Countryside in the city - II

If there wasn't Vanšu bridge pillar, you wouldn't believe this is in Riga, would you? The truth is, this countryside-looking scenery is just 1 km from Riga Old Town. It's possible because of Ķīpsala island, a calm, charming island of various old wooden houses - one of the best places to live in Riga. See another, quite similar countryside-looking place in Riga, from summer. [full_width]