In the historic center and all over the city you will find examples of all architectural styles from Europe; from medieval constructions to Gothic and modern. You can even find ancient wooden constructions perfectly preserved nowadays. This unique cultural feature has given the city the prestigious recognition of the UNESCO. Riga flourishes as the most important cultural center of the region.
Besides being an extremely rich cultural center, Riga offers a huge array of night entertainment and shopping centers. Alfa, Barona and Domina Shoppings are the most famous spots to enjoy all day long and find all kinds of fashionable stuff. Another remarkable features are the impressive wine shops with huge variety from all over the world. Some other captivating shops you will find are honey shops, health food shops and coffee beans shops.