Riga is the capital of Latvia, a major industrial, commercial, cultural and financial centre of the Baltics. i-Marbella headed to Riga for the grand opening of Suite Riga, which will take place this Thursday, 9th of December where Johnny Gates captured what could be seen through the blizzard of stunning Riga.

House of the Blackheads

Here are some interesting facts about Riga:

 - Riga is more than 800 years old and is an enchanting  blend of a medieval centre and a modern city. Mixed together so perfectly that it fits every taste, with the irresistible charm of old times. 

Snowy Rooftops Across Riga

- With 706,413 inhabitants it is the largest city of the Baltic States and third-largest in the Baltic region, behind Saint Petersburg and Stockholm.

Saules Akmens building and Vansu bridge

 - Riga has the finest concentration of Art Nouveau (Jugend) buildings in Europe. Before the Soviet occupation, Riga was an important economical centre and one of the most influential parts of Northern Europe. Even if most of Riga's earlier buildings have been destroyed in the wars, you find evidence all around the city from different centuries, not only in the streets of the Old Town. Riga's historical centre has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. 

Art Nouveau Building

Iron Bridge Over The Daugava river

 - Today's Riga, the largest city in the Baltic States, is a vibrant, fast-evolving modern city that has a lot to offer. Music plays an important role in the everyday life so when you want to relax, Riga has so much to offer: from music festivals, concerts, folk music to hot night spots.