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 market buildings, constructed between 1924 and 1930, replaced the former Daugavmala trading area that operated since the 16th century near the river.
Each pavilion specializes in specific food categories, with 3,000 stands offering Latvian products from fresh produce to traditional bread and local delicacies.
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.
Location: Riga
Architectural style: Art Deco
Address: Nēģu iela 7, Latgales priekšpilsēta, Rīga, LV-1050, Latvia 1050 Rīga
Opening Hours: Monday-Saturday 07:30-18:00; Sunday 07:30-17:00
Phone: +37167229985
Website: http://rct.lv
GPS coordinates: 56.94400,24.11600
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:08
Christmas markets are a long-standing tradition in many European cities during the Advent season. The markets take place on central squares and historic streets, where wooden stalls offer regional specialties, handcrafted goods, and traditional decorations. From roasted almonds to mulled wine to local handicrafts, each city presents its own culinary and cultural features. In Germany, cities such as Nuremberg, Dresden, Munich, Hamburg, and Stuttgart host their Christmas markets, while Austria welcomes visitors to Vienna and Salzburg. France is represented by Strasbourg, Metz, Montbéliard, and Lille. Belgium offers markets in Brussels, Bruges, and Leuven, the Netherlands in Maastricht and Valkenburg. In Poland, markets can be found in Wrocław, Kraków, and Poznań. Additional markets take place in Prague, Budapest, Zagreb, Basel, Bern, and in Scandinavian cities such as Stockholm, Gothenburg, Oslo, Rovaniemi, and in the Baltic capitals of Riga and Tallinn. London, Edinburgh, the Italian towns of Merano and Asti-Govone, and even Madeira are also among the locations of this winter tradition.
Latvia offers a diverse range of sites combining medieval history and Baltic nature. The country brings together different periods and landscapes: the Old Town of Riga with its Art Nouveau buildings, the castle of Cēsis, the beaches of Jūrmala and the extensive forests of Gauja National Park. Latvian cities preserve evidence of German, Swedish and Russian rule. Beyond the capital Riga, places like Liepāja with its military port or Kuldīga with its waterfall invite exploration. The coastal region extends for several hundred kilometres along the Baltic Sea. The natural landscapes include extensive forests, wetlands and lakes. Gauja National Park protects river valleys with sandstone cliffs and historic castle ruins. Rural areas display traditional wooden architecture and agricultural structures that have shaped life in the Baltic regions for centuries.
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