Authentic Riga

ART

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Latvia being represented at Latvijas paviljons/Latvian Pavilion - La Biennale di Venezia

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Latvia being represented at La Biennale di Venezia by Latvijas paviljons/Latvian Pavilion - La Biennale di Venezia

MAREUNROL'S


Latvian Centre for Contemporary Art

When in Venice, meet Latvia

CHRISTMAS in RIGA

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At Christmas Time, Riga Old Town's 18th-century postcard-worthy streets turn into a heartwarming Christmas fairytale. Enjoy the most of it with our CHRISTMAS GUIDE✨ https://bit.ly/4hWcDZD ✨

From November 28 to January 4, visit the favourite holiday destination in Riga, Vecrīgas Ziemassvētku Tirdziņš, and indulge in the joyful spirit of the Christmas market. 🍬🛷🎁

🕐Working time:
Mon.-Thur.
11:00 - 21:00,
Fri.-Sat.
10:00 - 22:00,
Sun.10:00 - 20:00

🕐Working time on public holidays:
24-26 December 10.00-20.00
December 31 10.00-02.00
January 1 12.00-20.00

✨ Riga – Europe’s best-value city break ✨

According to The Independent The Independent, Riga has been named one of Europe’s most affordable — and inspiring — city-break destinations, with a weekend stay averaging just around £250 including hotel, dining, and sightseeing. 🇱🇻

At Authentic Riga, we turn that value into a truly bespoke experience — from hidden Art Nouveau treasures and design ateliers to fine dining and serene Baltic spa retreats.

It was a pleasure to meet so many wonderful people at World Travel Market 2025! World Travel Market - WTM London The connections and conversations were truly inspiring, and we can’t wait to welcome more guests from the UK to discover Latvia’s charm, authenticity, and quiet luxury.

📍 Visit Riga in style — where affordability meets refinement.



The Independent

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AUTHENTIC LATVIA

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Through eyes of ZDF

Kolka in Lettland: Fischerort und cooles Kap Lettlands Horn von Kolka, nördlichster Punkt des Kurlands, ist ein Ort der Entschleunigung Neben Natur und Kultur kommt die Kulinarik nicht zu kurz.

ART

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What to See in the Baltics Must-see art exhibitions in September-October, 2025

DESIGN

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Special cloth brand by Sabīne Skarule.

HOTEL

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Beautiful Hotel in Riga Hotel & Restaurant Neiburgs

FINE DINING in Riga

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A Celebration of Craft, Character and the Unexpected – Krug x Carrot

At the heart of every Authentic Riga experience lies a deep appreciation for rarity, craftsmanship and stories worth savoring. It is in this spirit that we invite you to an extraordinary culinary journey in collaboration with the iconic Champagne house Krug.

Founded in 1843, Krug Champagne is revered not only for its uncompromising pursuit of excellence, but for its unique approach to individuality — composing each edition as one might a symphony, blending over 120 wines from multiple years to craft what many consider the pinnacle of non-vintage Champagne. Each bottle tells a story of time, nuance and precision.

For this exclusive occasion, Restaurant Barents celebrates the beauty of a single, often underestimated ingredient: the carrot — its sweetness, earthiness, and extraordinary range. Paired with rare expressions such as the Krug Grande Cuvée 173ème Édition and, for the first time in the Baltics, the Krug Rosé 29ème Édition, this evening will reimagine harmony on the plate and in the glass.

Dishes will include hand-dived scallops, black sturgeon caviar, heirloom carrots, and cacao bean miso — elegantly composed to mirror the complexity and elegance of each cuvée.

An evening not merely of dining, but of discovery.

Krug x Carrot

Join us for an evening in collaboration with the legendary Champagne house, where we will celebrate a seemingly simple yet surprisingly versatile ingredient: the carrot.

The evening will be paired with exquisite Krug Grande Cuvée and Krug Rosé, including the very first bottles of Krug Rosé 29ème Édition and Krug Grande Cuvée 173ème Édition served in the Baltics, paired with fresh scallops, black sturgeon caviar, carrots and cacao bean miso.

The dinner will be held in Barents restaurant,
📍Riga, Smilšu street 3
📅July 25 at 19:00

The number of guests is limited. Reserve your table now at barents.lv

ART

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The soul of a city often reveals itself through its artists.

At Authentic Riga, we invite you to experience the city through the eyes of its visionaries — from intimate gallery visits to private studio encounters. We take you where creativity is raw, personal, and profoundly local.

We’re especially proud to follow MAREUNROL’S and avant-garde pioneer Bruno Birmanis, who will represent Latvia at the 61st Venice Biennale in 2026 with Untamed Assembly: Backstage of Utopia — a bold exploration of Latvia’s fashion avant-garde.

This is not simply art appreciation. It’s access to a world few ever see — curated exclusively for those who seek more.