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Latvia
More Art Nouveau than anywhere on earth, a central market in five zeppelin hangars, and half the country under forest. Riga is most of the trip.
When to go
Passport Pin guide · checked 22 Aug 2026Best time to visit Latvia: Jun–Aug
Cities
Where people go in Latvia
- Riga3 days is about right
Landmarks
What people go to see in Latvia
Riga· 6 landmarks
Freedom Monument
House of the Blackheads
Riga Cathedral
Riga Central Market
St Peter's Church
Three Brothers
Names and UNESCO status only. We hold no coordinate for a landmark — the stored position is its city’s centre — so these are listed under the city rather than pinned on a map. Passport Pin guide · checked 22 Aug 2026
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Driving
On the right
Wikidata · checked 19 Aug 2026
Plugs
C / F
IEC · World Plugs · checked 21 Aug 2026
Voltage
230V
Wikidata · checked 19 Aug 2026
Currency
EUR · Euro
ISO 4217 · checked 22 Aug 2026
Hello
Labdien
Passport Pin guide · checked 22 Aug 2026
Tipping
Around 10%, and often already added in tourist restaurants.
Passport Pin guide · checked 22 Aug 2026
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