Riga Central Market
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Riga Central Market

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Riga Central Market fills four former Zeppelin hangars plus a fifth matching pavilion, selling fresh produce, meat, fish and household goods. It opened in the 1930s and is still a working market for locals. Look for smoked fish, rye bread and seasonal berries.

On day 3 of Helsinki, Tallinn and Riga in 3 Days

Good to know

Tickets
Free entry
Time needed
One to two hours
Best time
Weekday mornings
Getting there
A short walk from Riga Central Station and the Old Town

Itineraries with Riga Central Market

Day 3 of Helsinki, Tallinn and Riga in 3 Days

Riga

How Riga Central Market fits into a day.
  1. 9:30House of the BlackheadsRiga
  2. 11:00Riga CathedralRiga
  3. 12:30Three BrothersRiga
  4. 14:30Riga Central MarketRiga
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Riga Central Market questions

What are the opening hours?

The pavilions generally open daily from early morning until late afternoon or early evening. Mornings have the best choice.

Is Riga Central Market worth visiting?

It offers a direct view of daily trade in large historic halls.

Can you eat at the market?

Several stalls sell prepared food and coffee inside the halls.

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