Why Riga? A Journey Through Latvia

[@loziotirzan8417]

Why Riga? Because it's fantastic. I went in town in winter 2013 and I'll never forget the incredible inner city, the great food and beers and the fantastic sunset on the iced sea in Jurmala... You'll be always on my mind, beloved Riga. ;) Greetings from Italy.

[@aurctic6046]

I've been to Riga much time like 4+ because my grandpa lives there. It's truly an amazing place to visit.

[@Datan8]

Hi Mareks, I'm from Miami and I'm coming to see Riga ! Can't wait !

[@alinaelinaurke7420]

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR VISITING OUR COUNTRY!❤IT MEANS MUCH TO US!

[@crowbaby5]

Visited Riga for the first time a couple of weeks ago, loved it. A really nice city. Would love to visit again soon.

[@elinaflores1302]

I'm literally crying. I miss my country so much. All the peace, nature, family. Thanks a lot for making this video, showing our beautiful nature. I wish I will return back one day.

[@shona1960]

We visited Riga in July 2015. Loved it. Rich in culture, beautiful architecture, ornate churches with live musical programs, friendly people and pocket friendly for tourists.

[@quoteshunter8189]

wow ...good to know dat :)

[@MultaniTrekker]

u are right Madhabi,it is awesome place, are u from kolkotta

[@shona1960]

Yes

[@himeljr.4238]

#MadhabiBanerji Pocket friendly for tourists, haha (Best quote in 2017). By the way Apu (Sister), What is it like to live in Latvia's extreme winter weather?

[@vlogsbyobaidentertainment4320]

Madhabi Banerj

[@eplv3432]

What a beautiful place! 💞💙😍🇱🇻

[@lucasschwarz4236]

I'm so in love with Rīga, my favorite place in Europe - Cheers from Argentina

[@minkuce]

ĻOTI SKAISTI, šo ar prieku rādīšu saviem draugiem ārzemēs!

[@turgunyurtseven6914]

Nice video! So nostolgic!!! I have been there in 2012-2013 as an exchange student in Latvia University. I loved it very much. watching your video I remember all the places I had visited. Greetings from Uzbekistan

[@Mrevilchap1]

Planing to move to Latvia in a few years from New Zealand, cant express how excited I am to get to your beautiful country.

[@TheDougVT]

Absolutely stunning! Can't wait to be there. For who don't know, Riga is one of the few cities in the world that, in twenty-first century, still preserved constructions from the Middle Ages and baroque period.

[@pavloivanchenko6346]

I am amazed the Russian commies did not demolish it under their tyrannical rule like they did to Ukraine although Kyiv, Lviv, Odesa and Kharkiv are showing their charms and slowly struggling to get out of the soviet past.

[@akselvanvalkenburgh6137]

Rīga is a big trading port

[@akselvanvalkenburgh6137]

And was

[@ExVeritateLibertas]

+Pavlo Ivanchenko Yeah Russian commies like Trotsky....opps he was born in Kirovograd. Guess he was Ukrainian. Or Zinoviev, head of the Comintern? Nope, also Ukrainian. Okay, at least Dzerzhenski, founder of the Checka? Nope, Polish. Well certainly Stalin was Russian? No, Georgian. Very strange "Russian" empire, that Soviet Union.

[@ExVeritateLibertas]

+Pavlo Ivanchenko Odessa is 100% Russian, founded, settled, and built by Russia. Lviv was Polish until Stalin and Bandera removed the Poles (i.e. killed) and replaced them with Ukrainians. (Only Bandera gets a statue though, seems like Stalin should have one next to him for giving you the territory.) Kharkov and Kiev are also built by Russia/USSR -- as is everything in Ukraine. In Russia, there are plenty of Soviet monuments around, but Russians are not stuck psychologically in the past like Ukrainians. It is part of history, that's all. Russia's economy and infrastructure are much better than Ukraine's. (I have travelled extensively in both countries.) Ukraine's oligarchs have robbed and ruined the country for 25 years and instead of looking in the mirror you blame Russia. Taking responsibility for your own problems will fix Ukraine 10x better than smashing a statue of Lenin (which is not hurting anybody) -- and who by the way, created Ukraine, promoted Ukrainian identity, put the Russian territory of Novorossiya in Ukraine, comprising about 40% of modern Ukraine, brought literacy in Ukraine up from 20% to 100%, and electrified the whole country. Sounds like a terrible oppressor.

[@santi_bravo]

This is such a lovely video that reminded me sooo much of this amazing country that I was honoured to visit in many occasions. Latvians are such great people, so simple an yet so full of history and a strong identity. I fell in love with Latvia, her people and one special girl that I will always remember. Thank you Latvia!

[@FelipeAlbrecht1]

Thanks for the material, I can imagine how hard is to show in only 7 minutes all the great things in Latvija. Lai muzam dzivo Latvija!

[@ВалентинаДубковская-ч6г]

Увидев этот город первый раз, просто влюбилась в него! А еще там живет моя любимая сестричка. Очень хочу туда опять и опять... Всегда уезжаю со слезами.

[@HeleneStaley]

I love everything about this video -- all of the images of the people there, the architecture, scenery -- all beautiful and lovely.

[@velvetolio]

I visited Riga few years ago, it was winter, a lot of snow, the city felt so mysterious, but yet so warm, so colourful and joyful. Ah I fell in love with it... I hope to visit Riga again someday, and this time during summer :) Greetings from Lithuania, with loads of love

[@kenlee1416]

I was just in Riga. The central market is great, full of local goodies (honey, cheeses, pickles, smoked fish etc). The Old Town is beautiful. The Art Nouveau quarter and surrounding areas have 100s of buildings with Art Nouveau facades. Outside Riga, Jurmala has 100s of pretty wooden houses. Cesis is a nice town with 18th century charm in some parts, and, the castle ruins are worth a visit. And don't forget to try the unique drink, Kvass - the one from the tap in the central market is superior to the canned ones.

[@elsol4459]

I will be visiting Riga this November, hopefully. It looks like a fantastic place to see. Everything is beautiful.

[@Anamaria-yu3vi]

I am from Croatia and I can say that this fantastic and beautiful

[@AydnPolat]

wonderful. thank you so much for sharing.

[@TheGulbis007]

Kaa jau te teica,ka tik tieshaam beidzot ir izveidots tieshaam interesants un skataams videoklips!Paldies autoriem!:)

[@arzus4]

Apart from Old Town and Art-Nouveau tours, be sure to check out the part of Rīga that is located on the left bank of river Daugava. A lot less tourists go there. Especially Āgenskalns and the coast along Ķīpsala, which has a lot of amazing renovated wooden architecture and a completely different feel of the city. Go as far as the restaurant Ostas Skati. On the right coast -- Northern end of Andrejsala has some fantastic industrial port/river views especially at sunset, no tourists ever go there

[@akr21hey]

Rīga ir tik skaista, brīnišķīga pilsēta! Un paldies par video, ļoti jauks! :) Taču esmu pārliecināta, ka Latvijas un arī Rīgas lielākais lepnums ir Dziesmu Svētki. Domāju, ka tiem arī vajadzēja būt iekļautiem šajā video. Tāpat es vienmēr apbrīnoju to skaistumu, kāds ir redzams vēlos vakaros uz Akmens tilta - kā mirdz gaismas Saules akmenī, gaismas uz tiltiem, skats no Daugavas kreisā krasta uz Vecrīgu utt. To man arī būtu paticis redzēt. Bet vienalga lielisks video, kā jau teicu! :)

[@matthewkim128lol]

I am feeling that this country and cities are very beautiful so that I wanna trip to 리가 라트비아 some days.

[@HeleneStaley]

Clean, wholesome and beautiful -- loved this video that depicts wonderfully through pictures the obvious reasons to visit Riga.

[@karinchiksell7785]

Best place on planet! Nice video, thank you!

[@SarcasticElbows]

What an amazing video. I wanna go to Riga, and this video makes me wanna go even more. Thank you for taking your time to make that video. Wow :D

[@cjogo]

Traveled my first time in the Sumner of 1989 -- and returned another few times over the next 5 years ... I left my heart in Latvia :-)

[@aidebatable]

Gorgeous country wow, an amazing video clip. Latvia with its nature is one of the peaceful countries in the world.

[@PanikGrafik]

As a Swede I lived in Riga for 8 months - best time of my life! Will definatly go back! Riga, I love you! Paldies!

[@vishalchaudhary5217]

It's their citizens who make their country beautiful and successful. Be Creative!👍 Greeting from India

[@erikssonjonas10]

I notice that this video was published in 2011, but I wanted to thank you for the video anyway. I will go to Riga tomorrow from Stockholm. I really look forward to it. :)

[@vyacheslavdaineko4794]

WOW! One of the best video of our city here :) Really professional work.. Thanks!

[@mariazaharia3355]

Uimitor! Salutari din Romania!

[@yeano9882]

Hii and thank you for showing my cauntry! I really loved it whit all of my heart and my favorite part was the 5:14 I don't know why, and again thank you for showing, bye 😘

[@johngill9750]

My mothers homeland, so looking forward to my next visit. 🇱🇻🇱🇻🇱🇻

[@MrGiorgi83]

So nice :* :* :* I'd like to visit Riga big heart from Tbilisi

[@LatvijasKirils]

Esmu dzimis Latvijā, šeit arī palikšu! Ļoti skaists video, prieks bija skatīties, trūka vienīgi mazais ieskats tās Sirdī - Vecrīgā!

[@CarolHardesty]

My roots are Latvian. This video makes me want to go to the motherland.

[@liv.vivanty]

Ljoti kvalitativs video materials. Malachi!

[@jurislazda9026]

To sauc par mājām-LATVIJA👋

[@HeleneStaley]

So nice -- a perfect video on a beautiful place. I want to go there one day!

[@redale8350]

My grandfather was latvian...can't wait to visit!

[@toTSX]

A wonderful video, I would have only added at the end of present - views from the song festival, where thousands of singers sing. It's an amazing view. Nowhere else in the world it is.

[@sunflowerproductions]

looking forward to be there !!! Rio - Riga connection !

[@CallofLatvia]

I am Latvian and i live in Riga and i love this city.

[@lucianolombardi7288]

My girlfriend roots from Riga latvia…i felt in love with her n this city too…will be there soon!!!!...me encanto esta ciudad!!!!!!💯

[@mathiasmustillo]

excellent cinematography! I love it!

[@apelsiiniits]

Tāds ļoti... mājīgs video :) Nekā samākslota, nekā neīsta, viss tieši tā, kā ir te, kur paiet mūsu ikdiena. Skaisti un mīļi :)

[@Domingo-Pino]

Nice video! I was studdying in Riga and I loved it (you can see in my videos one that I did about the city, called "Riga"). I love the country and I dream with going back there :)

[@Martins90]

YES LOVE RIGA LATVIA SUPER!!

[@IorioOscar]

Splendid video.

[@salvadordiavila5645]

beautiful

[@vostok1965]

Great video of a great city!

[@emilijaorlovska9317]

I was born in Latvia and I am Latvian 🇱🇻

[@liv.vivanty]

home sweet home. whenever, where ever i may be.

[@emfron]

Baigi smuks video. Būs ko ārzemju draugiem parādīt.

[@wovk76]

Great video, thank you. I hope to go there first as possible.

[@IorioOscar]

Because Riga was too long on the edge of Europe and now that the town is part of it Riga wants to show with pride its jewels. Baltic sea, architecture, love for singing, culture, its troubled history, the desire for freedom, wellness searching, its attitude toward cleaning, life education how to live with two different languages, two different religions, the beautiful golden-haired women it's easy to fall in love with, respect for tradition and roots. All these things Riga gives us and we european ones appreciate so much. I like Riga a lot. Welcome to big Europe|.

[@Ostpreussen2011]

Very nice spot and even nicer city! Lived there 4,5 years :-)

[@DouceProvence]

Très beau film, salutations de la France.

[@RendraRonaldo]

Nice video man, my destination right now

[@lobsangdolme]

Wish to go there next summer!

[@dnormis]

Perfekta filma!!! Linku labprāt pievienošu prezentācijām...

[@zikrii]

pure natural beauty

[@IowaHiker]

So beautiful!!!

[@deusvult4604]

Rest in peace Livonia :,(

[@FENIX1174]

It looks beautiful.

[@tatjanamalinica1900]

This is mi country. Miss you...........

[@JohnNash82]

Welcome back soldier;)

[@CoolS1990]

Best video about Latvia! )

[@Yankijs24]

Fantastisks video! Lepojos, ka esmu dzimis Latvijā :))

[@stellarakutube]

Super

[@venomtailOG]

Yeaaaaa!! I live in jurmala (that place where all the eaches were), and when i saw it, i was so happy :) u could even see where my house was

[@sunnycriti9809]

beautifull city

[@markorobo8399]

I LIVE IN LATVIA!

[@AlmondishTofu]

marko robo meee tooo

[@SANTILLAN1]

nice vídeo, Im love letonia

[@mejdzer77]

GRATING FROM POLAND

[@lavalleb1]

très belle vidéo sur la Lettonie

[@Dizzzais]

ir izdevies, ļoti labs! :) malači!

[@lambrenedettoxvi]

SUPER LATVIA

[@renaultlover1]

Lovely city!

[@1buksh]

Ļoti smuki! :)

[@zizoubizou7934]

lovely vedeo

[@DrMinaAzmy]

Riga is and will always be my -best place to visit- ever I promise i will be back Riga , wait for me :)

[@kapildubey3943]

i love this vedio it is fantastic dream

[@kontrapunkti]

Riga, perhaps the most central european city in Baltic, Awesome place!

[@fleshcookie]

looks lovely

[@Endiks11]

I LOVE YOU LATVIA

[@Reezija]

to be fair, not the whole video is about Riga, but it's still nice video :)

[@julijagutareva378]

I live in Latvia

[@arzus4]

Šis ir labākais video par Latviju, kas KZbin atrodams! Ļoti žēl tikai, ka nosaukums tāds neskaidrs, ka nosaukumā nav minēts vārds "Latvija" un neizlec pie rezultātiem, meklējot Latviju. Varbūt autori var apsvērt šo palabot, +vbyuer ?

[@emilijaorlovska9317]

arzus4 piekrītu es arī esmu no Latvijas 🇱🇻🇱🇻🇱🇻bet Es tur nedzīvoju tagad🇱🇻

[@igorabolinsh5284]

Labakais ir šis: kzbin.info/www/bejne/b4PYf4qNmc17idE

[@hidro1983]

Es beidzot esmu mājas..ko arījums visiem novēlu!

[@AngiFeri]

Nagyon szép

[@vladimirinriga635]

Riga. Love❤️

[@TheMsSandii]

Vajadzetu vairak sadus video :)

[@toTSX]

original music by Karlis Auzans 6:49 That's special latvian music for this video.

[@vektorz]

@kozha007 es domāju, ka Rīga kā brends varētu būt pazīstamāka par Latviju. Piemēram, ļoti daudzi amerikāņi zina, kas ir Amsterdama, bet tiem nav ne jausmas, kurā valstī tā atrodas. Līdzīgi varētu būt ar Rīgu. Tāpēc neiebilstu, ka nosaukums ir Why Riga?

[@kubraturkylmaz]

2 min ago I was reading comments and realized how people write comments about religions and judging them to not to come. I mean, this is so rude. There are tons of people who travels around the world to discover and you say you don't want them in your country? Idk what to say, put yourself in their position and think that the country that you went and people there doesn't want you. What are you gonna think and do? Please don't judge people because of their religion. That's all I can say, and if you're still reading this thank you. And also: like this comment if u agree

[@anisahauliyah9946]

im gonna make my exchange study there, i love the country, dont know what will happen if I am around :o

[@armandsvagals4080]

Finally someone with common sense thank you :)

[@FContreras85]

I think I'm moving to Latvia at any time.