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Honouring soldiers killed during the Latvian War of Independence (1918–1920), it is considered an important symbol of the freedom, independence, and sovereignty of Latvia.[1] Unveiled in 1935, the 42-metre (138 ft) high monument of granite, travertine, and copper often serves as the focal point of public gatherings and official ceremonies in Riga. Guards of honour are always present and Liberty stands on top holding three stars symbolizing the constitutional districts of Latvia: Vidzeme, Latgale and Courland
Die Compagnie der Schwarzen Häupter war aus der Ende des 13. Jahrhunderts tätigen Bruderschaft des Heiligen Georg hervorgegangen. Sie vereinigte junge, unverheiratete ausländische Kaufleute, die in Riga lebten, ohne das Bürgerrecht der Stadt zu besitzen.
Art Gallery Putti
Gallery is located in the spacious premises in the architectonically historical centre – Vecrīga – in the Art Nouveau building built in 1907 as a dwelling house with a shop on the ground floor, designed by an architect Paul Mandelshtam (1872 – 1941).
All works you see are created by artist Elita Patmalniece.
Elita Patmalniece is a Latvian artist who was born in 1964. .
Elita has created an art space as a dedication to each and every one of us. A work of art that makes you look around, feel the energy, time and the moment that is constantly changing. Visitors of the exhibition can literally enter the world created by Elita, see themselves from several sides as part of the exhibition, be reintroduced with different aspects of their personality. Entering the colourful vortex of life, travelling to the center of it, can lead us to see exactly what is important to each of us at this moment. Surviving, feeling, being grateful for what we have.
GAZ 11-73 was produced in 1940-41 and 1945-48; the car had a 3.5L SV I6 engine licensed by Chrysler.
ГАЗ М-11-73 выпускался в 1940-41 и 45-48 гг. Автомобиль оснащался нижнеклапанным шестицилиндровым двигателем объёмом 3,5 Л, разработанным корпорацией "Крайслер".
Riga was founded in 1201 and is a former Hanseatic League member. Riga's historical centre is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, noted for its Art Nouveau/Jugendstil architecture and 19th century wooden architecture.Riga was the European Capital of Culture in 2014, along with Umeå in Sweden. Riga hosted the 2006 NATO Summit, the Eurovision Song Contest 2003, the 2006 IIHF Men's World Ice Hockey Championships, 2013 World Women's Curling Championship and the 2021 IIHF World Championship. It is home to the European Union's office of European Regulators for Electronic Communications (BEREC). In 2017, it was named the European Region of Gastronomy.
In 2016, Riga received over 1.4 million visitors.The city is served by Riga International Airport, the largest and busiest airport in the Baltic states. Riga is a member of Eurocities,[the Union of the Baltic Cities (UBC) and Union of Capitals of the European Union (UCEU).
Riga Motor Museum was founded in 1989.
It is located a few kilometers from Riga city center, houses the largest and most diverse collection of antique vehicles in the Baltic states and offers a truly interactive, fun and educating journey into the world of motors. The museum is considered as one of the most remarkable and most modern museums in Latvia, and a must see tourism attraction when visiting Riga.
Riga Motor Museum was opened after a large-scale reconstruction on the 2nd of July, 2016. The museum has gained broader and modernized exposition space, a comfortable and enjoyable environment for visitors, as well as accessibility for everyone. At the same time we have preserved the museum’s historical architecture and the specific Motor Museum’s atmosphere. The author of the reconstruction project is “Projektēšanas birojs ARHIS” Ltd. Reconstruction works are carried out by “Skonto būve” Ltd.
The new exposition tells fascinating stories about unique vehicles, renowned individuals and important milestones that helped to shape world’s automotive history. Visitors explore and engage with the story using modern and diverse multimedia and design features, as well as participate in several interactivities. The author of the design project is H2E Ltd.
The museum showcases more than a hundred unique antique vehicles and the collection is enriched with several significant acquisitions. The museum’s café, kids fun zone, hands-on exhibits, temporary exhibition hall, educational workshops and other entertaining events ensure a day well spent in the new Riga Motor Museum.