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ON LINE EUROPEAN TOURIST GUIDELATVIA |
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Tourist attractions: The attractions for the tourist in Latvia are constituted from an important historical patrimony, comprising archaeological and historical monuments, sacred and military buildings. The historical center of Riga is the more important tourist landmark of the country. On the natural side the country has three national parks: Gauja National Park, Ķemeri National Park and Slītere National Park; and four Nature Reserves: Morics Caves, Grīni, Krustkalni and Teiči Nature Reserves. Unesco has inscribed 2 Latvia sites in the World Heritage List: Historic Centre of Riga (1997), Struve Geodetic Arc (2005). Between the properties submitted on the Tentative List are: Daugavpils Fortress (2005), Jurmala town cultural and natural heritage (2005), Livs' village "Kosrags" (1996), Abava Valley (2005), Kuldiga Old City in the Primeval Hollow of the River Venta (2005). | |||||||||
Travel Documents: passport or identification card (identification cards as travel documents accepted only for citizens of EU, European Economic Zone and Switzerland). Health: For entry into Latvia no vaccinations or health certificates are required. It is advisable to have an European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) in case of a medical emergency. Health insurance policy is optional. Shopping hours: Monday-Friday 09,00/10,00-18,00/19,00, Saturday 09,00/10,00-16,00/17,00. Some smaller shops may close for an hour or two between 12,00 and 15,00 for lunch. Food shops open 08,00/09,00-20,00/21,00. Some shops are open 24 hours. Electricity: 220 volts, 50 Hz European-style 2-pin plugs. Cuisine: Common ingredients in Latvian recipes are found locally, such as potatoes, wheat, barley, cabbage, onions, eggs, and pork. The typical Latvian menu has contained things like rye bread, porridge, vegetables (particularly root vegetables), pork, chicken, fish, wild game and dairy products. Latvian food is generally quite fatty, and uses few spices. A typical example would be boiled grey peas with pieces of bacon. A traditional Latvian cheese is Ķimeņu siers (caraway cheese); other dishes are borshch (beet soup), rasols (potato salad), Sweetbread soup with dried fruit, Piragi (pastry filled with bacon and onions), Kotletes (meat patties), Skabu kapostu zupa (cabbage soup), Alexander Torte (raspberry- or cranberry-filled pastry strips), and sauerkraut. Beer has always been the most popular drink in Latvia, other popular drinks are vodka, and balzam. LATVIAN CUISINE RECIPES. WHERE TO STAY: Accommodations in Latvia: Search for Hotels and Accommodation in Latvia. Search for Budget Hotels and Hostels in Latvia.
Airports and Flights: the main airport is Riga International Airport, it has Regular Flights From/To Riga: Amsterdam, Barcelona, Berlin, Brussels, Cologne, Copenhagen, Dublin, Düsseldorf, Frankfurt, Geneva, Hamburg, Helsinki, Istanbul, Kiev, Köln, London, Manchester, Milan, Moscow, Minsk, Munich, Oslo, Paris, Prague, St. Petersburg, Rome, Stockholm, Stuttgart, Tallinn, Tampere, Tashkent, Tel Aviv, Vienna, Vilnius, Warsaw
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