This place was MASSIVE! It is housed in several blimp hangars (as well as smaller booths outside the hangars). The food is incredible and very fresh. There may be a language barrier as many of the vendors do not speak English, but it is a delicious place to go. I was able to make myself understood through the little Latvian... More

The main part of the market is housed in the old aircraft-style hangars. Apart from the size there is nothing special about them. However, it is paradise for a gourmand! Being a tourist I was facing the usual logistic issues – hotel fridge is too small to take in all the “samples” of seafood and dairy products I was eyeing... More

Unfortunately many people in Riga appear to have a lower hygiene level than me. In the market very many people occupy a small area. Maybe some would appreciate the market selling fish, meat, vegetables and dairy products. For me the smells of the market were overwhelming. My husband enjoyed the fish market however. I wouldn't want to visit the market... More

Try to visit a "café" in the fish market. Here we ate some open-faced sandwich with salomon and drank champagne (!) - or more correct sparkling wine. There were actually 3 different types to choose from. Where else you can drink wine on a bazaar? Funny and nice experience.

Every time I am in Riga I want to visit the central market, the smell , the noise, the friendly people and all the nice food and stuff you can buy. It really shows you what the normal latvians buy, You can get alot of latvian specialities very cheap. You can not visit Riga without going to the market.

The central market is a very large area and even in the middle of a cold winter the outside stalls are full of whatever you need. Inside the 5 big you have a ample supplu of meat, poultry, cakes, vegtables, fish and all your other needs. The noises, the smells and the friendly faces makes a tour of this market... More

Walking around the Central Market was a great way to get the Latvians talking to tourists. A lot to chose from, foods, handmade (and/or knitted) clothes etc.

The central market is actually 4 big hangars and a lot of stalls outside. They sell a lot of stuff, but food mostly. You can buy meat, fish, bread and pastries, cheese, vegetables and fruit at very reasonable prices. People are not that super friendly. They don't like it you're taking pictures without buying something. So ask permission first. But... More

The Central Market in Riga is located in the outskirt of Old Riga, but all the same quite central. It is really huge, partly indoors in big hangars and partly outdoors. You can buy all the food you want here at reasonable prices. All sort of clothes (not fashion wear) can also be bought here. There were very few tourists,... More