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Welcome to RIGA, LATVIA
 Conference venues
Riga is the capital of Latvia and being the largest city in the Baltic region is often called the new Baltic metropolis. Riga has been the intersection of major land and sea routes since long ago. Situated in the heart of three Baltic countries, Riga is close both time-wise and geographically to most European cities which makes it easy to reach and could easily become your next destination in the ongoing search for new conference & meeting venues.
Riga was founded in 1201 and the architecture from that time is still visible in Riga as the main historical monument is the Old Town with its numerous medieval buildings, churches, guild houses and narrow cobblestone streets. Apart from the medieval origins, Riga's uniqueness lies in the fact that it boasts the largest collection of Art Nouveau buildings in Europe.
Today, Riga is an attractive and safe destination with excellent communication links. Recently expanded and modernized Riga International Airport, located within only 10 minutes drive from the city centre, has direct flights to numerous European and Scandinavian cities. Modern hotels and restaurants are available at reasonable prices while the quality of service often exceeds customer’s expectations. Riga offers accommodation for every taste and budget. Most hotels have been built or fully renovated during the last 3-5 years and are conveniently located within walking distance of the Old Town, venues and main tourist attractions. There are more than 30 business class hotels with more than 4500 hotel beds in the center of the city.
Riga is an ideal place for an international conference or meeting with a wide range of venues, offering modern or historical ambience. Within Riga everything is close and compact. The largest exhibition center in the Baltics, the largest conference hotel in the Baltics with over 2000 sq m of total conference and exhibition space, modern Congress Center, variety of historical venues - all located within walking distance of the city center.
For more information on conference venues, hotels and other services, please contact Via Hansa PCO at pco@viahansa.com or visit the Riga Convention Bureau at www.inspirationriga.com
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