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Riga is the capital of Latvia and the country’s primate city. The city lies on the Gulf of Riga at the mouth of the Daugava River where it meets the Baltic Sea. Riga’s territory covers 307.17 km² and lies 1–10 meters above sea level.

The labyrinth Old Town area is considered one of the most handsome in Europe. Here, the cobbled streets are overshadowed by the spires of St Peter’s Church, while the famously reconstructed House of the Blackheads stands elegant after the Soviet domination over the city. And – of course – there’s Riga’s legendary nightlife; a medley of hedonistic basement bars and thumping clubs that host locals as well as plenty of hen parties.

Cēsis is a town in Latvia located in the northern part of the Central Vidzeme Upland. Cēsis lies on the Gauja River valley and is built on a series of ridges above the river overlooking the woods below. In addition, the town was designated the European Capital of Culture in 2014.

Its center is admired as one of the best-preserved historic districts in the country, coming complete with wide cobblestone streets, classic Baltic style painted timber facades, stuccoed churches (check out the gorgeous St John’s Church and its tombs of the Livonian Order knights) and worn courtyards where once Middle Age markets would have thrived.