Riga in New Holland’s “ Best of…” series; comprising a range of pocket-sized guides exploring a variety of cities worldwide. Designed to be practical, informative & user-friendly, each title in the series presents the highlights of the city concisely, providing a directory of the best places to stay, eat, shop & relax. An overview section provides a brief summary of the l&, history, government & economy, people & the arts. Each guide is designed to make essential information easy to access, with individual sections on the city’s main tourist attractions (‘highlights’), in addition to dedicated sections on sightseeing, activities, shopping, accommodation, eating out, entertainment & excursions. There is also a travel tips chapter with practical advice on getting there & around, when to go, communications, emergencies, health, insurance, safety, embassies, money, tipping, electricity, time, toilets & some basic vocabulary. ...

The environs of Riga on a double-sided map at 1:75, 000 from the locally-based Jana Seta publishers with detailed presentation of terrain & the road or rail networks, places of interest & tourist facilities, etc. The map is double-sided, with a generous overlap & Riga itself included on both sides. Topography & landscape are shown by contours at 10m intervals, numerous spot heights, & colouring/graphics for different types of land use or terrain (orchards, forests, swamps, etc). Finely graded road network indicates “difficult to travel unsurfaced roads”, shows driving distances on main & secondary routes, & indicates locations of petrol stations. Railway lines are shown with stations & stops; the map also shows narrow gauge lines & abandoned routes. Interesting locations are highlighted & symbols indicate hotels & other tourist accommodation, campsites, viewpoints, hills & interesting natural sites, etc. The map has latitude & longitude lines at 5’ & 10’ respectively. Map legend

Includes:: English. To see the other titles in this series please click on the series link.

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Riga & Jurmala on waterproof & tear-resistant street plan from Jana Seta, including on the reverse side a large street plan at 1:7, 000 of Riga’s central districts highlighting 25 of the city’s principal tourist sites. On one side is a detail plan of the city’s historic heart & the surrounding districts. Tram routs are shown with stops & line numbers & the map also shows the bus connections from the city centre to the airport. For divers, principal traffic routes are highlighted & locations of petrol stations & car parks are marked. Streets are annotated with selected house numbers for easier identification of addresses. 25 of Riga’s principal tourist sights are prominently highlighted. Street index is on the reverse side which also

Includes:: a plan at 1:25, 000 covering the city with its outer suburbs & Jurmala, highlighting 13 more places of interest outside the city centre. Also provided is a large, clear diagram of the public transport network: tram lines, bus route to the airport & suburban railway lines. Map legend

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Central Riga on a tourist street plan combining coverage of the city’s inner districts with a large, clear plan of its historic heart, a diagram of public transport lines across the city & its suburbs, plus contact details for its museums, etc. On one side is a street plan at 1:10, 000 showing Riga’s inner districts on both sides of the Daugava. Bus, tram & trolleybus routes are shown stops & line numbers. For drivers one way streets, car parks & locations of petrol stations are marked. Streets are annotated with selected house numbers for easier identification of addresses. On the reverse Riga’s Old Town is shown in much greater detail at 1:5, 000. Symbols indicate locations of hotels & other accommodation, as well as various places of interest. Also provided is a large clear map of the public transport network within the city & its outer suburbs: trams, buses, trolleybuses & railway lines. The map

Includes:: a street index, lists of museums, theatres or concert halls, plus over 50 embassies/consulates, all with contact details. Map legend & all the information

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Riga in the Pocket Guide series from Insight provides detailed commentary on a collection of itinerary based trips in a handy pocket format. Each guide has an historical & cultural introduction, profiling the growth of the region or city. There is also a large selection of localised & pedestrian friendly tour itineraries designed to take in the major sites, as well as a chapter on excursions to other destinations within easy reach. Further sections detail leisure activities including shopping, eating out, nightlife, festivals & local events with accompanying addresses & contact details where relevant. There is also practical guidance on transport, local services, language & accommodation. Each guide also has a large selection of colour photographs & a pull-out pocket map giving an overview of the region. ...

Riga in the Everyman Map Guide series; comprising a range of practical guide books incorporating large scale maps to a number of international cities & regions. Including a unique binding method, each district, neighbourhood, area or region has an accompanying fold-out page with a large scale overview map which is fully indexed. Each Map Guide also has details of more than 100 shops, restaurants, bars, clubs, markets & other local attractions, in addition to more practical guidance, listed underneath & on the reverse of the fold-out map. All of the main attractions also have accompanying illustrations, & there are also transport maps & a street index to help visitors find their way around. ...

Riga in the Pocket Guide series from Berlitz; a collection of handy, pocket-sized guides dedicated to an extensive range of cities, regions & countries worldwide. Written in narrative form, individual guides explore the history, main sights & attractions, food & drink, accommodation & local culture of the destination in detail. Each Berlitz pocket guide has a similar format, with colour-coded sections helping readers locate information quickly in addition to distinctive chapters exploring the city or region. An introduction outlines the destination for visitors & a section dedicated to 'A Brief History' actually explores the area in relative depth. A where to go chapter is organized by region & city & is written in prose form with references to individual sites highlighted in bold for clarity. There are also further suggestions on where & when to eat. Recommendations for leisure activities in the region, including sport, nightlife & shopping, are also provided & tailored accordingly for each destination. Handy travel tips are listed alphabetically in a dedicated section, providing practical guidance & helping visitors make the most of their stay. The main hotels, particularly for cities, are also listed in an accommodation section, offering a brief overview with approximate price bandings & relevant contact details. ...

Latvia`s picturesque capital has long been a symbol of commerce & cosmopolitan living. Explore the beautiful medieval old town, surrounded by a meandering canal, lush manicured parks & impressive tree-lined boulevards. Soak up the Gothic & art nouveau architecture & be prepared to be surprised by the multiple attractions the city has to offer. Be inspired to visit by the Pocket Guide Riga, a concise, full-color guide to this elegant city that combines lively text with vivid photography to highlight the best that Riga has to offer. Berlitz Riga Pocket Guide:- Where To Go details all the key sights in the city, from the cobblestone streets of Old Riga to restored countryside palaces, while handy maps on the cover flaps help you find your way around, & are cross-referenced in the text.- Top 10 Attractions gives a run-down of the best sights to take in on your trip, including the royal palaces, St Peter`s Spire & Dome Square.- Perfect Day provides an itinerary for one day in the city.- What To Do is a snapshot of ways to spend your spare time, including arts, shopping, & the best tapas & flamenco bars in town.- Essential information on Riga`s culture, including a brief history of the city.- Eating Out covers the city`s best cuisine.- Curated listings of the best hotels & restaurants.- A-Z of all the practical information you`ll need. ...

Riga in the Wallpaper City Guide series, published by Phaidon & encompassing a collection of pocket-size guides dedicated to the best design elements in major cities. Compiled by experts at the Wallpaper magazine, the guides are widely recognized for appealing to design-conscious travellers & are aimed at those interested in art, design & architecture. Each guide identifies the best bars, restaurants, hotels, places to shop, leisure activities & excursions with a unique emphasis on the finest examples of unusual architecture & design. Each Wallpaper City Guide has the same layout, with separate tabs allowing readers & travellers to access individual sections easily. The tabs consist of Landmarks, Hotels, 24 Hours, Urban Life, Architour, Shopping, Sports & Escapes. High quality colour photographs appear alongside brief descriptions of each hotel, bar or attraction, highlighting distinctive & unusual styles of architecture & design. Extra pages are provided at the back of each guide, allowing readers to record their own notes & sketches. ...

Riga in the Wallpaper* City Guide series, published by Phaidon & encompassing a collection of pocket-size guides dedicated to the best design elements in major cities. Compiled by experts at the Wallpaper* magazine, the guides are widely recognized for appealing to design-conscious travellers & are aimed at those interested in art, design & architecture. Each guide identifies the best bars, restaurants, hotels, places to shop, leisure activities & excursions with a unique emphasis on the finest examples of unusual architecture & design. Each Wallpaper* City Guide has the same layout, with separate tabs allowing readers & travellers to access individual sections easily. The tabs consist of Landmarks, Hotels, 24 Hours, Urban Life, Architour, Shopping, Sports & Escapes. High quality colour photographs appear alongside brief descriptions of each hotel, bar or attraction, highlighting distinctive & unusual styles of architecture & design. Extra pages are provided at the back of each guide, allowing readers to record their own notes & sketches. ...