Maskačka composition
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Reviewed by Ikars Kublins
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Tuesday, July 31, 2012
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Bad days for kebabs and burgers
In last week two fast food operators in Latvia have suffered a strong damage to their reputation. Firstly, in Positivus festival, several...
Bad days for kebabs and burgers
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Reviewed by Ikars Kublins
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Monday, July 30, 2012
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Augusta Dombrovska iela 16
In Scandinavia, this could be a typical scenery - a house built on rocky ground, but not in Latvia. That's why this simple but lovely...
Augusta Dombrovska iela 16
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Reviewed by Ikars Kublins
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Saturday, July 28, 2012
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Elizabetes iela 31a
Few years ago this corner building on Elizabetes street 31a (built in 1896) looked like in upper picture, but now it's renovated and ...
Elizabetes iela 31a
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Friday, July 27, 2012
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View through Vanšu bridge cables | Vanšu tilta vantis, Tallink kuģis un osta
Vanšu (suspension) bridge is becoming more and more popular in Riga as a place where to climb up on it's cables. In June, one insane ...
View through Vanšu bridge cables | Vanšu tilta vantis, Tallink kuģis un osta
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Reviewed by Ikars Kublins
on
Tuesday, July 24, 2012
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Bicycle cabs | Velorikšas
There are ways of how to transport several people with bicycle. To take a photo of mother carrying hers 2 childrens on Ganību dambis I ou...
Bicycle cabs | Velorikšas
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Reviewed by Ikars Kublins
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Monday, July 23, 2012
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Streetside restaurant | Restorāns "Aleksandrs"
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Reviewed by Ikars Kublins
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Sunday, July 22, 2012
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Smilšu iela
Smilšu street in 13 - 17th Century was the widest and most important street in Riga and even still today it looks grand. Now it's bui...
Smilšu iela
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Reviewed by Ikars Kublins
on
Friday, July 20, 2012
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Orange girl
One of the girls has matched to her hair colour not only her jumper but even her bicycle. This reminds a song by Latvian rock band Dzelz...
Orange girl
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Reviewed by Ikars Kublins
on
Thursday, July 19, 2012
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Forgotten place in Mežaparks
I'm still not sure what this place in Mežaparks is - a former race horse track or ice-skating rink (Google couldn't gave me certa...
Forgotten place in Mežaparks
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Reviewed by Ikars Kublins
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Wednesday, July 18, 2012
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Idyllic corner on Ganību dambis
Another romantic corner. This one is actually a big surprise - it's located on the side of Ganību dambis - an industrial street which...
Idyllic corner on Ganību dambis
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Reviewed by Ikars Kublins
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Tuesday, July 17, 2012
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Dzirciema iela 61
I'm still quite confused regarding to this type of Soviet time apartment buildings - is it belonging to 602th or 467th series? Tipi...
Dzirciema iela 61
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Reviewed by Ikars Kublins
on
Monday, July 16, 2012
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Ēbelmuiža park oak-trees | Ēbelmuižas parka ozoli
Ziepniekkalns is one of newest Riga's commieblock districts but it's urban landscape is varied by large park/meadow with several ...
Ēbelmuiža park oak-trees | Ēbelmuižas parka ozoli
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Reviewed by Ikars Kublins
on
Sunday, July 15, 2012
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Dream apartments
This modern apartment building in Klīversala is one of the most exclusive in Riga, because it's located right at Daugava waterfront, ...
Dream apartments
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Reviewed by Ikars Kublins
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Saturday, July 14, 2012
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Gunāra Astras iela
This place - the junction of Gunāra Astras and Deglava streets - could be regarded as the centre of Purvciems (most inhabited Riga's ...
Gunāra Astras iela
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Reviewed by Ikars Kublins
on
Friday, July 13, 2012
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Free Tibet
There are supporters for Tibet freedom in Riga - I have seen such flags in several places in the city. [full_width]
Free Tibet
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Reviewed by Ikars Kublins
on
Thursday, July 12, 2012
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Retro Rolls Royce Parade | Retro auto parāde rātslaukumā
Yesterday in Townhall square there were parade of pre-war time Rolls Royce car collection, organized by British car club "The 20-Gho...
Retro Rolls Royce Parade | Retro auto parāde rātslaukumā
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Reviewed by Ikars Kublins
on
Wednesday, July 11, 2012
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Giant of tubes
In the industrial Eastern outskirts of Riga, a plastic tubes dealer has invented an interesting way of catching attention and advertisin...
Giant of tubes
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Reviewed by Ikars Kublins
on
Tuesday, July 10, 2012
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Modern skyline
New office buildings in Skanste district. Slowly but steadily this area is turning into Riga's future CBD. [full_width]
Modern skyline
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Reviewed by Ikars Kublins
on
Monday, July 09, 2012
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Rīgas TEC-2
Riga's TEC-2 (2nd thermal power station, termoelektrostacija) is the place from where most energy for Riga's central heating come...
Rīgas TEC-2
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Reviewed by Ikars Kublins
on
Saturday, July 07, 2012
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Pēterbaznīca un Doma baznīca
Today is a hot summer day in Riga (around +30), so to chill out - take a look at winter's scene with Dom and St Peter church towers, ...
Pēterbaznīca un Doma baznīca
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Reviewed by Ikars Kublins
on
Friday, July 06, 2012
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Kaķasēkļa dambis 22, Mazā Vējzaķu sala
Kaķasēkļa dambis (Cat's Shelf Dam) is a small street in industrial area in Riga where only a few living houses are located. It's ...
Kaķasēkļa dambis 22, Mazā Vējzaķu sala
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Reviewed by Ikars Kublins
on
Thursday, July 05, 2012
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Dzirnavu (Windmill) street | Dzirnavu iela
It's time to take a look at another Riga centre streetscene - Dzirnavu street. It's one of the few Riga centre streets (much more...
Dzirnavu (Windmill) street | Dzirnavu iela
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Reviewed by Ikars Kublins
on
Wednesday, July 04, 2012
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Skrīveru saldējums
This place in Art Nouveau district of Riga centre looks so romantic that couples could sit here and kiss, only if there weren't those...
Skrīveru saldējums
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Reviewed by Ikars Kublins
on
Tuesday, July 03, 2012
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Vecāķi beach cafe | Vecāķu pludmales kafejnīca
Interesting 2-floor seaside cafe in Vecāķu beach, another one of Riga's vast beaches. Despite of possible thunderstorm and very high ...
Vecāķi beach cafe | Vecāķu pludmales kafejnīca
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Reviewed by Ikars Kublins
on
Sunday, July 01, 2012
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