EUROPE'S BEST BEER is at it's Largest Market Touring RIGA Latvia CENTRAL MARKET 🇱🇻

We walk through Riga, Latvia to get to the Central Market, Europe's largest market and former WWI German Zeppelin hangar, to sample some of the offerings including its best beer in these historic buildings.
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[@scotti3934]

Hi Terry! What an awesome place! The history there along with great food made it a great tour. I loved Svetlana's proud comment about the unique beer " you can't get this in the U.S.". She is so lovely and kind, and patient when you veer off course. I hope you two have a great experience and thanks for taking us along. Onward and upward!

[@BarefootVlogger]

Haha I mightve argued that point but shes right. That beer was like nothing Ive ever tasted. Thanks for the kind words brother!

[@alfonsoedmonds6164]

My family and I can't wait to watch the video.. Please be safe Send my regards to your wife and son... Happy Labor Day.. 🍺 🍺

[@BarefootVlogger]

Thanks Alonso! We hope you enjoy the tour. Best to the family!

[@alfonsoedmonds6164]

U r truly welcome!! We enjoyed it, they send there regards.. Be safe

[@PatriciaRoggero]

Thank you Terry & Svetlana really enjoyed the tour

[@BarefootVlogger]

So glad you joined us Patricia, thanks!

[@T_MT]

It's fine. Thank you!) it's the best report from Riga. Best!👍

[@BarefootVlogger]

So kind, thank you!

[@ervinvonhimmel]

Great video, come to Latvia more often! :) If you still have time, you have to visit Agenskalns Market (Hagensberg Markt) which is about a 20-30 minute walk from the place you stayed in Old Town, over the Daugava River, or it takes a short tram journey, Swetlana definitely should know it. It has been renovated, respecting its history, recently and basically is the best market in Riga to visit right now, it is not big. The Agenskanls Market building was built in 1911 and is a fine example of 20th-century rational Art Nouveau. Riga has more than 800 Art Nouveau buildings, its highest concentration in the world, so Riga is widely known as the capital of this style. In Alberta Street, there is a museum on it. Historic Vidzemes Market, you started your video with, which is closed nowadays, will be restored in a few years and derelict now. And the largest market in Riga and the whole of Europe is Riga Central Market, it truly has metal structures that were used as Zeppelin hangars in WWI by Germans, but not in Riga, in Kurland (Kurzeme), which is in western Latvia, about 150-200km from Riga. The market was built by the city of Riga in the 1920s, in early Art Deco style, is protected by UNESCO, and all the stones (bricks) you can see there are obviously were not used for Zeppelins. The metal beams were moved from Kurland (Kurzeme), after WWI to Riga and used to construct this market as the most modern in the world at the time, with industrial fridges (that was new in the world), trains coming onto the roof at the local station (yes, exactly) etc. You can find out about the history of this market on its website or in Wikipedia, in English. Right now, the whole area is being reconstructed, including the market, as Rail Baltica and the new Central Riga Rail Station are being built, it will be finished in a few-+ years, so perhaps, this is the last time you see it like this - "soviet" and dirty :) (btw, in the soviet times it looked very different, I mean the station and the market, I was born in 1977 so I still remember :) Good luck!

[@BarefootVlogger]

Thanks Erwin! I know about the Agenskalns. I hope to visit it because there's a place that makes an awesome kachapuri I think it's called lol sorry I'm sure I spelled it wrong. Anyway, anything that looks kinda like a pizza with an egg in the middle, I'm in! Thanks brother for your kind and welcoming words.

[@ervinvonhimmel]

@@BarefootVlogger Thanks Terry! By the way, that "moonshine vodka" neither is moonshine nor vodka :) I believe, the name was given more than 10 years ago, when Russian tourists were big in Riga and producers had to make it understandable to them. It is honey brandy of high quality, and it has no colour. They have a few shops around Riga, but definitely, their website is the best way to find out about them and how it's made: samogon lv By the way, in Agenskans market, I believe there are more small artisan local producers of strong alcohol (different brandy types, vodka, schnapps etc) to try. It is hard to believe, but Latvia has even wine produced from local grapes since the 14-16th century in western Latvia, In places like Sabile, there are tasting tours to the vineyards etc. They call it the Most Northern Wine in the World :), their website: visit sabile lv en wine-hill-of-sabile And there are thousands of types of wine (it is called wine in Latvia) produced locally from local fruits or even of birch juice. So much to try :) Also, you might find interesting Open Air Anthropological Muzeum, which is in Jugla, it is basically a park on the Riga border on Jugla lake shore, in the east of the city, it has preserved wooden houses, churches, barns etc from the 16th+ century, from all over the country brought there in the 1920s, one can see as local peasants lived in different parts of Latvia in different ages (older than colonial history in the US), this is their website: brivdabasmuzejs lv en And of course, you may find interesting all the castles, little medieval towns and baroque palaces around Riga, I am sure you met plenty in your research before the trip :) Or, I just remembered, if you like soviet stuff, you can visit KGB headquarter in Riga, they have it as it was left by Russians in 1991, with all its prison etc. Foreigners find it interesting, it is in the centre, Brivibas and Stabu streets corner, their website: okupacijasmuzejs lv en Good luck buddy!

[@BarefootVlogger]

Great info Ervin I appreciate it brother. I tried to go to the KGB museum but it was sold out. You are a wealth of Latvian knowledge my friend, thanks again!

[@BhutWhut]

Great video Barefoot! I'm sold on Riga 👍

[@BarefootVlogger]

Thanks brother. It's a great city

[@sandykish9608]

You two are simply the best, thanks for taking us to a place many of us would never get to go! Reminiscent of Anthony Bourdain..❤

[@BarefootVlogger]

Thats a great compliment I truly appreciate. Thanks Sandy!

[@cathpeterson1944]

awesome tour thru beautiful city Riga, market is amazing with all those fresh foods, merchandise, restaurants

[@BarefootVlogger]

So glad you liked it Cath! Thanks for joining us!

[@hildestramowski9370]

Thank you Terry! All that food looks delicious! My dad used to make moonshine! What a awesome experience!😊 Thanks again for walking us through this awesome Market! Very interesting!😊

[@BarefootVlogger]

Wow, that stuff is strong Hilde! But it wasn't bad lol. Thanks for joining us!!

[@JuliaB1955]

Fantastic tour. Thank you!

[@BarefootVlogger]

So glad you joined us! Thanks Julia

[@mikuskokenbergs8853]

J-walking is a big no no in Latvia. Nice video thank You. I'm a native Latvian. Was born in Riga in 1983. ☺ Most people use the opportunity to sneak in those toilets while somebody is coming out. If only there is not an old grumpy babushka taking charge. In Latvian moonshine is "kandža" [kandzha], or in Latgale - Šmakovka [Shmakovka].

[@BarefootVlogger]

Wow thanks for the lessons Mikus! I'll be sure to wait for the green next time. Yeah that WC attendant was too scary to sneak past lol.

[@Rblock777]

U can get the best latvian bagels at Liepkalni bakery, there are breads with added stuff for mass producing and there are the good ones which are pure without anything added to them and they are sold only at the bakery. u can eat that bread without anything on it and it will taste super good

[@BarefootVlogger]

Thanks for that gem DZ! I will hit it next time I'm in town brother

[@hildestramowski9370]

Thank you Terry for showing us Riga Latvia & architecture & market😊

[@BarefootVlogger]

I'm glad you liked it Hilde! Thanks for joining us

[@aronaeleven5574]

Awesome seeing all the different culinary delights

[@BarefootVlogger]

I didnt even hit them all. More reason to go back! Thanks for watching!

[@donthesheek]

Wonderful.

[@BarefootVlogger]

Thank you my friend!

[@carryontraveling]

wow i went into the same nook at 3.50 cool place cool video !!

[@BarefootVlogger]

Fun spot for sure, thanks Darren

[@carlloar9768]

Spalona is smalling from ear to ear. Can tell she proud of her home country thanks Terry for taking us along 👍

[@larry-jl4lo]

What an amazing tour, which should be an ad for them, shortened of course. Lol

[@BarefootVlogger]

Haha thanks Lar!

[@cheryllancaster7268]

Fantastic! I enjoyed seeing this wonderful market. You surely captured the essence of the Eastern European culture. It’s great seeing Svetlana showing you around and enjoying herself. Another great vlog. 👍👍👍

[@BarefootVlogger]

Awesome Cher, so glad you joined us and enjoyed our day at the market!

[@kathyr4060]

The architecture is very nice, the mall reminded me of the Macy's in NY the fruits and vegetables looked so fresh and bright

[@BarefootVlogger]

Macys in NY, nothing like it around the holidays. Thanks Kathy!

[@kathyr4060]

@@BarefootVlogger welcome

[@tfleischman2681]

Soup looks amazing! Another gem by Barefoot

[@BarefootVlogger]

Best soup ever! Thanks T

[@arniegreenberg2719]

Hi Terry, I like your travel-vlogs. Please do more it doesn't have to be in foreign countries. Thanks.

[@BarefootVlogger]

Thanks Arnie! I plan on it brother!

[@ladyheart8157]

Hi this was a very interesting much to learn and to see video. Thanks so much Terry & Svetlana showing us around this amazing city. Love how you explore really the insides & An unusual interesting stuff to point out & show us. Loved seeing and watching you taste the special foods beer and schnaps(ex vodka pur is considered here)

[@BarefootVlogger]

Thanks Ladyheart! Food is a huge part of the vacation experience and I'm enjoying every bite!

[@vilnis-pavilssalzemnieks3051]

In fact, the market buildings were built exactly as market buildings and no zeppelin has ever been in them. In the construction of these buildings, metal structures were used, from which the Germans wanted to build hangars in another place.

[@BarefootVlogger]

You're half right. The main structures of the market are five pavilions constructed by reusing old German Zeppelin hangars. Zeppelins were never in the hangars at the current market location--but they were in the hangars at their original location in Vaiņode (also somewhere written as Vainodo, Vainede, Vaynede, Vaynodo, and Toyvanede) a former USSR air base in Latvia, located 31 kilometres (19 mi) south of Skrunda. So, to to say "no zeppelin has ever been in them" is not true. They were, just in a different location. During World War I Vainode was a German airship base with two 240 metres (787 ft) long airship hangars. After the war, they were dismantled and parts of them reused as top cover of Riga Central Market's pavilion buildings.

[@rpmcmurphy2348]

Great tour of the Market!

[@BarefootVlogger]

Thanks Mac! That beer was something else.

[@rpmcmurphy2348]

@@BarefootVlogger sounded great!

[@donnar.1694]

Terry, that was so interesting and so much fun! Svetlana is lovely 💕 So many new memories you are both making together ❤️ Onward and Upward

[@BarefootVlogger]

Thanks Donna! Traveling is so much fun. So good to have you along with us!

[@donnar.1694]

@@BarefootVlogger Thank you so much!

[@jolene54]

This was fantastic. It was great seeing parts of Riga and that incredible market thru Svetlana and your eyes 👀. " That moonshine made me feel better." I'll swear by that and then drop to the floor😅

[@BarefootVlogger]

LOL Rick I was hoping for the best but expecting the worst with that moonshine. Wasnt bad! Thanks brother

[@zackgreen9248]

thank you for visiting Latvia , soory for unfrainly people with sad and grumpy faces :D its more depends what kinde people you meet u met not so frendly ones :D I hope you Enjoyed food and drinks and hopefully maby u will visit us again :) Greetings form Latvia and Latvians :)

[@BarefootVlogger]

Thank you Zack! I really enjoyed visiting your country met some great folks and made some great memories here. We will definitely be back!

[@AnthonyHolo96]

Love this place

[@BarefootVlogger]

Me too Anthony!

[@AnthonyHolo96]

@@BarefootVlogger I’m glad you do

[@RicosUncle]

You Know it!

[@Cocolicious08758]

I love how Svetlana is showing us around 👍🏼btw how’s the coffee in Latvia ? I’m sorry my perverted mind lost it when the lady said “hot, big and delicious”🤣😭😂 the NYer in me🤦🏻‍♀️ I love how you talk to random ppl it’s so beautiful to watch how friendly they are and willing to talk!

[@gorviv529]

The lady was definitely giving Terry a message 😂

[@BarefootVlogger]

Haha I know Victoria I could've said a lot after that line! Thanks for joining us!

[@BarefootVlogger]

😂

[@Cocolicious08758]

@@gorviv529 🤣

[@Cocolicious08758]

@@BarefootVlogger 😂

[@persycon]

You should visit folkclub Ala

[@BarefootVlogger]

I had every intention. Got there too early it didn't open til after 5pm. I'll have to go back for sure.

[@gorviv529]

I think Svetlana just wanted a nice quiet holiday 😂, but I appreciate the great sites and footage.

[@BarefootVlogger]

Haha not possible with Barefoot tagging along! Thank you my friend!

[@BhutWhut]

Hey Barefoot why were you wimping out with the hot ("spicy") food? 🤔

[@BarefootVlogger]

Doctors orders

[@BhutWhut]

@@BarefootVlogger Ah, ok 👍

[@welltravelledlife]

Did you guys get to the brewery down by the river?

[@BarefootVlogger]

Not this time around but I'll put it on the list

[@welltravelledlife]

@@BarefootVlogger Definitely worth a stop! Great city and you've got a fun vlog style.

[@cito4633]

Great video! The Russians might call it “moonshine” but it literally translates to “brake fluid” in English…Cheers, onward and upward!

[@BarefootVlogger]

lol Cito it probably could get the Blue Iguana started in a pinch!

[@Rblock777]

43:00 Latvian vodka is better than the Belarussian because STOLICHNAYA is Latvian

[@BarefootVlogger]

Wow did not know that DZ thanks for the info. Explains why I like it so much!

[@joskites8374]

I you like to toast in Latvia say prieka. Whe do not toast in russian language.

[@nikkione]

What area of the town did Svetlana grow up?

[@BarefootVlogger]

Here in Riga about 20 mins outside Old Town. We went by to visit stay tuned Nikki!

[@inaauza7680]

Na zdorovje it is in rusian, are you rusian? Way You speak rusian in Latvia? Diskusting. Im not going to watch this

[@BarefootVlogger]

Das Vedanya

[@BhutWhut]

Don't let the door hit'cha on the way out fella. 👋