Welcome to Riga, the capital of Latvia. Shining high-rise buildings, business-centers, narrow streets of the middle age Old City and cozy cafes and bars attract many visitors. It’s not a secret that the city has a famous to be “Northern Paris”. Riga is one of the cultural and scientific centre of Europe. There held international exhibitions, seminars and scientific conferences annually. Riga is one of the most important traffic centre.
Tourists like most of all the Old City that is a labyrinth of twisting streets, ancient buildings and churches. Next to the Bastecalns Park is situated the New City, a commercial and business centre of Riga.

The Latvian capital is the nicest place of tourism and rest. So that’s why here is the Riga review to make you knowledgeable about this marvelous city.
One of the most famous is Riga castle built in 1330 that used to be the residence of the temporal power. In the 18th century the castle was rebuilt and in the 19th one it was added with the third floor. Today the right part of the castle is the place of the Latvian president residence.

Then comes Domsky Cathedral. It is the biggest cathedral in Baltic. It was founded in 1211 by the first Riga bishop Albert. Then the building was rebuilt for many times that’s why it has today a wonderful mixture of architectural styles. The main zest of the Domsky Cathedral is its organ, created in 1884 that was the biggest in the world for that time. Today the Domsky Cathedral is the symbol of the Old City.

The gigantic Satue of Liberty (Brivibas Piemineklis), located in the centre of Riga, is considered to be the sacred place for every Lett. The project is made by the famous Latvian sculptor Carlis Zals. The monument is crowned with the figure of a girl that symbolizes freedom. It has three stars in her hands that embody country unity. Today it is the highest monument in the city and is the popular place of meeting among the youth.

Making the Riga review one can’t but mention the House of the Blackheads. In 1334 this house belonged to the big merchant guild. In the 15th century the house was owned by the other merchant guild. The guild of blackheads had its representation in all Baltic cities and was the unity of single foreign merchants. Blackheads’ houses combined the function of clubs and hostels.

The beautiful gothic building with the Dutch renaissance façade was destroyed in 1941. But it was repaired in 2001 in honor of 800th anniversary if the city.

St Peter’s Church is the first place among the tourists to visit. Besides its unique construction it’s tower it the best place to see he whole town from the height. There is a viewing platform there. Today St Peter’s Church is one of the best examples of gothic architecture not only in Riga but in Baltic in general. There held various exhibitions and concerts in the church building.

And in conclusion one can’t but visit the architectural complex called “The Three Brothers” (”Tris brali”) situated in the heart of the Old City. It is the typical example of the middle age Latvian architecture.

The oldest of the houses – “The White Brother” was built in the 15th century and it absorbed all the middle age features. This building is the most ancient in Riga. “The Middle Brother” was built in 1646. Its date of birth is written on the façade. “The Green Brother” is the youngest one. It was built in the 18th century.

With the facades looking to the street these buildings incarnate typical middle age architecture principles. The buildings title is explained by the fact that many years ago various professions representatives lived at the same street. “The Three Brothers” was the building on the Bakers Street. Thus, this historic landmark is very important to Riga.

is a country of forests, lakes, bogs, rivers and sea isles. It has the fewest number of populations in the world and as many people prefer to live in the city the nature is left primordial there. Here are rare bird species, its forest are full of deer, elks, wild boars, bears and wolves. That’s why we’ve gathered all the information from Estonia tourism website to share it with you.

The main port and the capital of the country is Tallinn. The city was transformed in the middle ages. The city, a member of UNESCO world heritage was founded in the 12th century. During its history it was under the rule of Dania, Sweden, Gernany and Russia and all these countries made their marks in the city architecture. It is one of the most beautiful middle age cities with a great atmosphere due to its sea nearness, ancient vallum, church spires and houses with red tile roofs.

Estonia tourism website says that Tallinn is very beautiful place due to its narrow streets, Gothic cathedrals, middle age city walls and castles, built on the rock that predominates over romantic Lower City. The old town hall with Tallinn symbol Old Thomas on the tower, towers Long Herman, Thick Margarita, The House of the brotherhood of dark-haired, ancient pharmacy at the Down hall square make it fantastic.

Tartu is the oldest Baltic town. There are ancient cathedral ruins, Domska church, powder magazine and many neo-classic buildings there. Tartu is famous for its University founded in the year 1632 to the order of the King Gustav Adolph.

Piarnu is the summer capital of Estonia. It is the city-resort. Sand beaches and shady parks of the seaside resort city attract many visitors from all over the world. Here are even nice mud cure clinics and sanatoriums, cozy hotels and private villas, motels and camping.

The most unique places of Estonia are seaside isles located in the south of the country. The hugest are Saarhema and Chiumaa. They are a real quiet refuge from fussy life. Saarhema is considered to be the most “Estonian” place in Estonia. Here are wooden windmills and ancient homesteads. Kuureshaare is the center of Saarhema with loads of homesteads for agro tourism lovers. Haapsalu is a balneological resort. The scenery here is considered to be typical Estonian with a great number of windmills, straw roof houses and fishermen settlings.

Kazakhstan is the official name of the Republic of Kazakhstan, a Eurasian state located in the Central Asia and Europe. It borders with Russia in the north and west, with China in the east, with Kyrgystan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan in the south. It is washed by Caspian and Aral Seas.

Among the places to go in Kazakhstan is the ancient “Great Steppe”, a keeper of many past secrets. It is very beautiful in April when orange, blue, yellow and red flowers and plants give it an appearance of a magnificent place.

Alma Ata is a quickly developing city founded in 1854 at the place of destroyed by wars and forays village Almati. Then it was a capital of Kazakhstan up to the end of the year 1997. Nowadays the city is very clean and very easy to understand with long straight streets and not high architecture. The city is full of green parks, plants, fountains, wide straight streets, unique buildings and construction. There are also many theatres, museums, entertaining parks, restaurants, night clubs and casinos there. The main advantage of the city is that it is very spacious.

The most beautiful sight in Alma Ata is Panfiloff Park, a rectilinear rectangle of flora, surrounding the bright Zenkoffsky Cathedral, one of few czar epoch building having survived the earthquake of the year 1911. It is fully built from wood without nails application.

The Central state Museum is one of the most important places of the country where one can see the exact miniature replica of “The Gold Man”. It is a soldier costume, made of 4000 gold parts, decorated with animal motifs.

Astana is a modern capital of Kazajhstan. Today it is not a high city with a number of attractive green streets. The population includes Russian (over 70%) and only 30% make Kazakhs.

There are many educational institutions in the city including Gumilev Eurasian University, three museums, and two drama theatres.

Among the obligatory places to visit in Kazakhstan is also Shimkent a huge Middle Age city, located in the Great Silk Way. The city is a so called sacred that’s why excursions include “Saint Place” visit and “Aristanbab” a place of worshiping the patron saints.

Kazakhstan is proud of their lakes. Kolsai Lakes are three green lakes attracting people by its beauty and filled with clean glacial water. Together with the woods foothills Kengay-Alatau they make a cool camping and good conditions for active rest and trout fishing. The travelers can have excursions by helicopters to Alma Ata lakes an even enjoy horse excursions.

Bal hash Lake is a unique natural formation and the best Russian resort. It is very big, but shallow. Its east part has salt water while its west part does fresh water that’s why even fish is different in different parts of the lake.

Tunisia is a magic country, full of Mauritian exotic, virgin oasis beauty, charming sand beaches, rich culture, and wonderful Nabel gardens.

Tunisia is washed by Mediterranean Sea in the north and east, borders with Algeria in the west and with Libya in the south-east. It is surrounded by Sahara and Atlas mountains. Every tourist can’t but agree that luxury holidays in Tunisia can’t be compared with anything.

The major Tunisia resort area is situated along the Mediterranean Sea coast from Hammamet to Jerba isle.

The zest of Tunisia resorts is thalassotherapy. Cure procedures, based on marine water and algae use is the most popular from all over the world here. And the prices for them are twice lower than in France.

The country is not big that’s why regardless of what resort you’ve chosen excursions program will be the same: Carthage ruins, the biggest roman Coliseum in the north of Africa, sacred Islam town Kairuan with the most ancient mosque and mausoleum in Africa. This town is also famous for its carpets which have been weaving since the middle Ages. You can also visit troglodytes’ underground houses, eat desert fruits and make henna tattoos. Camel and horse racings, safari won’t live anybody calm.

Hammamet
It is one of the most attarctive resorts, which is located 60 kilometers away from the capital. The world famous thalassotherapy centre is located here. Hammamet is also an international cultural centre where numerous holidays and festivals are held weekly.

Sus
It is not only a huge resort but the third big Tunisia city which is considered to be even older than Carthage himself. The architecture attracts tourists in the millions. Local Arabic houses seem to be unique. Sus is famous for mosaic pictures museum, Christian catacombs, and the old fortress. Sus is also the shopping city number one.

Mahdia
The resort has appeared recently in Mahdia that’s why all the hotels are new and modern there.

Jerba
So if you want to have the best luxury holiday in Tunisia Jerba will be the right choice. It has the clearest sea, which is valuable for fishermen and divers, loads of greenery areas, few hotels. At the same time there are also local people houses there which can express the indigenous colour. The most beautiful Jerba architecture unit is Sinagoga, built more than 26 centuries ago.

Fiji is a country of 330 isles in the Pacific Ocean, famous for its clear blue lagoons, clean water, picturesque hills and evergreen forests. Shore line, crooked as it has been architected, that’s why Fiji luxury resorts attract the most outstanding world people.

Here the Robinson Crusoe dream can come true. One can settle in the separate isle hotel or in the traditional bungalow, covered with palm leaves. The remarkable isle service is combined with natural exotics. Guests can visit aborigine villages, learn their traditions and customs especially their famous ritual dances on chark. Active time spending lovers can do diving, fishing, surfing and have an entertainment sea cruise.
One of the best Fiji luxury resort is Viti Levu Isle, where the most popular touristic areas are situated – Denarau Isle and Coral shore. Denarau isle is a small isle where Sheraton Hotel is located. It has all the conditions for golf playing.

Coral shore is the most valuable resort. It was named so because of its numerous beautiful coral reefs: the conditions of diving are ideal here. The tourists can also visit ancient caves with antique habitants’ paintings on them. All the hotels are located on the sea shore and they are very far from each other. There are many entertainment activities here. Tourists can travel to Jungles by bamboo rafts, hey can have the cruise with dolphins, do oceanic fishing, rent yachts and cutters.

Tourists can rent the car on the shore and go to the near cities: Fiji’s capital Suva and a huge city Nadi. Suva is the most populated city and the main Fiji port. It has an enormous number of Chinese, Indian, Europe and traditional Fiji restaurants. Nadi is so called gates to Fiji isles. It is a nice city, a center of business. There are many restaurants, night clubs, 18 hotels scattered at the hill coastal area. The popular tourist place here is Viseisei – the center of Fiji culture. Nadi is also unique for its remarkable botanic and tropic gardens.

Vatulele Isle is a great place of vacation for rich people. They can rent luxury villas which has its own small beach area.

Mamanuka Isles will satisfy those who want to relax from fuss and a great number of people. Each isle has the only hotel.

It’s better to go to Fiji in dry season, from May to December.