Riga Central Market, Market hall in central Riga, Latvia
The Riga Central Market spans 72,300 square meters with five converted German Zeppelin hangars featuring Art Deco and neoclassical architectural elements.
The Zeppelin hangars from World War I were sold to Latvia after 1918 and converted into market halls between 1924 and 1930. The new complex replaced the old Daugavmala trading area along the river, which had operated since the 16th century.
The five hangars each host a different type of goods: one for meat, one for dairy, one for fish, one for vegetables, and one for dry goods. Vendors sell directly to shoppers and the stalls reflect Latvian traditions in smoked sausages, dark rye bread, and pickled vegetables.
The market operates throughout the year, providing local residents and visitors access to wholesale sections and retail stands with competitive prices.
The structure incorporates five of the nine remaining Zeppelin hangars in the world, making it the largest covered market complex in Europe.
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