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Island in Riga

Ķīpsala

Why locals love it

Great to go jogging, enjoy the scenery of the city and pass by classical old houses. Fresh, open and quiet it is a nice place to see Riga's old town from across the river.

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Why you should visit it

Bale island was used by fishermen before being industrialized in the 18th and 19th centuries. It’s a well preserved haven of fisherman’s architecture, complete with 150-year-old wooden palaces with some classicist and national romantic features.

Special tip

Cross over the Suspension bridge to reach here.

Ķīpsala
Ķīpsalas iela, Kurzemes rajons, Rīga, LV-1048, Latvia
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