс-
тeл. 67070701 тел. 700 6868, пон. – суб. 10:00-21:00, ких, итальянских и южноафриканских
Toskаna — французская мода от Jean- воскр. 10:00-19:00 вин. Tērbatas 10/12, C-2, тел. 728 4826,
Paul Gaultier и других известных кутю- Mols — один из самых больших торго- пон. — пятн. 10:00-20:00, суб. – 11:00-
рье. Basteja bulv. 16, G-2, тел. 721 5045, вых центров в Риге недавно стал еще 17:00.
пон. – пятн. 10:00-20:00, суб. 11:00- больше. Огромный выбор магазинов и Dioniss — Blaumaņa 10, C-2, Blaumaņa
20:00, воск. 11:00-17:00 бутиков. Krasta 46, тел. 703 0303, еже- 27, Kr.Valdemāra 14, тел. 724 0307, пон. –
Wolford – коллекции модной и качест- дневно 10:00-22:00 пят. 9:00-21:00, суб. — воск. 10:00-18:00
венной одежды, нижнего белья, эксклю- Stockmann — ключ к успеху это- Luis — специализируется на фран-
зивных чулок и колготок. Tērbatas 28, го финского универмага — огромного цузских винах и высококачественном
C-2, тел: 7282097, вт.-пятн. 10:00-19:00, Stockmann — богатейший ассортимент коньяке. Kr.Valdemāra 67, C-2, тел. 784
суб., пон. 11:00-19:00 качественных продуктов по приемле- 4467, пон. – пят. 10:00-19:00, суб. 10:00-
мым ценам. Многие импортные товары, 17:00
ювелирные изделиЯ которые можно найти в Stokmann, нигде Churchill Club — все для страстных
и Часы больше в Риге не продаются. 13.janvāra любителей сигар. Здесь удовлетворят
8, C-3, тел. 707 1200, ежедневно 9:00- самые изысканные требования к спир-
Barkwood Luxury Watches & Jewelry 22:00 тным напиткам и табачным изделиям.
— роскошные часы и ювелирные изде- Vaļņu 1, G-3, тел. 722 2060, пон. — пят.
лия – Kaļķu 2, G-3, тел.722 1122. Открыт Специализированные 10:00-20:00 суб: 10:00-18:00
пон.-пятн. 10:00-19:00, суб. 11.00-17.00 магазины Latvijas Balzams — Čaka 160, D-2,
Montre — эксклюзивные часы и юве- Marijas 1, C-3, тел. 722 8715, пон. – суб.
лирные изделия для утонченных инди- Apsara — чайный домик с отличным 8:00-22:00, воск. 9:00-21:00
видуалистов. Находится в центре моды выбором высококачественных чаев и
Palazzo Italia. Kr.Barona 2, C-3, тел. 724 чайных аксессуаров. Šķuņu 22, G-3, тел.
0034, открыт ежедневно 10:45-19:45 722 3160, oткрыто 10:00-23:00
Martas Krasta — серьги, кольца, оже- D’Artanjans — французское кафе, пред-
релья ручной работы латвийских ювели- лагающее широкий выбор мясных изде-
ров. Kalēju 21, F-3, тел. 722 1003. Открыт лий, сыров, паштетов и свежие устрицы.
пон.-суб. 11:00-19:00, воскр. - закрыт. Marijas 13 (Berga Bazārs), C-2, тел. 728
Putti — единственные в своем роде 8847. Открыто: пон. – сyб. 10:00-22:00
серьги, кольца, ожерелья и запонки – все Monte Kristo — кафе предлагает изу- EUR 0.70280
изготовлено латвийскими ювелирами. мительный выбор сортов кофе и чая. GBP 1.03700
Marstaļu 6, F-3, тел. 721 4229. Kalēju 18/20, G-3, Ģertrūdes 27, тел. 722 RUB 0.02020
Открыт: пон.-суб.: 10.00-18.00, воскр. 7443, пон.суб: 08:00-21:00, воск: 11:00- SEK 0.07640
11:00-16:00. 20:00. USD 0.52200
Stendera ziepju fabrika — мыло руч- CAD 0.48400
Торговые центры ной работы с разнообразными наполни- JPY (100) 0.42900
телями и умопомрачительными арома- AUD 0.42800
ALFA — Brīvības gatve 372, тами. Dzirnavu 84 (Berga Bazārs), C-2,
CHF 0.42600
тел. 707 6400, ежедневно 10:00-22:00 тел. 728 3959. Открыто: пон. – пятн.
Galerija Centrs — магазины на пяти 10:00-20:00, сyб. 10:00-18:00, вoскр. Курс может измениться.
этажах в Старой Риге. Audēju 16, H-3, 10:00-16:00 ежедневно обновляемый курс на
тел. 701 8018, ежедневно 08:00-22:00 www.bank.lv
Domina — итальянский торговый Спорттовары Круглосуточные пункты обмена:
центр со множеством магазинов, ко- MARIKA - Basteja bulv. 14
торых нет в других торговых центрах. Adidas — Kr. Barona 7/9, C-2, тел. 721 Fintex - Aspāzijas bulv. 22
Ieriķu 3, рядом с Земитанским мостом, 7991. Открыто: пон.–пятн. 10:00-19:00,
тел. 763 1111, ежедневно 10:00-22:00 суб. 10:00 -17:00, воскр. 11:00-16:00.
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Гостиницы
Отличные четырех и пяти звездочные гостиницы Риги и Юрмалы предоставляют широкие
возможности как для бизнеса, так и для отдыха. Персонал гостиниц свободно владеет
английским, русским и другими европейскими языками, поэтому «трудностей перевода»
возникнуть не должно. Желаем приятного пребывания.
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предлагает отведать изысканные блюда и популярными местами ночной жизни. Атмосфера роскоши в TB Palace
интернациональной кухни или просто Ресторан Columbine считается одним из
насладиться вечерней атмосферой горо- лучших в Риге, кухня – интернациональ-
да на открытой террасе. ная, с скандинавскими элементами. В
Цены: стандартный 110-130€, полу- распоряжении гостей есть фитнес-зал с
люкс 140-160€, люкс 280€, президент- сауной, бизнес-центр, и конференц-зал.
ский люкс 650€. Aspazijas bulv. 36/38, H-3, тeл: 722 5411,
Kr. Barona 12, C-2, Teл: 707 9444, Факс: факс: 721 6140, e-mail:metropole@
707 9449; e-mail: riga@europaroyale.com metropole.lv; www.metropole.lv
www.europaroyale.com Цены: одноместный €100-114, двойной
€121, люкс €179, семейные апартамен-
Metropole ты €150.
Построенная в 1871 году и полностью
реконструированная в 1992, эта гости- SPA Гостиницы
ница сочетает в себе обаяние с высоки-
ми стандартами современного комфорта. Baltic Beach Hotel Spa & resort
Отель приобрел огромную популярность (в Юрмале)
среди бизнесменов, дипломатов и прос- Элегантная, в 2004 году полностью обнов-
то гостей Риги. Гостиница располагает 86 ленная гостиница Baltic Beach Hotel рас-
номерами и оформлена в традиционном положена в самой дюнной зоне на берегу
сдержанно-элегантном скандинавском Рижского залива, в 15 км от аэропорта и
стиле. Отель расположен в сердце Старо- в 20 км от центра Риги. В трех корпусах
го города, по соседству с Национальной гостиницы расположено 165 уютных но-
оперой, крупными торговыми центрами меров, а также бизнес-центр с 12 залами
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