Riga Awaits Senior Visitors in Latvia

Riga is called a “Baltic Gem” and is the largest of the Baltic capitals. It is famed for its “Old Town” where you can arrange a walking tour and stroll the ancient alleyways.  Ask yourself why a senior citizen would want to take in Riga on a personal visit.  Here’s why…you’ll find that the Latvians are very friendly and welcoming to all senior tourists.

Riga is a venue for cultural events on an international scale, but in 2014 it will become the cultural epicenter of Europe. During its year as European Capital of Culture, hundreds of special events will take place – culture in the very broadest sense. Wikipedia is always a good starter point for first-timers to both Riga and Latvia.

Riga’s History Intrigues Seniors

Riga has a history that goes back, it is written, to 2,500 BC. Art Nouveau architecture and Modernism, wooden buildings and masonry… yet the city is young and its cultural & historic environment blends with diverse contemporary events. As you take in Riga on foot you will discover that it is the Old City Riga (Vercriga) that draws thousands of tourists, and folks discover for themselves why this area is the #1 attraction in the city. Punch in the 284 visitor photos of Old City Riga and you’ll fall in love with it. TripAdvisor finds 58 other good reasons to visit Riga.

Riga Today Attracts Seniors

Riga is spectacular with 6 UNESCO World  Heritage Sites. This Official Latvian Tourism Portal shows all of Latvia and senior travelers will notice that Riga is right on the coast. Latvia Travel notes that the “best thing about Latvia” is the fact that it is so compact. This map indicates the major points of interest in Riga.

Riga Tours and Excursions has a listing of all the major things for senior visitors to see and do with a host of custom tours. Scantours would like you to consider joining one of their Riga tours and maybe check out a few more here.

Riga Life provides travel tips, means of getting to Riga, getting around Riga and valuable additional information. Seniors can view a host of images that brings tourists from every nation. Riga is experiencing a new Renaissance as the capital of Latvia, and many large-scale restoration projects on old buildings have made Riga one of the most attractive cities in Europe.

St. Mary’s Dome Cathedral was founded in 1211 and was completed in 1270 as a cathedral of a bishop. This beautifully built historic building has a large organ built in 1884, which has over 6,768 pipes, making it the world’s fourth largest organ. That’s a biggie alright, but there are many other churches well worth your visit.

For me personally, if I had two days in this Baltic gem, I’d search out a sightseeing bus like this one and then walk back to those sites that I wanted to explore in depth. So check with your travel agent for some travel deals to Latvia and plan on spending a few days in Riga.  You’ll enjoy every moment.  jeb