Riga City Day

rigaThe date of foundation of Riga is considered 1201. But, according to archaeological data, settlements existed in the first half of the XII century. The name of the city, according to most linguists, comes from the Baltic word Rīng, which means “Bend of the River”.

The identity of the founder of the city is being debated. Three bishops are mentioned: Berthold, Meinhard and Albert von Appeldern. The latter was officially recognized as the founder of the city of Riga. He was a bishop who came to the banks of the Daugava with a military detachment and a papal bull to conquer Livonia.

Thus began the history of the beautiful capital of the Republic of Latvia, the city of Riga.

It's city day. Throughout the day, concerts will be held on Domskaya Square, in the garden of the Small Guild, in the Ave Sol concert hall, as well as in the Dome Cathedral and St. Peter's Church. In the city center will be laid the longest table, near which you can have lunch.

Day of the city today.

There will also be a festival of homemade vehicles Cartoon rallijs, a competition for the most interesting swimming vehicle DnB NORD Regate 2007 and competitions of fireworks masters, perhaps the most interesting and enchanting show "Garden of Light" in Kronwald Park.

The doors of the clubs will be open until 8 a.m., and outdoor activities – the Green Ball on the Embankment on November 11, a night of house music on Andreisal and a dance evening on Domskaya Square – will end at 01 a.m.