Riga – European City of Culture – 2014

Along with Umea in Sweden, Riga is the European City of Culture for 2014: here is one writer’s view of the city

http://www.theguardian.com/travel/2014/apr/06/riga-latvia-city-of-culture-2014

My finest memories of the place are the Art Nouveau buildings, particularly 10a and 10b Elizabetes Street. The central market, near the bus station, is worth a visit on its own. I only visited the market after coming back from Rundale Palace on the bus and I should have devoted more time to the market.