Unlike what a previous reviewer said, we found that there was plenty of info in English in the form of printed overviews in each room (included with entrance fee of 2 lat). Some really interesting photos of Latvia at the end of the 1800s, complete with the artifacts that were pictured (e.g. farming implements, clothing). Also interesting to see when...
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National History Museum of Latvia / Riga Castle
Pils 3, Riga 1050, Latvia
7223004
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Ranked #39 of 47 attractions in Riga
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Traveler Description: Riga Castle, a large, yellow, jolly building on the river downstream from the old town, is the Official residence of Latvia's president. Because of...
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None of the exhibits were translated into English as they were in other museums (occupation museum for instance) and I bought the English guide book which didn't actually give any info on the exhibits only a general overview on each room which was already on printed sheets in each room. A waste of money and time really. The Latvian museum...
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The entrance to the Riga Castle doesn't look very inviting, but it's definitely worth a visit. Inside is the fascinating National History museum, 15 rooms filled with traditional art, clothing, and furnishings. Some of the explanatory signs are written in both English and Latvian, and there's even a handful of "feel-stations" for visually-impaired guests. I was especially impressed with the...
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