Riga City of Sails
Riga is the
capital and
largest city of
Latvia
The city lies on
the Gulf of
Riga, at the
mouth of the
Daugava
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Riga was founded
as a port town in
1201
In 1282 Riga
became a member
of the Hansaetic
League
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Freeport is an integral
part of the Riga city
The history of Riga and
development of the
Freeport of Riga go
hand-in-hand
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Continuing
traditions of
Hanseatic League,
Riga remain one
of the largest ports
in the Baltic Sea.
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The Riga City
Festival is the
main annual
event in Riga.
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The festival also
offers a
wonderful
opportunity to
have a good
time.
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Riga has participated in the "The Tall Ships' Races" twice - in 2003
and 2013
Riga was a
host city, it
was voted
the best port
of the races
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Riga is a very
safe and
hospitable
city for any
event
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From the season
2013 a new
yacht club
started
operating in
Riga. The City
Yacht Club
Ķīpsala, is
situated at the
heart of the City
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Riga has
experience
and possibilities
for organizing
yachting
activities
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You are welcome to Riga!
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Thank you for your attention!
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