Shopping in Latvia

Shopping in Latvia would be an unforgettable experience for you if, you are not from Europe. The high and pristine stores in Latvia offer some really exclusive range of imported goods.

If you are looking for some up market shopping in Latvia then, Riga is the best option. Shops are scattered in Riga making it the hub for Latvia shopping. Here are some of the details for you to make your right pick.

Amber is the top pick of most of the travelers. You can get high quality, affordable imitations for gifts and souvenirs. Some of the items worth picking are - linen items, wickerwork, folk art goods and ceramics. Other items are Latvian beer, Riga Black Balsam drinks and the folk music collection.

Stockmann Department store in Latvia - It is located in Riga and is famous for offering the exclusive top market shopping items. Once you enter this incredibly large shopping center, you would realize that you have entered the biggest departmental store of Latvia.

Stockmann is a chain of Finnish stores which was opened in the year 2003 in Riga. While you can shop till you drop, you can relax yourself in the café which is located at the level four.

Checkout for the widest range of consumer goods like - apparels, toys, gifts, textiles, leather goods, refreshments, tobacco items, liquors, DVDs and electronics gadgets. The store is situated within the stone's throw from Riga Central market in the main city of Riga.

Outdoor Riga market - The central Latvia market of Riga is located at Negu Street. It is easily accessible as, it very near to the central bus station. It is the biggest market in the areas of Baltic countries and Northern Europe.

Shopping in Latvia is incomplete without visiting this oldest market. It was constructed in 1930s. The market is designed beautifully in semi cylindrical shaped hangers. There are total five hangers divided into different sections. Groceries, dairy products, fruits and vegetables are some to mention. You can also get fresh meat, fishes and best chicken variety in the stores. Wines and other liquors are not to be missed while you shop in Latvia. Tobacco items like cigarettes are very cheap in Europe.

Latvian souvenirs - You would surely enjoy shopping in Latvia once, you visit the reasonable markets of Vecriga. The small stalls that offer the widest variety of Baltic amber, clothing and handmade craft items are must visit spot. You can find lot of Russian Matriushkas while you wade through the streets of Vecriga.

Shopping in Latvia can be done all the seven days of week. The shops are open from 10am to 7pm on Monday to Friday and on Saturday till 5pm. Sundays are also the best days to shop. You can use all the major debit and credit cards for shopping. American Express, Visa cards, Diner Club, JCB, Master card are widely accepted ones.

You can also get foreign exchange from the currency exchange centers and can check out for ATMs that are located all over the city.

Wish you enjoy your shopping in Latvia and make your trip to Europe the most memorable one.



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