Riga, Latvia (Top places to see) | The Planet V [4K Ultra HD]
Riga, the majestic capital of Latvia, proudly stands as the crown jewel of not only Latvia but also the entire Baltics. Its Old Town has been recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, preserving its rich historical significance.
With a population exceeding 600,000 inhabitants, Riga holds the distinction of being the largest city in the Baltic States. It is renowned as an architectural masterpiece, offering a captivating blend of diverse styles throughout its streets.
From the ancient churches that bear witness to the city's origins to the medieval buildings that grace the enchanting Old Town, Riga boasts a timeless allure. The city's architectural wonders extend beyond the past, as it showcases unique examples of Art Nouveau and a remarkable preservation of wooden architecture that has endured the test of time.
Moreover, Riga embraces the modern era with its architectural gems, blending harmoniously with the historical backdrop. It is a city where the past and the present converge, inviting visitors to immerse themselves in a tapestry of architectural splendor.
Riga truly captivates the imagination with its architectural diversity and the story it tells through its structures. It stands as a testament to the city's enduring legacy and artistic prowess, beckoning travelers from around the world to explore its captivating streets and experience the magic of this extraordinary destination.
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0:00 Intro
0:43 The Freedom Monument
1:22 The Latvian Riflemen Monument
1:35 The Museum of the Occupation
2:01 Market Square
2:17 The First Christmas Three Marker and The Statue of Roland
2:32 The House of Blackheads
3:20 The City Hall of Riga
3:35 Saint Peter’s Church
4:02 The Monument of Bremen Town Musicians
4:44 The Small Guild Hall
4:57 The Cat House
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5:22 The Large Guild Hall
6:05 The Dome Square
6:49 The Riga Cathedral
7:11 The Church of Our Lady of Sorrows
7:26 The Riga Castle
7:51 The Three Brothers
8:21 Saeima / The Latvian Parliament
9:00 Narrowest Street of Old Town Riga
9:20 The Swedish Gate
9:58 The Powder Tower and The Coats of Arms of Latvian Municipalities Mural
10:34 City Park
11:02 The Latvian National Opera and Ballet
11:42 The University of Latvia
12:00 The Nativity of Christ Orthodox Cathedral
12:16 Daugava River and the Railway Bridge
12:47 Two Rainis by Aigars Bikše and The Latvian National Library
13:28 View of the Old Town from The National Library
14:14 The Riga Central Market
16:26 The Museum of the Riga Ghetto and Holocaust in Latvia
16:56 Lastadija Cultural neighborhood
17:06 The Latvian Academy of Sciences and The Panorama Riga
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Places to visit in Latvia/Памятный знак ливам Даугавы и их вождю Ако
Places to visit in Latvia/Памятный знак ливам Даугавы и их вождю Ако
Посвящен памяти боев за свободу коренных жителей низовья Даугавы – ливов в X–XIII вв. и возглавленного вождем ливов Мартиньсалы Ако восстания против крестоносцев в 1206 году. В те времена остров Мартиньсала был важным центром ливов на обширной территории, сейчас остров находится ниже уровня водохранилища ГЭС. Ако погиб в бою, его голова была отправлена епископу Альберту в знак победы. Вблизи памятного знака археологи также нашли древнейшее известное в Латвии поселение (Саласпилс Лаукскола) людей каменного века – охотников за северными оленями. Памятный знак в честь Ако был открыт в 1994 году, обновлен и дополнен новыми мотивами древней истории в 2013 году. Автор – Г. Бурвис. Территория на побережье Даугавы благоустроена в 2014 году.
Piemiņas zīme veltīta Daugavas lejteces pamatiedzīvotāju (10. – 13. gs.) lībiešu brīvības cīņu un Mārtiņsalas lībiešu vadoņa Ako vadītās 1206.gada sacelšanās pret krustnešiem atcerei. Toreiz Mārtiņsala bija ievērojams lībiešu centrs plašākai teritorijai, tagad sala atrodas zem HES ūdenskrātuves līmeņa.
Šajā vietā 1206. gadā Daugavas lejteces pamatiedzīvotāji – lībieši savas brīvības vārdā, Mārtiņsalas vadoņa Ako saukti, stājās pretī krustnešiem. Vēsturniece Lilita Vanaga grāmatā „Salaspils novads. Gadsimtu hronoloģija” par šo laiku raksta:
„Salas (Mārtiņsalas) lībiešu vadonis Ako sāk apvienot cīņai pret augošo vācu varu Daugavas, Turaidas un Satezeles lībiešu spēkus, piesaistot arī lietuvjus. Par vidutāju lībiešu un vācu spēku starpā aicina Polockas kņazu, kurš noliek strīdu risināšanu 30. maijā pie Ogres upes. Vācu puse un sabiedrotie neierodas. Tad lībieši nocietinās Mārtiņsalā un kopā ar Turaidas lībiešiem un lietuvjiem pošas uzbrukt Rīgai. Tiek nocirsta galva Salas priesterim Johannesam (kristīts igaunis) un nogalināti vēl divi vācieši. Bet daži jaunkristītie lībieši par to paziņo bīskapam Albertam, un vācieši ordeņa brāļa Arnolda vadībā kopā ar Rīgas lībiešiem 4.jūnijā ierodas pie Salas. Kauja risinās gan ūdenī, gan pie pils. Kad krīt vadonis Ako, lībieši ieslēdzas pilī. Pils tiek aplenkta, nodedzināta priekšpils un pēc sīvas cīņas dzīvi palikušie lībieši lūdz mieru. Pilī izvieto vācu garnizonu, ierodas cits priesteris Daniels un pārvaldnieks Gevehards. Kritušā Ako galvu bīskaps Alberts Rīgā saņem kā uzvaras zīmi pār Salas lībiešiem. Varonīgā, taču nesaskaņotā sacelšanās nespēja aizkavēt lībiešu zemju ātru pakļaušanu.”
1994. gadā tika atklāta tēlnieka Ģirta Burvja veidotā piemiņas vieta – veltījums mūsu novada seno iedzīvotāju brīvības alkām. Šī vieta Daugavas krastā rada īpašas sajūtas, liekas, ka senču cīņas gars tikai nogaida aiz senajiem vaļņiem, gatavs jebkurā brīdī izlauzties. Pašā vidū slejas burts „A”, kam ir īpašs spēks. Tas ir pirmais burts, latvju rakstos tas atpazīstams kā Dieva zīme. Uz augšu vērstie stabi simbolizē pretēju varu cīņu, kas tomēr virsotnē vienojas, saplūstot Saules zīmē, jo tāda ir latviskā dzīves gudrība. Laivas formas šķērslī iekalts vēstījums par to dienu notikumiem. Uz stabiem attēloti Rīgas skati, cīņu ainas, pilskalns un senā osta, kas atradās tepat, Daugavas pretējā krastā. Ja uz piemiņas vietu skatītos no putna lidojuma, tā atgādina seno vairogu, kas aizsargā ne tikai cīnītāju, bet mūs visus. Simboliskajā aizsargvalnī ir četri vārti, bet uz tā – senie sargi, kas pārvērtušies akmenī. Ako piemiņas zīme atjaunota un ar jauniem senvēstures motīviem papildināta 2013. gadā.
Piemiņas zīmes tuvumā atrodas vieta, kur arheologi atklājuši senāko Latvijā zināmo akmens laikmeta cilvēku apmetni, kas atrodās teritorijā pie Salaspils Laukskolas. Tā bija akmens laikmeta klejojošo ziemeļbriežu mednieku sezonas apmetne. Ziemeļbriežu bari sekoja kūstošajam ledājam, bet mednieki, savukārt, ziemeļbriežiem. Ap 500 m garā piekrastes joslā atrasti vairāki tūkstoši krama darbarīku: kasīkļi, griežņi, bultu gali, naži un krama atšķilas. Iedzīvotāji – Svidru un Ārenburgas arheoloģiskās kultūras pārstāvji.
It is dedicated to commemorate the freedom fights of the Livs (the indigenous people of the lower Daugava region) in the 1206 revolt led by Ako from Mārtiņsala (Holme) against the crusaders. Mārtiņsala was a significant centre of the Livs from the 10th to the 13th century; now the island lies below the water level of the power station reservoir. Ako was killed in a battle, and his head was sent to Riga as proof of victory. This is also a place where the first human settlement (Salaspils Laukskola) of late Palaeolithic reindeer hunters was discovered by archaeologists in the early 1970s. A memorial sign for Ako was arranged in 1994, reconstructed in 2013. The site was designed by sculptor Ģ. Burvis; landscape design of the territory established in 2014.
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Gotland island, Sweden - travel guide with history and natural attractions
Gotland is Sweden's largest island, being located about 90 km east of the Swedish mainland and about 130 km from the Baltic states, Latvia being the nearest. Visby is by far the most populated locality in Gotland. Gotland is one of Sweden's most noted tourist destinations. In this video I presented a short history of the island of Gotland, with a travel guide, including the natural landscape and the best places to visit.
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Riga, Latvia. Mangansala: a place where Daugava River joins the Baltic Sea. 4K
Mangansala is located on the right bank of the Daugava river in the estuary. In the video, there is the river on the left and the sea on the right. Interestingly, the river had quite big waves that day whereas the sea was completely calm.
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Латвия остров Доле / Прибалтика / Baltic / Doles sala Latvija 4k
Разрушенные замки, доломитовые горы и древние находки, все это на острове Доле. Также зайдем в дом 19 века и посмотрим как жили местные жители в прошлом. В музее даугавы хронятся черепа людей бронзового века и все это можно посмотреть в этом выпуске.
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Vilnius Travel Guide - Lithuania
This is the Vilnius Travel Guide with all the things you can do in Vilnius in Lithuania. In the Vilnius Travel Guide you will get the best travel tips from how to travel to the city, the cool Glass Quarter to an iconic Tower and an old KGB prison. Enjoy your Lithuania trip.
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1:18 - Vilnius Cathedral
1:44 - Vilnius Bell Tower
1:56 - The Gediminas' Tower
2:24 - The Palace of the Grand Dukes of Lithuania
2:58 - Pilies Street
3:11 - The House of Signatories
3:27 - The Glass Quarter
3:48 - St. Anne's Church
4:01 - Vilnus TV Tower
4:25 - The Hill of Three Crosses
4:44 - Museum of Occupations and Freedom Fights
5:10 - Vilnius Town Hall
5:30 - Gate of Dawn (Aušros vartai)
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Riga, Latvia. A walk by the Daugava river. 4K
This walk starts near the Riga passenger port and ends at the beginning of the promenade along the Daugava. The fact that there is a port also means that there is no access to the river as there is a fence in front.
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Exploring Estonia - There is more to Estonia than just Tallinn - Travel Guide
Estonia is an underrated country and well worth a visit for its medieval buildings, history and friendly people. Estonia is one of the 3 Baltic State Countries.
Estonia has more to offer than just its beautiful capital, Tallinn and we wanted to see more.
In this video after exploring the Old Town of Tallinn we take a road trip around Estonia, heading for the largest Island, Saaremaa and the medieval town of Kuressaare. It has a wonderful moated castle and picturesque streets and lanes to explore.
We also head to southern Estonia and visit the town of Viljandi with its hilltop castle ruins and cute suspension bridge.
Next, we cross to the second largest city in Estonia, Tartu taking a short walk around the old town and up to Cathedral Hill to see the ruins of the Tartu Cathedral.
Our final overnight stop was in the wonderful Lahemaa National Park, with its beautiful nature reserve and waterfall.
We came away from Estonia wanting more and with a better appreciation of its history, culture and nature. We hope this video inspires you to visit Estonia sometime soon!
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Fantastic Things To See in Riga Latvia | What To Eat | Latvian Spa Day!
Yet another UNESCO World Heritage Site in Riga Latvia and all the fantastic things to see in Riga Latvia starts here! I take you on what I like to call the golden walkway to all of the famous sites of the city to see in 48 hours in Riga. I was there in winter, right before their Christmas Market opened, and just after the city reopened from the disease that shall not be named. I'll take you along to some of the best places to eat in Riga, and bring you to an ancient site of Latvian spas! This is one video you aren't going to want to miss or skip through! Trust me!
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The Side of LATVIA No One Shows You (Plus TREEHOUSE Tour)
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In this video, we stay in a cozy off the grid treehouse on the most beautiful lake in Latvia! After taking in the magical morning on the lake, we give a full tour of our tiny home treehouse and even show how it’s constructed. Then we head into Cēsis, Latvia for lunch and to explore the Cēsis Castle. Afterwards, we head out on the lake for some fun and then wind down with dinner under our beautiful treehouse.
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Join us on an unforgettable journey through the charming streets of Riga, Latvia! In this travel vlog, we explore the rich history and delectable flavors of this beautiful Baltic gem.
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Our day began with a visit to the bustling Riga Market, where we immersed ourselves in the vibrant atmosphere and tried some of Latvia's finest treasures. From succulent bilberries to juicy strawberries.
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Step back in time with us as we wandered through the Riga Open Air Museum. This living museum beautifully preserves Latvia's rural heritage, with authentic historical buildings, windmills, and traditional craftsmanship. It's a captivating journey through centuries of Latvian culture and history.
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Our next stop was the awe-inspiring Riga Cathedral, a masterpiece of Gothic architecture. As we explored its grand interior and climbed the tower for panoramic city views, we couldn't help but be amazed by the centuries of history that have unfolded within these hallowed walls.
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Travel and two rivers.Salaca & Gauja. Latvia
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???????? RIGA, LATVIA - Welcome to Riga, Latvia! This video is Part 2 of my 4 part 2020 Latvia Travel series which also includes a trip to Tallinn, Estonia! In this series, we are checking out some of the history of Riga and some of the things to do in Riga, including the beautiful art nouveau Riga Old Town, Riga Central Market, and much more.
In this video, we visit the Freedom Monument in Riga and discuss the history of power struggles, occupation and independence in Latvia, an addition to visiting the harrowing and heartbreaking Corner House (KGB Headquarters), a building which once housed the Cheka (otherwise known as the KGB, the secret police of the USSR during the time of the Soviet Union until it's breakdown in 1991).
If you're planning a Riga trip in 2021 to explore Riga history or Soviet Union history, I would 100% recommend visiting the Corner House. Obviously, it's not for the faint-hearted, but it is an incredibly interesting building to learn about the history of Riga. It really puts things into perspective.
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Latvia, Riga: How Much Expensive is one of the Baltic capitals? I took an Air Baltic Flight to find out and I landed in Riga, where I took a bus to the city center and after a 5 minutes walk, I was at my hotel Rixwell Hotel Konventa Sēta. The price of the hotel was about 30€ per night, and I split it with my friend Giovanni that at the last minute couldn't come on this travel. I make about $3 or €3 every 5000 views, so the cost of this room, at least for me, is about 5000 views. Please, help reach 5000 views on this video ????
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Baltic States, Lithuania ???????? Ep.1 Top Ten Places in Vilnius｜Lithuanian World Cultural Heritage
Baltic States, Lithuania ???????? Ep.1 Top Ten Places in Vilnius｜Lithuanian World Cultural Heritage
Vilnius is the capital of Lithuania and one of the world cultural heritage sites
I'll guide everyone to visit the key attractions of the whole old city in one day
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0:00 Opening Trailer
0:33 St Ana Cathedral
2:12 Statue of Grand Duke Gediminas
2:42 Grand Ducal Palace
3:23 Vilnius Cathedral
5:02 gondola
5:55 Gediminas tower
7:17 Presidential Palace
7:42 Vilnius University Church
8:24 Bird's-eye view of the old town
8:50 Dawn Gate
9:20 Vilnius Town Hall
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