Authentic Riga

17/07/2025

DESIGN

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Special cloth brand by Sabīne Skarule.

16/07/2025

HOTEL

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Beautiful Hotel in Riga Hotel & Restaurant Neiburgs

01/07/2025

FINE DINING in Riga

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A Celebration of Craft, Character and the Unexpected – Krug x Carrot

At the heart of every Authentic Riga experience lies a deep appreciation for rarity, craftsmanship and stories worth savoring. It is in this spirit that we invite you to an extraordinary culinary journey in collaboration with the iconic Champagne house Krug.

Founded in 1843, Krug Champagne is revered not only for its uncompromising pursuit of excellence, but for its unique approach to individuality — composing each edition as one might a symphony, blending over 120 wines from multiple years to craft what many consider the pinnacle of non-vintage Champagne. Each bottle tells a story of time, nuance and precision.

For this exclusive occasion, Restaurant Barents celebrates the beauty of a single, often underestimated ingredient: the carrot — its sweetness, earthiness, and extraordinary range. Paired with rare expressions such as the Krug Grande Cuvée 173ème Édition and, for the first time in the Baltics, the Krug Rosé 29ème Édition, this evening will reimagine harmony on the plate and in the glass.

Dishes will include hand-dived scallops, black sturgeon caviar, heirloom carrots, and cacao bean miso — elegantly composed to mirror the complexity and elegance of each cuvée.

An evening not merely of dining, but of discovery.

Krug x Carrot

Join us for an evening in collaboration with the legendary Champagne house, where we will celebrate a seemingly simple yet surprisingly versatile ingredient: the carrot.

The evening will be paired with exquisite Krug Grande Cuvée and Krug Rosé, including the very first bottles of Krug Rosé 29ème Édition and Krug Grande Cuvée 173ème Édition served in the Baltics, paired with fresh scallops, black sturgeon caviar, carrots and cacao bean miso.

The dinner will be held in Barents restaurant,
📍Riga, Smilšu street 3
📅July 25 at 19:00

The number of guests is limited. Reserve your table now at barents.lv

01/07/2025

ART

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The soul of a city often reveals itself through its artists.

At Authentic Riga, we invite you to experience the city through the eyes of its visionaries — from intimate gallery visits to private studio encounters. We take you where creativity is raw, personal, and profoundly local.

We’re especially proud to follow MAREUNROL’S and avant-garde pioneer Bruno Birmanis, who will represent Latvia at the 61st Venice Biennale in 2026 with Untamed Assembly: Backstage of Utopia — a bold exploration of Latvia’s fashion avant-garde.

This is not simply art appreciation. It’s access to a world few ever see — curated exclusively for those who seek more.

01/07/2025

RIGA by The Guardian

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Just named by The Guardian as one of the top five European city breaks for summer — Riga is where culture, charm, and coastal calm meet.

Wander through grand boulevards lined with Art Nouveau elegance, savour the vibrant flavours at Europe’s largest market, and escape to white-sand beaches just minutes from the capital. From curated concerts to quiet courtyards, Riga offers depth, beauty, and discovery for those who seek more than the expected.

This summer, explore the city named among Europe’s finest — with Authentic Riga, where every moment is thoughtfully crafted.

With outdoor concerts, alfresco dining, rooftop bars and plenty of parks and places to swim outdoors, these cities make for a great summer getaway

01/07/2025

JAZZ in RIGA

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Jau deviņpadsmito gadu pēc kārtas kultūras un tautas mākslas centrs "Mazā ģilde" vasaras mēnešos aicina uz bezmaksas džeza koncertiem ceturtdienu pēcpusdienās. Jūnijā interesenti jau varēja dzirdēt "City Jazz Riga" bigbendu Kārļa Vanaga vadībā, bet jūlijā un augustā būs iesp....

30/06/2025

RIGA

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With outdoor concerts, alfresco dining, rooftop bars and plenty of parks and places to swim outdoors, these cities make for a great summer getaway

07/06/2025

TRADITIONS

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Summer solstice is just aroud a corner.
Special and authentic events we suggest.

https://www.bilesuparadize.lv/lv/event/153006

07/06/2025

EXCLUSIVE

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Experience high end performance with Skudras Metropole.

19/03/2025

STORIES FROM LATVIA

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Porsche” and the Legendary Crocodile Dundee.
Arvīds Blūmentāls – 100! 🐊

His entire life was one grand adventure. Latvian-born Arvīds Blūmentāls from Dundaga Parish was the inspiration behind the unique visual design of the Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 RS Clubsport race car, driven by the Porsche Latvija Racing Team. The special design not only highlights the car itself but also creates a connection to Latvia.

🏎️ For the first time in the history of Latvian motorsports, a Latvian race car’s design will be immortalized in an official souvenir model. Produced in a very limited quantity by Porsche Lifestyle, the official Porsche accessories manufacturer, this 1:18 scale model will be available for purchase worldwide.

Find out more by reading the article on Delfi.lv.

Latviešu dēkainim Arvīdam Blūmentālam patika stāstīt, ka biksīšu un krūšturu skaits viņa mājvietas dekorā atbilst sieviešu skaitam, ko viņš esot "izmīlējis".

10/03/2025

CINEMA

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The New York Times

“Flow,” a dialogue-free animated Latvian film made with open-source software, is keeping our domesticated friends riveted.

13/02/2025

CINEMA

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🎞🐈‍⬛In a fantastic interview by Carlos Aguilar for The New York Times, 𝗱𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗚𝗶𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗭𝗶𝗹𝗯𝗮𝗹𝗼𝗱𝗶𝘀 shares the incredible journey of Flow - an animated film—from an independent Latvian animation studio to two The Academy nominations.

This interview beautifully captures the film’s impact. It feels like every city in Latvia is celebrating 'Flow'! Posters line the streets, and a sculpture of the film’s cat now sits atop the Riga city’s name. It also highlights Zilbalodis’ unconventional path, from teaching himself animation to building his own studio.

📸 And a stunning photoshoot by Sinna Nasseri, featuring Zilbalodis and cats—perfectly reflecting the quiet yet determined creative spirit behind Flow and its wordless storytelling.🐈‍⬛

𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗶𝘀 𝗮 𝗺𝘂𝘀𝘁-𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱!

Gints Zilbalodis’s “Flow” is the first Latvian film to get Academy Award nods, for animated feature and international feature. The director talks about the film’s journey.