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Riga <9> <9> is the capital of Latvia and, with its 730,000 inhabitants, has more of the attractions of a big city than any other in the Baltic States.. Located in the estuary of Daugava, on the Riga Bay on the Baltic Sea, Riga has ample air, rail and highway traffic, making it the country´s main tourist center.. <9> <9> History <9> <9> 1201 is considered the official founding year of Riga.. This year, the Bremen canon Albert von Bekeshovede founded the city of Riga as Bishop of the Lives.. The city received its name from the surrounding Rige brook (Latvian Ridzene).. In 1282, the city became a Hanseatic member and trade between East and West grew steadily over the Riga junction.. <9> <9> In 1562, the abdication of Master Gottfried Kettler began a twenty-year period of autonomy for the city before it fell under Polish rule.. <9> <9> 1621 came under Swedish rule and <9> <9> 1710 under the rule of Russia.. <9> <9> 1918 The course of the war and the revolutions in Russia and Germany gave Latvia the opportunity to found an independent republic for the first time.. However, as a result of the Hitler-Stalin pact, the Second World War ended this brief phase of Latvian independence and the era of Soviet hegemony began.. As a result, many Russians settled in Riga and the city was a center of military-industrial production within the Soviet Union.. <9> <9> 1991 The upheaval in the Soviet Union and in Eastern Europe also led to a pro-independence movement in Latvia, and on August 21, 1991, Latvia became an independent and democratic republic.. <9> <9> In 2001, Riga celebrated its 800th anniversary.. <9> <9> In 2004 Latvia, like its two Baltic neighbors, joined NATO and the European Union.. <9> <9> <9> Attractions <9> <9> Much of Riga´s tourist attractions are in the UNESCO World Heritage Site.. These attractions can be easily explored on foot thanks to the short distances.. <9> <9> Attractions around the Rathausplatz include the Schwarzhäupterhaus , the figure of Roland and the Occupation Museum .. <9> <9> Very close, St. Peter´s Church is worth a visit and from the church tower you have a nice view over the city.. <9> <9> Numerous historic buildings in the Old Town such as the ´Three Brothers´ , Big and Small Guild , Powder Tower , Schwedentor , the Cathedral , the National Opera and the Riga Castle worth a visit.. <9> <9> The old town is separated from the New Town by a restful city park built on the site of former fortifications.. The transition from the old town to the new town marks the remarkable Freedom Monument .. The Neustadt is especially famous for its Art Nouveau buildings, whose most beautiful examples are located around Alberta Street.. <9> <9> The Central Market , close to the Central Station , the Motor Museum and the TV Tower outside the center of Riga are other tourist highlights in Riga.. <9> <9> In addition to using public transport, the Riga Card offers free / discounted admission to numerous Riga museums and attractions.. <9> <9> <9> For more information, visit <1001> Online Information on Wikipedia}
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| the district Lagerviertel
Old camp district that has been revitalized again, with restaurants, a few shops and a theatre [002.34]