RIGA - THE NEW BALTIC METROPOLIS

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1 RIGA - THE NEW BALTIC METROPOLIS R I G A - is the capital of Latvia and one of the biggest cities of the Baltic region with close to a million inhabitants. The city is located on the banks of the Daugava River, which flows into the Baltic Sea. Riga was found in 1201, when the German missionary Bishop Albert moved his residence here. Due to its convenient geographical location Riga in the Middle Ages became an important trade and transit point and a leading member of the Hanseatic League. The architecture from this time is still visible in Riga as the main historical monument is the Old Town with its numerous medieval buildings, churches, guild houses and narrow cobblestone streets. Among the most important sights are the Riga Castle, the 13th century Dome Cathedral, St. Peter's Church, St. Jacob's Church, the Large and the Small Guild House, the Swedish Gates and the Powder Tower. Around the Old Town the remains of the medieval city fortifications can still be seen. In the New Town, which was constructed after the city fortifications were taken down in the middle of last century you will find the most impressive collection of Art Nouveau that any European city can show. And between the Old Town and the New Town stands the Freedom Monument, which was raised in 1935 and again today is the symbol of the free and independent Latvian republic. Since Latvian independence, restored in 1991 Riga has changed a lot. Extensive reconstruction works help Riga to regain the natural beauty it possessed at the beginning of the century when the city was known as the "small Paris" and new comfortable hotels, cozy restaurants and modern office buildings are helping Riga to become the new Baltic metropolis. The recent reopening of the National Opera House gave Riga one of the most beautiful theaters in Europe. With its old medieval ambiance, modern tourist infrastructure, vast business possibilities and rich cultural life Riga has the potential to be a new and interesting destination for conferences, conventions and incentives. We are proud to present our conference and incentive manual for Riga. The manual features our conference and incentive products, which have been developed in close practical cooperation with serious European conference planners and incentive houses.

2 Welcome to Riga! CONTENTS Riga - fact sheet Overview of Riga conference venues Selected conference hotels in Riga Hotel Radisson Blu Ridzene***** Hotel De Rome***** Hotel Radisson Blu Daugava***** Baltic Beach Hotel***** Hotel Radisson Blu Latvia**** Hotel Maritim Park**** Hotel Avalon**** Hotel Opera & Spa**** Hotel Radisson Blu Elizabete**** Hotel Riga**** Domina Inn Riga**** Monika Hotel**** Albert Hotel**** Islande Hotel**** Jurmala SPA **** Hotel Grand Palace***** Bergs Hotel**** Gutenbergs Hotel**** Neiburgs Hotel**** Eiropa Royal Riga**** Conference and events venues in Riga Riga Congress Hall Citadelle Conference Hall House of the Latvian Society Large Guild House Small Guild House St. George s Church House of Brotherhood of Blackheads Latvian National Opera House House of Moscow Kipsala International Exhibition Centre Arena Riga Riga City Exhibition Hall Riga Art Space Valdemara Cntrs Olympic Skonto hall Latvian Railway history museum Sapnu fabrika Recommended restaurants in Riga Sightseeing programs Special events Evening functions Late evening entertainment Check list of other activities Samples of incentive programs Give aways

3 RIGA FACT SHEET Location: Riga is located on the banks of the Daugava River, 20 km from the Baltic Sea coast, at N and E. Distance to Helsinki: 360 km, to Berlin: 840 km, to Moscow: 960 km. Climate: Moderate with considerable temperature variations. Summers are warm, winters can be very cold and in spring and autumn it is mild. Annual average temperature: + 6,6 C, Jan: -2,7 C, March: -0,1 C, May: +9,9 C, July: +18,1 C, September: +13,5 C, November: +2,0 C. Inhabitants: , mainly Latvian and Russian nationalities and smaller communities of people from Belarus, Ukraine and Poland Language: Latvian, an Indo-European, Baltic language, non-slavic and non-germanic language, similar only to the Lithuanian language. Russian, English and German are widely spoken. Religion: Predominantly Protestant (Lutheran) with a Roman Catholic minority and a large Russian orthodox community. Local time: Eastern European time zone, GMT + 2 hours Public holidays: January 1 st (New Year s Day), March/April (Good Friday/Easter), May 1 st (Labor Day), May 4 th Independence Day, June 23 rd -24 th ( Ligo & Jāni, Midsummer celebrations), November 18 th (Independence Day), December 24 th -26 th (Christmas day), December 31 st (New Year s Eve). Currency: Latvian Lat (LVL), 1 lat = 100 santimi. Lat is pegged to EUR, 1 EUR = LVL. Coins in denominations of 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 50 santimi and 1 and 2 lats. Banknotes in denominations of 5, 10, 20, 50, 100 and 500 lats. Credit cards: Major credits cards Visa, Euro- and MasterCards are accepted at hotels, restaurants, shops and the leading banks. Opening hours: Banking hours Monday-Friday 09.00AM-04.00PM, Saturday: 09.00AM PM. Shops are open Monday-Friday 09.00AM-07.00PM and Saturday 09.00AM PM. A number of supermarkets and exchange offices are operating around the clock. Telephone: IDD system is available at all hotels. Telephone cards are used in telephone automates, GSM and MNT net are in wide operation. Photo service: 1 hour photo service widely available Electricity: 220 volts AC, 50 hertz, European-style 2-pin plugs are in use. Taxi: The green light shows that the taxi is free. Charges are based on area and time. For taxi orders and bookings contact the following free 24/hr numbers: Riga Taxi: (00371) Visa: is not required by most nationalities or it can be obtained upon arrival at Riga Airport. Tax free: Tax free purchase is available at the airport upon departure. The shops have a reasonable choice of goods, most of them fairly priced. Airport: Riga Airport is situated about 10 km from the city center. The airport has the capacity to receive large aircrafts. The center can be reached either by bus (No 22a needs 20 min. or No 22 needs 35 min.: 0.50 Ls.) or by taxi.

4 OVERVIEW OF RIGA CONFERENCE VENUES with maximum capacities Venue/ Name No.of meeting rooms Theatre Reception Hotel Radisson Blu Ridzene***** Hotel De Rome***** Hotel Radisson Blu Daugava***** Baltic Beach Hotel***** Radisson Blu Hotel Latvia**** Hotel Maritim Park**** Hotel Avalon**** Hotel Opera & Spa**** Radisson Blu Hotel Elizabete**** Riga Hotel**** Domina Inn Riga**** Monika Hotel**** Albert Hotel**** Islande Hotel**** Jurmala SPA **** Grand Palace Hotel***** Bergs Hotel**** Gutenbergs Hotel**** Neiburgs Hotel**** Eiropa Royale Riga**** House of the Latvian Society The Large Guild House The Small Guild House St. George Church / Museum of Applied Arts House of Brotherhood of Blackheads Latvian National Opera House House of Moscow Arena RIga 12500

5 SELECTED CONFERENCE HOTELS IN RIGA Hotel Radisson Blu Ridzene***** 1 Reimersa Street LV-1050, Riga Phone: (+371) , Fax: (+371) latvia.sales@radissonblu.com latvia.events@radissonblu.com Web-site: The hotel was built in 1984 and after a complete renovation, it was re-opened in August The hotel has 95 well-appointed rooms, 13 single and 64 double rooms, 14 double deluxe and 4 suites. All rooms are equipped with sat-tv, IDD-phone, mini-bar and air conditioner. The hotel has a fine dining restaurant, bistro, bar, 24-hour room service, sauna and relaxation centre as well as 10 conference rooms with facilities for up to 110 persons. The hotel is located in the commercial centre of Riga, within 5 min. walk from the Old Town. Hall Area sqm 2 Class Theatre U-form Round Table Cocktail Bastejs Bastejs Bastejs Bastejs Bastejs Bastejs 1, 2, Kronvalds Viesturs Arkadijs Vermanitis

6 Hotel De Rome***** 28, Kalku street LV-1050, Riga Phone: (+371) Fax: (+371) reservation@derome.lv, Web-site: Constructed in 1991, last renovation in The hotel has 88 rooms: 6 standard singles, 35 standard twins, 28 superior doubles, 18 junior suites, 1 presidential suite. Rooms are equipped with telephone, TV, minibar, in-room safe, Internet, private facilities with shower or bathtub, hairdryer. The hotel has a fine dining restaurant "Otto Schwarz" for 110 seats, bar "Romas operas galerija" for 35 seats, sauna, 2 conference rooms for 80 seats, banquet room for 45 seats, business centre. Guarded parking. Located in the city centre next to the Opera House. Hall Area sqm 2 Bulvaris I+II Theatre Classroom U-Shape Banquet Reception Bulvaris I Bulvaris II Atrium Gallery Fireplace room

7 Hotel Radisson Blu Daugava***** 24, Kugu Str. LV-1048 Riga Phone: (+371) Fax: (+371) info.riga@radissonsas.com Web-site: Hotel "Daugava" completely reconstructed and re-opened as Radisson SAS hotel in July 1995, last renovation in May The hotel has 361 rooms: 105 standard singles, 76 standard doubles, 86 standard twins, 42 superior doubles, 10 superior twins, 34 junior suites, 7 senior suites, 1 presidential suite. All rooms are equipped with TV, telephone, air-condition, mini-bar, Internet, hairdryer, trouser press, private facilities with shower or bathtub. The hotel has room service, restaurant "Panorama" (International cuisine) for 118 seats, lobby bar, health & fitness centre with in-door swimming pool, hair & beauty salon "Aleksandra", solarium, sauna, casino "Olympic" and 13 conference halls with maximum capacity up to 1000 seats, business centre Located on one of the banks of Daugava river facing the Old Town. Hall Area sqm 2 Class Theatre Banquet Cocktail Daugava I Daugava II Daugava Ballroom I+II Lielupe Venta Abava Amata Lietuva Latvija Igaunija Parlour Parlour Parlour Gauja

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9 "Baltic Beach" Hotel ***** (in Jurmala) 23/25, Juras street LV-2015, Jurmala Phone: (+371) Fax: (+371) info@balticbeach.lv Web-site: The spa hotel was constructed in 1982 and completely renovated and re-opened in June The hotel has 165 spacious bedrooms, suites in the main building and apartments in the Garden house. It offers non-smoking and non-allergic rooms, rooms for guests with lap pets. The bedrooms are located in three sections: Amber***** section, where all rooms have balconies and large windows with a beautiful view to the sea. Coral**** section The comfortable, cosy rooms in the are facing the yard side or pine forest. Additionally Baltic Beach offers 2 garden houses with separate facilities and entries. All rooms are equipped with TV, telephones, internet connection, mini-bar, safe, airconditioning and private facilities with shower or bathtub. The hotel offers a restaurant for 150 persons, a summer terrace with sea-view, lobby bar, retro bar and SPA centre and guarded parking lot. There are 12 conference halls with max capacity 1335 persons in total. The hotel located in the resort centre directly on the beach. Hall Area (m2) Theater Class Banquet Reception U-shape Jura Jurmala Jura + Jurmala Krasts Krasts I Krasts II Krasts III Dzintars Vilnis Laguna Liedags Selga Banga Perle

10 Hotel Radisson Blu Latvija **** 55, Elizabetes streetriga, LV-1050 Phone: (+371) , Fax: (+371) latvija.sales@revalhotels.com latvia.events@radissonblu.com Web-site: The hotel has 587 rooms: 2 standard singles, 343 standard twins, 40 standard doubles, 2 superior singles, 176 superior twins, 24 superior doubles. All rooms are equipped with TV, telephone, air-condition, mini-bar, Internet, hairdryer, private facilities with shower or bathtub. The hotel has a restaurant "Esplanade" for up to 320 seats, a Lobby Bar for up to 70 seats, D'Vine Grape & Spirit Bar for up to 73 seats, D'Vine Lounge for 50 seats, Skyline Bar for up to 180 seats, Olympic Voodoo Casino capacity, Night Club capacity, Beauty salon "Prior", wellness centre "Club 27" with sauna, 20 conference halls with maximum seating capacity of 918. The hotel is located in the city center, 5 min walk from the Old Town. Radisson Blul Latvija offers the best conference facilities in Riga and Baltic states. 20 multifunctional conference rooms with over 3700 square meters of meeting and banqueting space for up to 3000 people. There are all technical facilities including free wireless Internet (WiFi) connection, video- and teleconference equipment, simultaneous translation system. High class catering services. VIP lounge on the 26th floor the best place in Riga for cocktail parties, receptions and meetings. Business centre working stations with PC, fax, phone and copy machine Hall Area sqm 2 Theatre Classroom Parliament U-shape Round tables Reception Alfa Beta Beta Beta Gamma Gamma Gamma Epsilons Zelta Iota Lambda Mi Ksi Omikrons Ro Ro Sigma Sigma! Sigma Tau Omega Omega Omega Halle Halle Halle

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12 Hotel Maritim Park**** 1 Slokas street LV-1063, Riga Phone: (+371) Fax: (+371) reservations@maritim.lv Web page: The hotel has 239 rooms: 9 standard singles, 186 standard twins, 3 superior twins, 39 superior doubles, 2 junior suites, 1 senior suite. The rooms have TV, telephone, air-condition, mini-bar, Internet, hairdryer, private facilities with shower or bathtub. The hotel has room service, 2 restaurants: "Park Restaurant" up to 100 seats and "Bellevue" up to 32 seats, bar, sauna, beauty salon, fitness centre, business centre and 9 conference rooms with maximum capacity up to 700 seats. The hotel is located next to a park 5-10 min drive from the Old Town. Hall Area sqm 2 Classroom Round Theatre U-shape Reception Parliament tables Maritim I Maritim II Maritim I+II Vilnius Ventspils Frankfurt Riga Tallinn Berlin Event Plaza

13 Hotel Avalon**** 70/72, Kaleju street Riga, LV-1050 Phone: (+371) , Fax: (+371) Web page: This hotel was opened in June The hotel has 111 modern individually designed rooms: 4 standard singles, 19 standard doubles, 10 standard twins, 3 standard triples, 6 superior doubles, 62 superior twins, 4 junior suites, 3 senior suites. Each room is equipped with TV, telephone, air-condition, mini-bar, in-room safe, Internet, hairdryer, private facilities with shower or bathtub. The Hotel has room service, an all day dining restaurant "Avalon" for 85 seats, lobby bar, panorama terrace, 1 conference hall (can be divided in 3 halls) max capacity 160 seats, business centre, paid parking. The hotel is located in the Old Town facing to Alberta square. Hall meeting room equipped with 2 sliding walls Area sqm 2 Settings pax 130 m2 160 Hotel Opera & Spa**** RaiĦa blv. 33 Rīga, LV-1050 Phone: (+371) Fax: (+371) sales@operahotel.lv Web page: The hotel is located in old building Date of opening the hotel - April 15th, The hotel has 112 rooms: 19 standard singles, 15 standard twins, 54 superior twins, 10 superior doubles, 12 junior suites, 2 senior suites. The rooms are equipped with TV, telephone, air-condition, mini-bar, in-room safe, Internet, private facilities with shower or bathtub. The hotel has a room service, restaurant "Bel Ami" for 64 seats, Lobby Bar, health facilities - SPA, water pool, 3 conference halls for up to 10, 15, 50 seats, paid parking. Hotel is located in the city centre opposite to railway station, 2 min walk from Old city. Area sqm 2 U-shape Boardroom Round table Classroom Theatre Conference room Business Center Fireplace room

14 Radisson Blu Hotel Elizabete **** Elizabetes 73, LV-1050, Riga, Latvia Phone: (+371) Fax: (+371) Web-page: The hotel was opened 1st of April The hotel has 228 rooms: 28 standard doubles, 34 standard twins, 67 superior doubles, 95 superior twins, 4 senior suites. Each room is equipped with TV, telephone, air-condition, minibar, in-room safe, Internet, hairdryer, coffee/tea making facilities, private facilities with shower or bathtub. All hotel rooms are non-smoking. The hotel has room service, restaurant for 125 seats, lobby bar, fitness centre, 2 conference halls for up to 30 and 60 seats, underground parking. The hotel is located in the heart of the city and is just 5 minutes away from the Old Town. Area sqm 2 U-shape Reception Round table Classroom Theatre Meeting room 1 Meeting room "Riga" Hotel **** 22, Aspazijas Blvd. Riga, LV-1050 Phone: (+371) Fax: (+371) info@hotelriga.lv Web-site: Built in 1878, it was originally the well-known hotel Rome in the 19 th century. During the war the elegant building of "Rome" was destroyed and in 1956 the hotel building was restored. Substantially reconstructed in 1994/ 95, the last renovation was done in The hotel has 295 rooms: 62 standard singles, 162 standard twins, 18 standard doubles, 34 superior twins, 2 superior doubles, 13 junior suites, 3 senior suites, 1 presidential suite. The rooms are equipped with TV, telephone, mini bar, Internet, hairdryer, trouser press, private facilities with shower or bathtub. The hotel has room service, restaurant "Palm Garden" for 120 seats, bar, night club, casino, 4 conference halls: 250 seats, 50 seats and 2 x 35 seats, sauna. The hotel is located in city centre facing the National Opera House. Hall Area sqm 2 Theatre Small room Small room Medium rooml Large room

15 Domina Inn Riga hotel **** 11/13Pulkveza Brieza LV-1010, Riga Phone: (+371) Fax: (+371) booking@dominahotels.lv Web page: The hotel was opened in April The hotel has 110 rooms: 1 standard single, 52 standard twins, 21 standard doubles, 17 superior twins, 3 superior doubles, 5 junior suites, 11 senior suites. All the rooms are equipped with TV, telephone, mini-bar, in-room safe, Internet, hairdryer, air-condition, private facilities with shower or bathtub. The hotel has room service, sauna, lobby bar, restaurant "Da Antonio" for 70 seats, meeting room for up to 60 seats, bar for up to 40 seats, paid parking. The Hotel is located in the Art Nouveau district in the centre of the city, 10 minutes walk from the Old Town. Hall 1 Meeting rooms Area sqm 2 90 m2 Settings pax "Monika Centrum" Hotel**** 21, Elizabetes street LV-1010, Riga Phone: (+371) Fax: (+ 371) monika@centrumhotels.com Web: The hotel was opened in September The hotel has 80 rooms: 12 standard singles, 50 standard twins, 14 superior twins, 3 superior doubles, 1 junior suite. Each room equipped with TV, telephone, air-condition, minibar, in-room safe, Internet, hairdryer, private facilities with shower or bathtub. The hotel has a restaurant "Sokrats" up to 60 seats, lobby bar, 3 conference halls ("Aurora" up to 71 seats, "Glory" up to 120 seats, "Victory" up to 48 seats), sauna, fitness centre, paid guarded parking. The Hotel is located in the Art Nouveau district in the centre of the city, 10 minutes walk from the Old Town. Hall Area sqm 2 U-shape Reception Round table Classroom Theatre Aurora 73 m Glory 98 m Victory 51 m

16 Albert hotel **** 33, Dzirnavu street LV-1010, Riga Phone: (+371) Fax: (+371) reservations@alberthotel.lv Web page: This hotel was newly constructed in 2005 and opened in January The hotel has 246 modern rooms: 7 standard singles, 159 standard twins, 66 standard doubles, 3 superior twins, 11 superior doubles. Each room is equipped with TV, telephone, air-condition, mini-bar, Internet, hairdryer, private facilities with shower or bathtub. The Hotel has all day dining restaurant Bestsellers for 130 seats, bar "Star Lounge and Lobby bar", 3 conference halls: for 100, 30, 20 seats, free-of-charge guarded parking. The Hotel is located in the Art Nouveau district in the centre of the city, 5-10 minutes walk from the Old Town. Hall Area sqm 2 U-shape Reception Round table Classroom Theatre Space 106 m Time 45 m Light 35 m Islande Hotel **** 20 Kipsalas street LV-1048, Riga Phone: (+ 371) Fax: (+371) reception@islandehotel.lv Web-site: The hotel was opened in It has 205 rooms: 28 standard singles, 126 standard twins, 7 standard triples, 42 superior twins, 1 junior suite and 1 senior suite. The guests rooms has TV, telephone, air-condition, mini-bar, Internet, hairdryer, private facilities with shower or bathtub. The hotel has 2 restaurants: "Reykjavik" for up to 310 seats and "Arctic Lights" for up to 60 seats, a lobby bar, 5 conference halls with max capacity for 300 seats, business centre, bowling centre, "Islande SPA Beauty & Wellness, guarded parking. The hotel is located in the city centre, 1 km from the Old Town. Hall Area (m2) Theater Reception U-shape Class Altings A+B+C Altings AB or BC Altings A;B;C Reikjavika Altings small

17 Jurmala Spa Hotel **** 47/49, Jomas street LV-2015, Jurmala Phone: (+371) Fax: (+ 371) booking@hoteljurmala.com Web-site: The hotel was completely reconstructed and re-opened in May The hotel has in total 190 rooms: 116 standard twins (2 handicap rooms), 66 superior twins, 4 junior suites, 4 senior suites. All rooms are equipped with telephones, TV, mini-bar, internet connection, air-condition and private facilities with shower (bathtub in 2 senior suites). The hotel has restaurant for 330 persons, a lobby bar, a panoramic bar and open air café in the summer time. The hotel has 9 conference halls with a maximum capacity of 1078 persons, SPA centre, and guarded parking lot. The hotel is located in the very centre of the resort Jurmala (Majori) just few minutes by walk from the beach. Hall Area (m2) Theater Class Banquet U-shape Aspazija & Rainis Aspazija Rainis Barons Valdemars Pumpurs Blaumanis & Rozentals Blaumanis Rozentals

18 SELECTED BOUTIQUE HOTELS IN RIGA Grand Palace Hotel ***** 12 Pils street Latvia -1050, Riga Phone: (+371) Fax: (+371) reception@grandpalace.lv Web page: The hotel has 56 well appointed rooms and suites: 3 standard twins, 7 standard doubles, 8 superior twins, 35 superior doubles, 3 junior suites. Rooms are equipped with TV, telephone, mini bar, in-room safe, Internet, hairdryer, trouser pres, private facilities with shower and bathtub. The hotel has room service, 2 restaurants: Seasons fot 35 seats and Orangerie (where breakfast is served) for 45 seats, "Pils" bar for up to 35 seats, SPA and sauna, business center and 1 conference room: boardroom 14 seats. The hotel is located in the heart of the Old Town. Hall Area sqm 2 Theatre Classroom U-Shape Banquet Reception Orangerie Seasons Board room Bergs Hotel **** 83/85 Elizabetes Street Riga, LV-1050 Phone: (+ 371) Fax: (+ 371) hotelbergs@hotelbergs.lv Web-site: Boutique style hotel located in a 19th century building. Opened in July The hotel has 38 individually designed rooms, 21 superior rooms, 13 junior suites and 4 senior suites. All rooms and suites are equipped with telephones, sat-tv,frigde, air-conditioning and private bathroom with bathtub. The hotel has restaurant, bar, library, club room, and 3 conference halls for up to 120 pax. The hotel is located in the city centre. Hall Area sqm 2 Reception Theatre Glass hall Meeting room Libary 141 m m2-12 m

19 Gutenbergs Hotel **** 1 Dome square Riga, LV-1050 Phone: (+371) Fax: (+371) hotel@gutenbergs.lv Web-site: Hotel "Gutenbergs" is located in a 19th century building. Reconstructed and opened in 2001, the hotel has 38 rooms: 14 standard doubles, 17 standard twins, 4 superior twins, 2 superior doubles, 1 junior suite. All rooms are equipped with TV, telephone, mini-bar, in-room safe, Internet, hairdryer, private facilities with shower or bathtub. The hotel also has room service, restaurant "Gutenbergs" up to 60 seats, roof terrace restaurant, a bar, conference hall up to 60 seats. It is located in the center of Old Town near the Dome Cathedral. Hall Area sqm 2 U-shape Theatre Johan 80 m Neiburgs hotel**** 25/27, Jauniela Str. Riga, LV-1050 Phone: (+371) Fax: (+371) reservation@neiburg.com Web-site: The hotel is located in a majestic art nouveau building dating back to 1903 and was opened in spring The hotel has 55 rooms: 22 standard doubles, 14 standard twins, 4 superior twins, 8 junior suites and 7 two-storey senior suites. Each room is equipped with sat-tv, telephone, air-condition, mini-bar, in-room safe, Internet, hairdryer, private facilities with shower or bathtub. The hotel has a room service, restaurant for 60 guets, bar, gym, busines centre, library, 3 conference rooms for 20 to 60 guets. The hotel is located in the very heart of Riga's Old Town. Hall Area sqm 2 Theatre Classroom U-Shape Reception Lily Amaryllis Rose

20 Europa Royale Riga **** 12, Kr. Barona street Riga LV-1050 Phone: (+371) Fax: (+371) riga@europaroyale.com Website: This boutique style hotel was opened in April The hotel has 60 rooms: 1 standard single, 31 standard twins, 16 standard doubles, 6 superior twins, 6 superior doubles and 1 junior suite. All rooms have TV, telephone, air-condition, mini-bar, in-room safe, Internet, hairdryer, private facilities with shower or bathtub. The hotel has fine dining restaurant "Benjaminch" for 40 seats, café and lobby bar, business centre, 3 conference halls up to 90 seats, saunas, casino, guarded parking. The hotel is located in the historical Benjamin House in the city centre, 5 minutes walk to the Old Town. CONFERENCES AND EVENTS VENUES IN RIGA Riga Congress Hall 5., Valdemara street LV 1010, Riga Phone: (+371) Fax: (+371) kongresunams@riga.lv Web site: This venue was built in 1982 and renovated in 1999/ 2000 for the annual conference of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development held in Riga, May There are conference halls for up to 1200 persons and 2 smaller size halls for 300 persons each, as well as 7 seminar rooms for 40 persons each. The Congress Hall has a restaurant with 140 seats. It is located in the Centre, near the World Trade Centre. Hall Area (m2) Theater Cocktail Class Big Hall Small Hall Conference Hall rooms for seminars & Workshops

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24 Citadele Conference Hall 12, Citadeles street LV 1010, Riga Phone: (+371) Web-site: The fifth floor of the Office Building comprises a multifunctional CITADELE Hall of 145 sq.m that is ideal for conferences, seminars, colloquiums and presentations, as well as for banquets and dancing parties. The hall is suitable for 20 to 100 persons participating in a seminar or conference, and for 40 to 200 persons participating in a party, presentation or banquet. The total area of the premises, including the lobby, cloakroom, smokingroom, kitchenette, sauna and restroom is 271 sq. Due to the walls that can be easily shifted, the area of the hall may be reduced to 105 sq.m, thus providing enough space for serving dinner or coffee. Restaurant services are available on the first floor of the building. Hall Area (m2) Class Theatre Cocktail

25 House of the Latvian Society 13, Merkela Street LV 1050, Riga Phone: (+371) Web-site: The House of the Latvian Society was inaugurated in 1869, in the period of the national revival and acted as a center for Latvian culture and independence. The house has 5 halls, a restaurant and a bar. The main theater-style "Big Hall" has 700 seats including balcony. The "White Hall" and the "Golden Hall" can accommodate 200 persons each for a dinner at long tables and the "Ligo Hall and the "Club Hall" can accommodate 100 persons and 50 persons for a dinner. Located in the city center with a splendid view to the Verman Park.

26 The Large Guild House 6, Amatu Street Phone: (+371) Fax: (+37 1) The Large Guild House was originally built as a guild house for Riga merchants. The present building was completed in the 19th century, when the Large Guild House was reconstructed in English Gothic style. The Large Guild House now serves as the Concert Hall of the State Philharmonic and the concert hall has 700 seats. There are also 3 conference and meeting rooms (Minister, White and Large room) available for different purposes. It is located in the heart of the Old Town. Hall Area (m2) Theatre Big Concert Hall Minister Hall 400 White Hall 200

27 The Small Guild House 3/5, Amatu Street Phone: (+371) , Web-site: The Small Guild House was originally built as a guild house for Riga craftsmen. The present building was completed in the 19th century, when the Small Guild House was reconstructed in Neo-gothic style. The Small Guild House now is mainly used for cultural and festive events. The Grand Hall can accommodate up to 450 persons in theatre style seating and the Small Hall and the Senior Hall can accommodate 120 persons and 80 persons in theatre style seating. The Grand Hall is a perfect location for festive gala dinner or receptions. The maximum capacity of the Grand Hall by round-tables is 200 pax. Located in the heart of the Old Town. Hall Area (m2) Theater Class Banquet Reception U-shape Grand Hall Small Hall Senior Room

28 St. George s Church / Museum of Applied Arts 24, Skarnu Street LV 1050 Riga Phone: (+371) dlmm@apollo.lv, Website: Ex- church of St. George built in 13 th century now serves as the Latvian museum of Applied Arts. The place can host a seated dining room for 100 persons and standing reception for 200 persons. In 1998 the place hosted the Baltic Sea Countries Presidential Summit. Hall Big Hall Area (m2) Theatre Cocktail

29 House of Brotherhood of Blackheads Ratslaukums 7 LV-1050, Riga Phone: (+371) Fax: (+371) The Blackheads House was built in 1334 and rebuilt many times beginning with 1522, then turned to ashes during World War II. In 1995 the rebuilding of the house was started, in 1999 the reconstruction was completed. In 17th century the house belonged to the Society of the Blackheads, a society of young, spirited, joyous and enterprising usually German merchants. Nowadays the House is open for visitors and hosts different events like conferences and receptions. The house has several halls: the biggest is Assembly Hall, which can be used for bigger conferences and also gala dinners for max. 150 persons by round tables. The house is open for visitors daily from 10 am till 5pm, closed on Mondays. Hall Area sqm 2 Theatre Banquet Svetku zale 330m2-150 Libekas zale 120m2-60 Kabinets 40m2-15 Latvian National Opera House Aspazijas bulvaris 3 LV 1050, Riga Phone: (+371) Fax: (+371) Web site: info@opera.lv The 19th century National Opera House was reopened in September 1995 after an extensive $ 70 million reconstruction and it is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful opera houses in Europe. This together with the high artistic level of the Latvian opera and ballet stars makes a visit to a performance a highly memorable experience. The big hall has a capacity up to 1000 seats, there are several smaller multifunctional halls, which can be used for conferences, receptions, festive dinners and private performances.

30 House of Moscow Marijas Street, 7 LV-1050, Riga Phone: (+371) Fax: (+371) mkdc@mkdc.lv Web-site: The reconstruction of this building was finished in 2004 after special direction of the mayor of Moscow. This building is a property of the Moscow government and is a symbol of cooperation between Latvian and Russian businessmen. There is a concert hall with capacity of 360 seats equipped with contemporary sound and light systems and a conference hall for 100 persons in theatre style with 5 cabins of simultaneous translation. There is also a restaurant with Russian and international cuisine on the first floor where is possible to arrange lunch for up to 70 persons and galleries for coffee-breaks next to the conference and concert hall. Kipsala International Exhibition Centre Address: Kipsalas str 8, Riga, LV-1048, Latvia Phone: (+371) Fax: (+371) info@rigaexpo.lv Web: Kipsala International Exhibition Centre open since 1997, which is the biggest specialised exhibition complex in the Baltic States sqm and offers facilities, services and quality meeting international standards.kipsala International Exhibition Centre is a member of the Latvian Association of Event Centres and the Baltic branch of the European Association of Event Centres (EVVC). Arena Riga Address: Skanstes iela 21 LV-1013, Riga Phone: (+371) Fax: (+371) info@arenariga.com The multifunctional Arena Riga is one of the largest and most important new buildings in Latvia. Originally built for the World Ice- Hockey Championships of 2006, the arena has 12,500 seats, modern technologies and a high quality of services which will allow the facility to become part of the global chain of multifunctional arenas and the related industries. This is a modern location for concerts, performances, shows and major sport events. It is offering also various opportunities to organize events or banquets at the arena, beginning with the rental of boxes for birthday parties and ending with corporate events for as many as several thousand people. The restaurant Hedonia Starlight located on the second level of the arena and affords good views of events in the arena while enjoying a meal.

31 Riga City Exhibition Hall Riga Art Space Address: 3 Kungu Street (under the Town Hall Square) Riga, Latvia, LV-1050 Phone: ; artspace@riga.lv Web: Riga Art Space is a multifunctional contemporary art space, which in its activity strives not only to the contemporary visual art representation but also to the production of world level art projects by taking relevant and professional organisational measures. For various events there are three halls avalible: Large Hall (1700 m2), Intro Hall (150 m2) and Education Room (70 m2). Valdemara Centre Address: Kr. Valdemāra iela 21, Rīga, LV-1010, Latvija Phone: Fax: info@valdemaracentrs.lv Web: Valdemara Centre offers 5 conference and meeting rooms of various sizes and specifications, for groups of up to 20 people. They are located in the centre of the capital city, in a prestigious A-class office building on the 6th floor. Conference rooms are your best choice for both meetings in person or video conferences with business partners in other cities or countries. By choosing to hold a conference or seminar here, you will enter a professional business environment, and the comfort of you and your partners will be in the hands of qualified reception staff. You will have access to any necessary office equipment: a photocopier, printer, scanner and fax machine, as well secretarial services. At your request can be provide additional technical equipment and catering. The courtyard terrace on the 2nd floor can be used for post-seminar cocktail parties or a brief breath of fresh air between meetings. Olympic Skonto hall Address: E. Melngaila 1a, Riga, LV-1010 Phone: Skonto Hall (8000m2) with 2 cafés, 3 conference halls for 20, 50 and 200 people, 1 wardrobe. Multifunctional Hall (4320 m2) with 1 café and 2 toilets. Microphone, projector, TV, flip-chart and screen are available.

32 The Latvian Railway history museum Address: Uzvaras bulvāris 2/4, LV-1048, Riga Phone: muzejs@ldz.lv Web: The Latvian Railway history museum was founded on August 30, 1994, along with the establishment of its two branches in Riga and Jelgava. In Riga the museum is situated on the left bank of the Daugava River at Uzvaras Boulevard in an old engine warehouse. In 1999 the renovation of the museum building was started. The complex of the building includes exposition halls, an office and an exposition in a carriage. A new exhibition hall in the engine warehouse was opened in September For all those who are looking for a unique industrial environment to realize their events the museum is offering two halls the Exposition Hall (130 m2) and the Big Hall (1050 m2). The big hall is an old locomotive workshop from XIX century, 80 th years; interesting objects such as locomotive cab, wooden ceiling, rough brick wall and fire-fighters accessories create special atmosphere. SAPĥU FABRIKA Address: Lāčplēša iela 101, Rīga LV-1011, Latvija Phone: Fax: info@sapnufabrika.lv Web: SAPĥU FABRIKA has started her activity with 2000 year celebrity. Representing the industrial sample the beginning of the XXth century - glass factory was built in 1911 as transformation of new century. For different events there is the Big Hall m m2 (auxiliary premises) available.

33 RECOMMENDED RESTAURANTS IN RIGA Restaurant La Boheme J.Alunana Str. 2a, Riga, Latvia Phone: (+371) Fax: (+371) Website: Open: Mon. Sat. 12:00 23:00; Sun. 12:00 20:00 Capacity: up to 80 persons Named after Puccini s opera, La Boheme is divided into an upscale life style café and a fine dining restaurant. Made in elegant Scandinavian style, this establishment offers European cuisine with a French touch in leisurely and joy-full atmosphere. Sophisticated food is as delicate as background smooth jazz and light classical music. Definitely the place to unhurriedly enjoy a meal and atmosphere, made with a great attention to even the smallest details. Excellent service is provided as well. Restaurant Vincents Elizabetes Str. 19, Riga, Latvia Phone: (+371) Fax: (+371) Web: Capacity: 50 seats This gourmet restaurant offering a wide choice of international dishes is located in the beautiful Art Nouveau district, 10 minutes walk from the Old Town. The amazing creativity of chef Martins Ritins gives you the urge to frame your dinner, not eat it! Mr. Ritins is famous for having catered for numerous celebrities among them the strongest man in the world: US President George Bush, Elton John, Prince Charles and Andrew, Pierre Cardin, Paco Rabanne the photo gallery proves it! Martins uses mainly organically grown local produce and is also the President of Slow Food in Latvia. The menu changes constantly according to the culinary season. They also have a superb sommelier and offer very good service. Restaurant Fabrika Balasta Dambis 70, Riga, Latvia Phone: (+371) Website: restaurant@fabrikasrestorans.lv Open: 11:00 24:00 Capacity: 50 seats The most fashionable restaurant amongst the succesful Latvian intelligentsia. It is located across the river, on Kipsala, right on the river bank, in the brick loft apartment house, that served as a plaster factory during Soviet times. In summer, there is a terrace on the floatingdeck. We strongly recommend you to reserve beforehand.

34 Restaurant Otto Schwarz Kalku Str. 28, (Hotel de Rome) Riga, Latvia Phone: (+371) Fax: (+371) Website: Open 07:00-23:00; Capacity: 80 seats This elegant gourmet restaurant on the top floor of the Hotel de Rome features some of the best International dishes in town with a picturesque view of Riga. All dishes are skilfully prepared from local, ecologically clean seasonal products. Vegetarians are also not neglected meat-free dishes are in abundance. Restaurant Kalku Varti Kalku Str. 11, Riga, Latvia Phone: (+371) Fax: (+371) info@kalkuvarti.lv Website: Open 12:00-24:00 Capacity: max. 200 by round tables This restaurant is located on the Philharmonic Square in the heart of the Old Town. The restaurant has 2 levels - both accommodating around 150 persons for seated dinner. The upper level is operating as a fine dining restaurant. The lower level, located in a historical 17 th century vault, is partly operating as a banqueting room and partly as a music club with live music in the weekends. The restaurant offers European and Latvian cuisine and great atmosphere. Restaurant Piramida Reimersa Str. 1, (Hotel Radisson Blu Ridzene) Riga, Latvia Phone: (+371) Website: Open 07:00-23:30, Bar: 10:00 01:00 Capacity: 90 seats Elegant gourmet cuisine restaurant housed in a wonderfully designed glass pyramid, located in the heart of the financial district. Those who are seeking excellent international cuisine in an intimate and elegant ambiance will find the Restaurant Pyramid to be a culinary treasure. Executive Chef's creative and fresh approach to cooking is reflected in international cuisine menu concentrating on the key elements of each dish and enhancing their unique flavours and textures.

35 Restaurant Carpe Diem Meistaru Str. 10/12, Riga, Latvia Phone: (+371) Open: Mon Thu 11:00-24:00 Fri Sun 12:00 2:00 Capacity: 64 seats One of the best restaurants in Riga. Although it fancies itself a jazz club in the evening, most musicians would be intimidated by the elegant surroundings, which include what appears to be a very expensive crystal chandelier. Pamper your palate with a wide variety of delicious international cuisine and listen to live music each night 19:00-22:00. Restaurant Nostalgija Kalku Str. 22, Riga, Latvia Phone: (+371) Fax: (+371) Open: 10:00-02:00 in summer and 10:00-24:00 in winter Capacity: 100 seats Classic interior of high-ceilinged, beautifully restored Soviet baroque in a nice and somewhat elaborate setting around the circular bar. This restaurant features Russian and International cuisine. Restaurant 4 rooms Meistaru Str. 23, Riga, Latvia Phone: (+371) info@4rooms.lv Website: Open: Every day 11:00 02:00 Capacity: in all rooms 80 seats, one hall for 60 persons Located in a historic building, the ethnical taverna style of the restaurant and its filling portions, as well as the simple but accurately designed menu, will bring you a cozy feeling. The right place to try Latvian and Russian cuisine. Restaurant Monterosso Valnu Str. 9, Riga, Latvia Phone: (+371) Fax: (+371) Open:12:00 24:00 monterosso@apollo.lv Website: Capacity: 1 floor two rooms 80 and 30, 2 floor banquet hall 100 Refined Italian cuisine in a pleasantly elegant setting. Their Italian chef is the inventor of the black pasta, which became something of a rage in Italy. As for pizzas, the one with gorgonzola, sun-dried tomatoes and ruccola is the most popular one.

36 Restaurant Rozengrals Rozena Str. 1, Riga, Latvia Website: Phone / fax: (+371) ; (+371) Cell.ph Open: 12:00 24:00 Capacity: 130 seats in 5 rooms Medieval theme restaurant is located in the Old Town next to the City Council. It is styled as a medieval restaurant and is serving a large scale of medieval specialties in authentic atmosphere with waiters and waitresses in period costume. Very good theme restaurant giving a memorable experience that is a perfect end to the sightseeing tour of Riga. Restaurant Esplanade Elizabetes Str.55 (Hotel Radisson Blu Latvia) Riga, Latvia Phone: (+371) Website: Opening hours: Mon-Fri 06:30 23:00; Sat- Sun 07:00 23:00 Capacity: 250 seats The comfortable and spacious restaurant reflects the latest trends and tastes of dining in a relaxing and sensually pleasing atmosphere as well as the latest trends of international cuisine with a menu that varies seasonally. The Esplanade offers extensive buffet-breakfast, a tempting a la carte dining throughout the day which features a variety of international styles and flavors. Restaurant Gutenbergs Dome square 1 (Hotel Gutenbergs) Riga, Latvia Phone: (+371) Fax: (+371) hotel@gutenbergs.lv Website: Open: 07:30 23:00 Capacity: in restaurant 50 seats, in the roof terrace 60 seats A boutique style hotel next to the Dome cathedral houses a romantic restaurant called "Gutenbergs", which offers classical Balto-Germanic cuisine meals, wide assortment of world's famous drinks and good wine cabinet that together with silent instrumental music creates warm and cosy atmosphere. There is a heated open-air summer restaurant on the 5 th floor roof terrace, it is open from April to November and offers barbecue meals. It also hosts private receptions with breath taking view of the Dome Cathedral and the Old Town.

37 Restaurant Pie Kristapa kunga Baznicas Str. 27/29, Riga, Latvia Phone: (+371) Reservation: (+371) Fax: (+371) Website: Open 11:00 - last guest Capacity: Total capacity 140 seats. On the 1st floor there are 5 halls for 10 to 32 persons, in the cellar there are 3 halls for 12 to 20 persons. A respected gentleman named Kristaps once lived in this house. In the days of his youth Kristaps became famous as a participant of knight tournaments and then as a great traveller. In the halls you can see valuables found in Siberian glaciers, brought from Byzantium. Lord Kristaps built the Oriental Room after visiting the Sacred Land. Lord Kristaps loved to have a good meal and to feast with guests, hence he brought recipes back from all lands he visited. The restaurant offers Latvian, European, Russian and Oriental cuisine. LIDO Recreation Centre Krasta Str. 76, Riga, Latvia Phone: (+371) Fax: (+371) info@krasts.lido.lv Opening hours: 10:00 23:00 Capacity: 3 floors with total capacity up to 1000 Persons Website: atering_companies/recreation_centre/ Lido Recreation Centre is one of the largest and most beautiful log cabins in Europe. It is decorated in ethnic Latvian style and waiters are wearing Latvian traditional costumes. It is characterized by a Latvian environment, tasty and various dishes, LIDO beer, live music every evening, celebration of national festivities and concerts. There is a separate hall for ca. 40 persons on the second floor, which is possible to rent and arrange a Latvian lunch or dinner with private folklore show or music. Restaurant Steak House Dome Smilsu Str. 2, Riga, Latvia Phone: (+371) Fax: (+371) Website: Open 11:30 01:00 Capacity: 54 seats Located just off the centrally located Dome Square in the Old Town, this spacious restaurant offers various kinds of steaks and traditional European dishes. Classical music sets the tone for oysters followed by surf and turf.

38 Restaurant Alus arsenāls Pils Square 4, Riga, Latvia Phone: (+371) Fax: (+371) Website: Capacity: 120 seats Restaurant Alus arsenals ( Beer Arsenal ) is located in the Old Riga, near the Presidential Palace of the Republic of Latvia, on the quiet Arsenāla Street. When the restaurant was opened in 1997, it soon became the favourite of inhabitants of Riga and guests of the city, as brands of beer produced by the local brewers, as well as bottled beer of well-known European brands could be enjoyed there. Democratic, informal atmosphere, excellent cuisine, attentive and fast service, reasonable prices - it's the restaurant Alus arsenāls. During summer season a large terrace is opened with an outlook on the Presidential Palace of the Republic of Latvia. Restaurant Salve Ratslaukums 5, Riga, Latvia Phone: (+371) salverestaurant@e-apollo.lv Website: Capacity: 2 halls, 80 seats Located in The Blue Troops House on the Town Hall square (Ratslaukums) Restaurant Salve is a place where different ethnic cuisines that were known in Riga got united under one menu which is called to satisfy tastes of inhabitants of the capital and its guests all, who values quality and traditions, presented with knowledge of business, in an elegant city manner and sophisticated atmosphere. The menu is predominantly based on traditional Latvian and Russian cuisine, but in addition the restaurant offers the traditional dishes of other ethnicities inhabiting Latvia: German, Ukrainian, Polish, Swedish, Lives etc Restaurant Zila govs (Blue Cow) Meistaru Str. 21, Riga.Latvia Phone: info@zila-govs.lv Website: Working hours: 11:00-24:00 Capacity: 80 seats The restaurant is located just in the heart of the Old Riga in the Livu square. Here you can feel the taste of Latvia in an ambiance of 1823 year in a historical original interior and Latvian modern kitchen. The restaurant offers international steak and fish menu from local bio products as well as tasty Latvian cuisine. More then 20 different kind of stakes will be served on hot stones. Suitable for business lunches, corporate events, as well as for to host weddings and other memorable moments.

39 Restaurant Dejavu Brivibas Str. 151, (entrance from Cesu Str side), Riga, Latvia Phone: Website: Working hours: 10:00-23:00; during HS (from April) 12:00-00:00 Capacity: 120 seats Dejavu is a modern restaurant with Italian and International cuisine. The 600 m2 big hall has 3 levels. The restaurant zone offers typical Italian dishes, a real traditional Italian pizza and for a compete offer some eastern flavour as well. The Round Bar, located above the restaurant area, offers a bride selection of wines, strong alcohols and cocktails. Friday and Saturday evenings from 22:00 until 02:00 o clock in the background is playing Dj. The Lounge with comfortable sofas and lighted tables is suitable for different events. Every Friday starting from 22:00 o clock Salsa Night. Steiku Haoss (Steak Chaos) 25 Meistaru iela (I-2) Phone: Working hours: Fri, Sat vecriga@steikuhaouss.lv Capacity: up to 400 persons other outlets on: 2 Audeju iela (J-2) Phone: Working hours: audeju@steikuhaoss.lv Capacity: up to 160 persons 41/43 Terbatas iela Phone: Working hours: Fri, Sat terbata@steikuhaoss.lv Capacity: up to 50 persons Website: All the restaurants of this popular steak house chain are designed in western style, letting customers enjoy an unforgettable trip through the Wild West. Enjoy one of the 17 different steaks prepared right in front of your eyes, accompanied by a glass of mellow wine or a refreshing cocktail with a appetizing dessert. When the horse is hitched and you have enjoyed a good meal, it s time to stretch your legs and join the dancing with the waitresses and the best Latvian country music groups.

40 Restaurant Ostas Skati Matrožu iela 15, Riga Phone: ; Website: Capacity: 60 seats in the restaurant, 50 seats on summer terrace The concept of a comfortable, relaxed and intimate restaurant includes a relaxed atmosphere, friendly service and good value for money. Fresh and grilled food is always a favourite among the costumers. The restaurant combines wonderful food with a wonderful view to give the ultimate satisfaction in cusine. There is also a conference hal for up to 70 people is avalible.it is located across the river, on Kipsala, right on the river bank with a nice view of the Riga port. Restaurant Arbat 3 Vagnera str. Phone: Working hours: info@arbat.lv Website: Russian cuisine restaurant, located in the Old Iown near the Livs Square. Restaurant offers the highest standards in the best expression. Interior of the restaurant is made with great emphasis on gold, starting from hand painted wallpaper and continuing with menus and mirrors, with their exquisite framework. Czar and even royal atmosphere is created by bright color scheme. You will be pleased by the reasonable prices, but the size of the meal earns appreciation, delicious and tasty. Friday evenings live music. Restarant Charlestons Blaumana 38/40 Telephone: charlestons@charlestons.lv Website: Riga, Latvia Open: 12:00 24:00 Capacity: 80 seats; banquet up to 300 pp This restaurant offers delicious international fare in a warm, yet elegant setting in the very city centre. Here you can not only experience and enjoy interesting international cuisine but also delicious homemade cakes, cookies, and other treats. Everyone will find something special here diverse menu matching the season or alternating mood moving closer to evening. In summer there is also a terrace, where you can enjoy your lunch in the sun. There is a banqueting hall for receptions up to 300 persons and this offer outside catering as well.

41 Restaurant DADA 16, Audeju str. Phone: Riga, Latvia Open: 10:00 24:00 Website: Inspired by the art movement dadaism, it is a complete anarchy of design and freedom of choice! Each waiter s uniform is individually designed and is an art-work on its own; also you won t find any matching knife or fork here. Speaking about food, the restaurant is based on a food market scheme you pick you own ingredients (fresh meat, fish, vegetables and various sauces), that are then quickly cooked in front of your eyes. You pay not for what you have taken, but for servings. There are also at least three mains in a separate menu, as well as desserts. Restaurant Paparazzi 12, Antonijas str. Riga, Latvia Phone: (restaurant) Phone: (pizzeria) info@paparazzi.lv Website: In this elegant black&white upmarket restaurant all dishes are made in the open kitchen in front of your eyes. Exciting and creative contemporary Italian cuisine is prepared in this lovely restaurant with service that is unmatched in the city. Fresh pasta's, thin crust pizza, grilled vegetables, and grilled fish and meats abound on the stylish menu. Italian flare cuisine calls for a dynamic wine selection. Amphora 10b Elizabetes street, Riga, Latvia Phone: (+371) Open hours Closed Sun. Located in one of the most famous Riga Art Nouveau buildings. Great feel of mediterranean style, restaurant with a European touch elegantly casual. It isn t too classy to feel stressed, but classy enough to feel well treated. Large selection on the menu, but mainly mediterranean cuisine. Delicious, what else can we say. Try it yourself you won t be disappointed.

42 Restaurant Metropolitain Café 13, Antonijas str. Riga, Latvia Phone: Website: Open: Mon Thu 08:00 23:00 Fr 08:00 till the last client Sa 10:00 till the last client Buffet each workday from 13:30 17:00 Capacity: 80 seats; summer terrace 30 seats This popular restaurant, bistro and cafeteria near the popular Art Nouveau street - Alberta iela offers a smart dark brown interior embellished with Art Nouveau designs in its dining hall, while a smaller, more functional room to the right houses its buffet of affordable soups, salads and main courses that are available every day except Sunday. You can also order breakfast food in the morning and dinner in set up of buffet style on evening. A shady, comfortable outdoor terrace is available in the summer. RECOMMENDED RESTAURANTS IN SIGULDA Restaurant "Līvkalns" Pēteralas Str., Sigulda, Latvia Phone: (+371) ; (+371) Fax: (+371) , Open: 24 hours Website: livkalns@livkalns.lv Capacity: up to 35 persons in the restaurant and 20 on the summer terrace Banquett hall: up to 200 persons Here you have the possibility to enjoy nature, being not far from Riga and near the centre of Sigulda and celebrate parties in the interior of the restaurant hall is medieval style. Restaurant Aparjods Ventas Str. 1A, Sigulda, Latvia Phone: (+371) ; (+371) , Fax: (+371) Open 12:00 24:00 Website: aparjods@aparjods.lv Capacity: up to 40 persons Aparjods" - ethnographic style complex of buildings with roof from wooden shingles and reed. In year 2000 "Aparjods" won the first prize of the competition "Wooden buildings in Latvia" organized by the Department of Cultural Heritage of the Council of Europe. The restaurant is serving delicious Latvian and international cuisine as well as fantastic barbeque. The service is excellent. Restaurant has its own vine cellar as well.

43 RECOMMENDED RESTAURANTS IN JURMALA Restaurant Preatore Baznicas Str. 2, Dubulti, Jurmala, Latvia Phone: (+371) Fax: (+371) Website: Working days 12:00-23:00 Saturday, Sunday 12:00-23:00 Capacity: 60 seats separate tables; 45 seats 1 table The restaurant Preatore with its summer terrace is located in the very heart of Jurmala, Dubulti. The ancient building (1908) is renovated to its original state preserving a historical architectural style of Jurmala and decorated with luxury elements of Colonial style of the 20th century. Make a choice of International cuisine with a French touch and a wide selection of beverages, and especially wines! Enjoying a beautiful landscape, fresh air of the sea and a purl of a fountain you will have unforgettable time at our restaurant. Restaurant Jura Dzintaru prospekts 2, Dzintari, Jurmala, Latvia Phone: (+371) Fax: (+371) Website: Capacity: up to 200 persons A new 2-storied restaurant with banquet hall. European cuisine, a wide choice of fish dishes, live music on weekends. Restaurant Orizzonte Baznicas Str. 2b, Jurmala, Latvia Phone: (+371) Website: info@orizzonte.lv Capacity: Two floors (40 places on the 1st floor, 100 places on the 2nd floor), two open terraces (150 places on the 2nd floor, 30 places on the 3rd floor). The terraces are open only in the summer season. Orizzonte the only restaurant in Latvia located right on the sea coast on the beach. Two floors and two open air terraces with sea view will not leave indifferent any romantic. Executive chef and his offered menu will please and amaze imagination of even most refinement gourmets. Warm of fireplace will bring cosiness feeling; live music will give you brilliant mood and smile.

44 Restaurant Caviar Club Juras Str. 23/25, (Hotel Baltic Beach) Jurmala, Latvia Phone: (+371) Fax: (+371) Website: Capacity: up to 150 seats; A wonderful, constantly changing view of the sea is an integral part of the Caviar Club restaurant along with culinary delicacies made by skilled cooks. Extensive wine-list can please the most delicate taste. Outside seating on the terrace is offered in good weather; here you can taste grill courses cooked before you. Small rain will not spoil your planned meal on the terrace. Restaurant Il Sole Juras Str. 23/25, (Hotel Baltic Beach) Jurmala, Latvia Phone: (+371) Fax: (+371) Website: Capacity: up to 70 seats; In summer terrace 40 seats Il Sole is a new restaurant in the Mediterranean style with a view over the sea just behind the window where you will have a chance to try exclusive food from the Italian kitchen. Both traditional and extravagant culinary masterpieces are delivered by the Italian chef from Ferrara.

45 SIGHTSEEING PROGRAMS Riga Grand City Sightseeing Tour The sightseeing tour starts with a walking tour of the Old Town, followed by an orientation tour of the city including the Freedom Monument, the Art Nouveau buildings in the New Town and the extensive Riga Market. (Duration: 3-4 hours, capacity unlimited) Medieval City Sightseeing Tour A walking tour of the Old Town incl. visit to Riga Castle (photo-stop), Dome Cathedral (entrance), St. Peter's Church (entrance and panoramic view), the Large and the Small Guild House (photo-stop), the Powder Tower (photo-stop) and the Freedom Monument (photo-stop). (Duration: 3 hours, capacity unlimited) Naval City Sightseeing Tour A walking tour of the Old Town incl. visit to Riga Castle (photo-stop), St. Peter's Church (photo-stop) and the Dome Cathedral (entrance) - Visit to the Museum of Riga History and Navigation (entrance) followed by a 1 hour cruise on the Daugava River. The sightseeing tour is conducted by guides specialized in the naval history of Riga. (Duration 3-4 hours, capacity up to 80 persons) Bicycle City Sightseeing Tour A sightseeing tour on bicycles through the Old and the New Town, visit to Riga castle (photo-stop), Dome Cathedral (entrance), St. Peters Church (photo-stop), Small and Large Guild House (photostop), Freedom Monument (photo- stop) and Art Nouveau buildings in Albert Street (photo-stop). (Duration 3-4 hours, max. capacity 45 persons.) Organ recital at St.John s Church On special request the city sightseeing tours can include a private organ recital at St.John s Church, located in the heart of the Old Town. (Duration 20 min., capacity up to 120 pax) Peek behind the velvet curtains By special request, an exclusive tour of the backstage of the National Opera House. This glimpse behind the scenes will be followed by champagne and a surprise opera performance will entertain the guests in one of the ornately designed reception halls. Two professional opera singers together with an accompanying pianist will perform the famous opera Aries over the course of 20 minutes. (Duration: ca. 1 hour, max. capacity: 30 pax each group)

46 Riga Black Magic Bar Kalku 10, Riga, Latvia Phone.: Open from 10:00 a.m. till 1:00 a.m. Entertainment: Mon-Sun: magicians shows from Capacity: 1st floor up to 37 persons, 2nd floor up to 50 persons Riga Black Balsam Tasting The visit includes Riga Black Balsam tasting - most valued drink and the best gift of friendship, was first made in Riga in the middle of the 18 th century. Legend has that Empress Catherine the Great of Russia, having fallen ill during a visit to Latvia, was cured after drinking Riga Black Balsam. The drink is carefully prepared in oak barrels, which allow its characteristic strength and the slightly bitter-sweet taste to develop. Savor its fruity aroma and its special taste with every sip. (Duration: 40 minutes, capacity: max.80 pax) It is possible to discover the secret of Riga Black Balsam in the Old Town of Riga. Every evening in the bar visitors can experience a magical adventure, as they learn the interesting history of the legendary alcoholic drink whose preparation is wrapped round with secrets. In "Riga Black Magic" during the day various sweet desserts and cocktails made with Riga Black Balsam are served. Riga Black balsam can always be tasted. Riga Black Balsam tasting cold be also organize in Mentzendorff s House - branch of the Riga Museum of History and Navigation brings you in the cosy atmosphere of the 17 th 18 th cent. dwelling house. Having been opened since May 18, 1992 and it is the only museum presenting social culture traditions of wealthy Rigans. Exposition is arranged in the house built in 1695 and up to 1939 it has been a dwelling house with storage rooms and a shop.

47 Sail down the Daugava to Riga Bay By special request an enjoyable tour through Riga on the riverboat Jurmala, with unforgettable views of the Latvian countryside. The captain will welcome guests on board with a glass of Riga champagne. Groups may also have lunch or dinner on the boat. A live jazz band will give the tour some razzmatazz. (Duration 2-3 hours, max. capacity 120 persons) Breathe in the fresh countryside air Over 100 hectares are dedicated to 18th century rural life at the Open-Air Museum, with 100 traditional countryside buildings including farmsteads, churches, windmills and fishing villages, all of them moved here brick by brick. Enjoy a festive welcome with Latvian folklore dancers, a guided tour of the museum and an open-air picnic served by the lake. Two-horse carriages can drive the guests around. On request, an organ concert in a lovely wooden 17th century church can be arranged. The museum is located by Lake Jugla, just a 20-min drive from the center of Riga. (Duration 3-4 hours, max. capacity 200 persons) Handcraft in the Open air museum! Prove your skills in one of the Latvian traditional handcrafts! Different craftsmen such as blacksmith, weaver, ceramic, straw plaiter or amber artist will be happy to present you their handicraft and to teach you how to create a variety of decorations for example from straw, amber, leather, textile or iron. Each participant will have an opportunity to create a small souvenir - to mint coins, to braid straw ornament or make some amber jewelry etc. You are very welcome by the Latvian craftsmen! Meet Stalin at the Motor Car Musuem An amazing and eclectic collection of cars, from a vintage Rolls Royce to Soviet-era mechanical wonders. The museum has everything from the very first motorcar produced by Daimler-Benz in 1886 to East German leader Erich Honecker s Mercedes hunting jeep. The museum is also partly a wax museum and especially famous are the wax figures of Stalin in his armored Tchaika and Brezhnev at the wheel of his crashed Zil. A visit here includes a welcome cocktail and guided tour. The museum is a 20-min drive out of Riga and transfers can be arranged in old-fashioned cars or limousines. (Duration 2-3 hours, capacity 60 persons)

48 Riga canal tour Enjoy an unforgettable canal tour with a wooden boat Darling on the famous and only one Riga canal and discover the city from another point of view. In romantic atmosphere there will be different old town pictures with parks, bridges and historical buildings passing by. Upon request the boat can also bring you to the exclusive restaurant Fabrika or Ostas Skati for a wonderful dinner right on the river bank. (Duration ca. 50 min, capacity 20 persons on one boat) Drop into a local craftsman s workshop The city sightseeing tour could be prolonged by visiting a small workshop belonging to a Latvian craftsman, which could be a ceramic workshop or a glass-blower s or painter s studio, where guests can learn more about this art and also try their hand at creating something themselves. (Duration: ca. 2 hours, capacity 25 persons) Visit to a textile art studio Visit to the textile art studio "Studio Naturals" producing unique and high quality linen is hand-woven from natural flax fibers on wooden-frame looms. In the old days, these looms were a part of every country home in Latvia. "Studio Natural" still uses these traditional Latvian weaving techniques, combining them with modern design. Guided walk through the galleries, exhibition halls and souvenir shops. In the Old town of Riga there are a lot of galleries, exhibition halls and souvenir shops with typical Latvian craftsmen works from ceramic, leather, amber, linen and wool etc.

49 The Europe s only museum dedicated to the Sun is in Riga! There are no two similar nations or cultures in this world. However, the Sun is equally significant in many cultures around the globe, and people depict it in many different ways. We welcome you to the Museum of the Sun to see for yourself the diversity of ways how humans see the Sun! There are more than 300 different sun wall decors, clocks and mirrors in the collection of the Sun museum from many countries from all continents, and a special exhibition of suns made by Latvian artists and craftsmen especially for Sun museum. This unique exhibition has been collected for 10 years and now the time has come to show it to everyone and to the entire world. There is a special wall in museum on witch every visitor is asked to draw his own sun as a memorabilia. Workshop - Come to the Museum of the Sun to find your own one! An interesting workshop where you can find your own sun in the form of gyps mould as a present from Sun museum and colour it and then take it along with you. Latvian product tasting in Riga central market Guided walk through the Riga central market. The market is best known for its reuse of old Zeppelin hangars for some of the market's food halls. The influences of Art Deco, Art Nouveau and Neoclassicism can be seen in the architectural style of the market complex. In 1930, Riga Central Market was the largest and most technologically advanced market in Europe. Different tasty Latvian products such as black bread, honey, cheese, smoked fish and meat, fresh vegetables or herbs can be tasted. Wine tasting at Vīna Studija (Wine Studio) Wine studio will open the gate into the world of wine. Enjoy thousands of aromas, senses and tastes! The store section offers a selection of 500 wines from all over the world. You can also have a chat with the local experts of wine art, professional sommeliers and become one yourself. Especially for you selected wines and sacks will be served. (Capacity: 10 to 70 people)

50 SPECIAL EVENTS SPECIAL FULL DAY EVENTS INVITED BY THE DUKE OF COURLAND 08.30AM-09.00AM The couriers of the Duke of Courland arrive to Riga and distribute the invitations for a lunch at the Rundale Palace 10.00AM-11.30AM Transfer to Rundale Palace (79 km from Riga), en route visit to the ruins of Bauska Castle AM-11.50AM Arrival at the palace, Master of the Ceremonies welcomes the guests in the name of Duke of Courland and invites for a welcome cocktail 11.50AM-01.00PM Guided tour of the palace, the Master of Ceremonies shows the apartments of Duke and his family, the Marble Hall, the Throne Hall and the White Hall and the galleries 01.00PM-01.30PM Baroque music concert at the Marble Hall 01.30AM-03.00PM Lunch at the cellar restaurant or barbeque party in the Palace garden 03.00AM-04.30PM Non stop return transfer to Riga SPECIAL FEATURES The Rundale Palace was built in the 18th century as the summer residence of the Duke of Courland, Ernest Johann von Biron. The palace was supposed to have 2 floors and 2 wings and additional servants' quarters, stables and a park. The construction was inaugurated in 1736 and as von Biron was favored by the Russian Czarina, Anna Ivanovna, he succeeded in engaging the Italian architect, Francesco Bartolomeo Rastrelli, the main architect of the Winter Palace in St. Petersburg. However, the construction was interrupted in 1738 when von Biron and Rastrelli inaugurated the construction of an even larger residence in the Courland capital of Jelgava. When Czarina Anna Ivanova died in 1740 von Biron was exiled and could return accompanied by Rastrelli only in 1763 when he was reinstated by the Russian empress Catherina the 2nd. The palace and the interior were therefore only completed in The palace was fairly devastated in the course of time and in 1972 a comprehensive restoration of the palace was started. At present 40 rooms on the first and second floors with original interior and furniture are open to the public. On the second floor the central part of the palace houses the Duke's apartments. The Duchess and the other members of the family were living in the western wing, where restoration works are still being continued. The entire eastern wing was intended only for court representation. There you will find the impressive Throne Hall, the White Hall and the Small and Grand Gallery, which are all open to the public. The maximum capacity of the program is 100/ 150 persons.

51 A MEDIEVAL ADVENTURE AT THE GAUJA NATIONAL PARK PROGRAM 09.00AM-10.00AM Transfer to Sigulda (57 km from Riga), the gateway to the Gauja National Park 10.00AM-12.00AM Visit to the Gutmann Cave, welcome by folklore group featuring the medieval legend of the "Rose of Turaida", continue through the Gauja Valley to Turaida and visit to the restored ruins of the 13th century Bishop's Castle 12.00AM-00.30AM Transfer to the medieval town Cesis for the trip back in time and reception hosted by the most famous Master of the Livonian Order, Valter von Pletenberg 00.30PM-02.00PM The group will be welcomed at the Castle gates by the Master most trusted servant his Secretary. He will tell about the Livonian Order and the history of Cesis Castle, as well as prepare guests for the forthcoming visit to the Master. The Secretary will notify the guests that the Master has decided to choose one of them as his vassal and will accompany the group to the Castle garden, where his task will be to discover who will become the vassal by testing the bravery, agility and success. When the candidate to be the new vassal has been chosen, the Secretary will invite the guests to the Castle courtyard to meet the Order's Brother the monk Vilhelm, who will give to the guests a lantern, light the candles in the lanterns and guide them to the Castle. Having climbed up the winding stairs of the Castle tower, the group will arrive at one of the Castle's most beautiful rooms - the Master's residential and working abode. Here the guests will be greeted by the Master and with the assistance of the Secretary invited to ask him the questions that are of interest. Afterwards, a ceremony will be held marking the inauguration of the new vassal, in which the new vassal will receive a liege's book and ring as certification of the relationship between the vassal and his Master PM-03.30PM The Master will ask the new vassal to invite everybody to a medieval feast prepared by the Castle's servants, which will be hosted to the accompaniment of medieval music in the Castle's lancet hall (up to 50 persons) or garden (up to 100 persons) PM-05.00PM Return transfer to Riga.

52 SPECIAL FEATURES The Gauja National Park was established in 1973 and consists of more than 900 sq.km. The park offers a unique combination of picturesque hill landscapes, the Gauja River, medieval castles, sculpture parks and fauna and flora that are already extinct in many countries in Europe. Of special interest are: Sigulda: The entrance to the Gauja National Park, a small idyllic town with inhabitants. The foundation of the town dates back in history and in the beginning of the 12th century the German Order built a large castle here. The castle was destroyed during the Great Nordic War - but the ruins of the main building and the 2 towers are left and are used for dance and song festivals. A new castle was built in 1881 and today it houses the city council and a nice restaurant. From the castle ruins you have a fabulous view of the Gauja River and you can go over the river by cable car. Just outside the town you will find the famous bobsleigh track and possibilities of canoeing and rafting on the Gauja River. Turaida: On the other side of the river you will find the Gutmann Cave, a huge red sandstone cave and the ruins of the Turaida Castle. The castle was inaugurated by Bishop Albert of Riga and completed in It remained untouched until 1776 when it was seriously damaged by a fire. Recently a part of the castle has been rebuilt and it is again possible to enter the tower and the main building. Close to the castle you will find a little wooden church from 1750, the Daina Hill sculpture park of Latvian folksongs, and not to forget - the Tomb of the "Rose of Turaida". The "Rose of Turaida": During the 17th century Livonia and Turaida were captured by the Swedes. The legend tells that in year 1601 a baby girl was found on the battle field and raised in the valley on the foot of the Turaida Castle. She was called Maia as she was found in May. 19 years old the girl was the most beautiful girl of the valley and known as the "Rose of Turaida". She fell in love with Viktors, the gardener from the nearby Sigulda Castle. But a Polish officer in Swedish service also wanted the "Rose of Turaida". He managed to bring her to the Gutman Cave where he tried to seduce her. Maia paid with her life to stay faithful to Victors and overwhelmed with sorrow he could now bury his love. The grave with the tree he planted on it can still be seen close to the Turaida Castle. Cesis castle: The Cēsis castle is the most impressive and best-preserved set of castle ruins in Latvia, and it is certainly the most popular attraction in the old part of Cēsis. The Cēsis castle was one of the strongest fortresses that the Livonian Order had in the entire Baltic region. Built in the 13 th century, the Cēsis castle was the seat of the Livonian Order s masters. The maximum capacity of the program is 100 persons.

53 BECOME A BRAVE KNIGHT Transfer to the Gauja National Park in Sigulda (50km from Riga) with a panoramic tour of the park and the medieval castle of Turaida and ruins of Sigulda castle. In the Sigulda Castle ruins, the guests are welcomed by a troubadour, medieval knights and their fair ladies. The troubadour explains about the medieval custom to fight in the name of a fair lady and about the knights' main virtues. He invites the strongest and most courageous men to take part in a competition. The guests are divided into teams and the adventure begins. The teams compete by shooting with bow and crossbow, axe throwing, javelin throwing, fencing, even writing verses in the name of the fair lady. The results are fixed and the best teams and winners in each competition are rewarded with prizes and diplomas. The medieval dancers, musicians and short scenes from medieval theatre performed by professional actors help to experience the atmosphere of the Middle Ages revived. Those who don t participate in the competitions can forge their own coin with the help of a medieval smith or try special wines made according to antique recipes with herbs and roasted almonds. Duration: 4-6 hours. The maximum capacity of the program is up to 150 persons. FULL DAY EXCURSION TO THE RECREATION COMPLEX VIESAKAS Journey to the recreation complex "Viesakas" in Madona district, 130 km from Riga is a wonderful opportunity to spend a nice day in the Latvian nature including a jeep tour along the 500 ha large deer garden with different endangered species, visit to the ostriches and pheasants park as well as to the hunting trophies museum. You can try your skills at clay target shooting. Different other activities such as open air picnic in hunter style, visit of Latvian sauna, fishing, hunting (only licensed hunters), orienteering can be arranged.

54 EXSAMPLE PROGRAM SPORTS GAMES IN LATVIAN SWITZERLAND 09.00AM-10.00AM Journey to Sigulda (50 km Riga), the gateway to the untouched ancient forests of the Gauja National Park with panoramic sightseeing tour en route, and visit the restored ruins of the 13th century Bishop's Castle AM-12.00PM Enjoy a bicycle tour on park s wild paths along the picturesque shores of the River Gauja and go canoeing or rafting down the river AM-01.00PM Transfer to the famous bobsleigh track in Sigulda and a competition between the bravest members of the group zooming down the bobsleigh track with a bob on wheels (in winter it s possible to use a Vuchko (rubber sleigh) PM 3.00PM An open air picnic or lunch in a national style restaurant Livkalns. The results of all the competitions have been fixed and the best teams awarded. Now it s time for a festive atmosphere as folklore musicians and dancers keep the party entertained PM-04.00PM Transfer to Riga The maximum capacity of the program is 30 persons (In case the group is bigger, the participants can be divided into smaller groups for each activity) OTHER ACTIVETIES IN THE LATVIAN SWITZERLAND BALLOON RIDES Hot air ballooning has to be one of the most romantic ways to fly. Few can resist the attraction as a hundred feet of wispy nylon majestically rises with the dragon burners. And whether you choose a morning or evening flight, the experience will be remembered for years to come! The balloon travels at heights of up to 1000 meters. You may fly over villages, towns and countryside and even see wildlife, particularly on morning flights. Details: Location: Sigulda, ca. 50 km from Riga city center Availability: whole year, depending on weather Duration: ca. 3-4 hours for the whole experience

55 BUNGEE JUMPING In the beautiful Gauja National Park in Sigulda you can jump from the air cable-car (height 43 m), which connects the two sides of a valley created by the river Gauja. Opened in 1969, it is the only one aerial cable-way in the Baltic States. It was built on cooperation between Sigulda and Georgia city Chiatura specialists. FREE FALL SIMULATOR Aerodium is the free flight simulator -first vertical wind tunnel in Eastern Europe. It breaks gravity rules and allows you to fly with the help of newest technologies! Aerodium base is where the spirit of adventure is combined with security guarantee delivered by new technologies. It is a place for professional athletes, as well as just adventurous friends and colleagues. Our goal is to create a popular practice environment for skydivers, teams representing different kinds of sports, and military units, as well as any other teambuilding programs and part of open-air entertainment among groups of friends. Before that you will take part in a preparation program (1/2 hour) and will be provided with all the necessary equipment. Flight duration: 2 min. Availability: whole year, depending on weather, not possible when raining/ snowing heavily; working hours: Mo.-Fr. 16:00-20:00, Sa.-Sun. 12: Duration: for a group of 20 pax ca. 2 hours to take a flight for 2 min for everyone ADVENTURE PARK TARZANS Adventure Park Tarzans is a place for active recreation which includes various original open-air activities. It includes: The tobogganing track - the fastest and longest track in the Baltics. Tarzan park with almost 80 different obstacles, which are located in trees at different heights, up to 30m above the ground. In total, there are 8 routes in Tarzan park with different difficulty levels. Catapult throws the visitor high up by bungees. Stromberg s bicycle - the visitor rides a bicycle on a 40m long wire rope 5m above the ground. Almost all activities in the park are unique and extraordinary for Latvia, they provide unprecedented feelings, adventures, experiences and fun!

56 ROMANCE OF THE LATVIAN MANORS Enjoy an atmosphere of peace, tranquility and romance in the unspoiled Latvian countryside. A full-day visit to Latvian manor houses (80 km from Riga) will take you back to the time of the troubadours, fa ir ladies, nobles and their way of life. Each manor house has its own legend and, of course, its own ghosts it's certainly possible that you will feel their presence. In romantic Jaunpils Castle you'll meet and hear the story of the monk The odor, get acquainted with his friend Hilda the castle housemaid, try wines from the house cellars and enjoy a candlelit medieval feast together with them and the castle troubadour who will entertain you with Dante s sonnets. On the way there you can visit Durbe Manor, which belonged to the same landlord as Jaunpils, where guests are familiarized with the way of life of Latvian landowners in the 19th century. Jaunmoku Manor will also open its doors to you and you can enjoy a drive around the estate in a horse-drawn carriage, sail by boat on the manor lake, visit an exhibition of hunting history or just enjoy a glass of wine relaxing in the beautiful park. Transfer back to Riga. Duration: 6 hours, max. capacity: 40 persons MEDIEVAL SCHOOL Medieval courtis situated near by Jaunpils medieval castle, in territory, surrounded by "Swedish wall". This stone wall was built by Swedish prisoners of war, taken to Jaunpils during Polish - Swedish war, after battle of Kircholm (today - Salaspils) in 1605.Here are offered different activities in medieval style: crossbow shooting, archery, axe throwing, spear throwing, medieval coinage, blacksmith, canon, medieval weapons and armour. For every weapon there will be an instructor dressed in medieval clothes. THE LATVIAN AND HIS MASTER The exhibition will help you to understand a bit more about Latvian rural life in the 19 th century. Each Sunday in the summer you can visit program Saturday at Durbe to learn more about everyday life in the 19 th century in Latvia pass time by trying your hand at weaving, calligraphy, playing cards and cutting silhouette portraits. On the grounds of Durbe, you will also find the Ceramic Workshop, where on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays from potter Velga Melne will help you to learn more about ceramics and pottery. You might even try your hand at the art.

57 RECAPTURE YOUR YOUTH IN JURMALA PROGRAM 09.00AM-11.00AM Boat trip from Riga to Jurmala with snacks and drinks served on board 11.00AM-00.30PM Short sightseeing tour of the sea resort city, stroll on the beach, ending at the Hotel Baltic Beach 00.30PM-02.00PM Lunch at hotel restaurant Caviar Club (3-course meal, tea/coffee, water) 02.00PM-05.00PM Treatments at the hotel SPA and Welness Center. Rent of "Flamingo" relaxing area, bath centre "Slav Yard" and 25 m swimming pool with sea water for 3 hours. These areas include 2 Russian bathes, Turkish bath, sauna, small swimming pool with cascade, back stream, underwater massage and Jacuzzi, big swimming pool with sea water, massage (30 min) or steaming (10 min) per person. Possible to arrange other SPA procedures on individual request PM-05.30PM Transfer to Riga The maximum capacity of the program is 60 persons. The total capacity of the SPA center is up to 90 persons.

58 Day Spa This luxurious stress relieving Spa experience has been carefully tailored for you in mind to ease away the tension and stresses of every day life, leaving you feeling revived and revitalised ready to face the new Season ahead. Day Spa Includes The Following: Welcome Foot Ritual Whilst you sip a Warm Herbal Infused Tea your feat are cleansed and exfoliated. ESPA 55 minute Body or Facial Treatment A wonderful 55 minute ESPA spa experience awaits you, choose from: An ESPA full body massage incorporating soothing properties to ease away tension and aid relaxation while relaxing the muscles and relieving any aches and pains. or An advanced full therapeutic 55 minute facial, concentrating on acupressure points and facial tensions ending with a luxurious oriental Scalp massage providing perfect harmony, a balance for mind, body and soul. Light Spa Lunch in the Spa Café The Day is yours: Whilst not being pampered in a treatment room, spend the hours in our relaxation suites, Outdoor Vitality pool, Lifestyle showers, sauna and steam room. Wide options of spas different treatments can be offered to the guests. (All treatment should be booked in advance) ESPA RIGA In the heart of the city, lies a magnificent fin de siécle mansion by distinguished Latvian Architect Konstantīns Pēkšēns. The beautifully restored Art Nouveau façade hides a jewel within; ESPA Riga. ESPA Riga will offer an exclusive five star facility with luxurious interior design finishes, warm amber tones and an architectural central feature staircase embellished with a beautiful lighting sculpture from the renowned designer Eva Menz. The six floor spa has been uniquely tailored to provide a genuinely holistic and restorative experience for each guest and member. Creative heat experiences and vitality pools are where guests and members begin a journey of tranquility and relaxation. Luxurious changing rooms, private relaxation areas and beautiful treatment rooms all combine to offer guests and members an unforgettable experience.

59 SPECIAL HALF-DAY EVENTS TREASURE HUNT PROGRAM TREASURES OF THE GREAT CHRISTOPHER The guests are divided into 10 groups, five people in each, and are given instructions to find the Treasures of the Great Christopher, the symbol of Riga. They will receive Riga maps, Latvian money and hints on how to find where the treasures are hidden a number the most famous attractions in the Old Town, and not only there. The guests have to find these places and perform special tasks in order to get the next clue to finding the treasures. In some places historical characters will be waiting for them, in others they ll have to fight highway robbers or give correct answers to questions before they receive the final clue. The first group to find the big box named Latvian treasures bottles of the famous brew Riga Black Balsam and Riga chocolates will be honored in the ornate Blackheads House by the Great Christopher himself, and all participants will be served with a shot of Riga balsam or a glass of champagne. (Duration: 3 hours, capacity: up to 100 persons) MEDIEVAL DANCE CLASS A medieval music concert by the ensemble Ludus is given in the historical setting of the Small Guild House in Riga's Old Town. Besides playing music the musicians give explanations about the music of the era as well as their musical instruments. Learn Renaissance dances from the professional dance ensemble. Canapés and drinks are served during the lesson and the concert. Duration 2-3 hours, maximum capacity 35 pax

60 PARACHUTE JUMP WITH A TENDEM MASTER A tandem jump is the comprehensive kind of parachute jumps using a common harness and canopy designed specially for the beginners. What you need to do is just to relax and enjoy the freefall you ve been dreaming so long about. The jump preparation, on-ground training, altitude control and the canopy piloting will be done by the tandem master. It s a pure adrenaline rush :) We assure you, no one will remain the same! Once having experienced the unforgettable feeling of the freedom of heaven all around you won t forget it during the rest of his life. During the freefall it is possible to make some shots or even create a good DVD movie after that with some sound track you like. Later on, this stuff will be reminding you about your experience over and over again. Details: location: Jelgava airport, ca. 50 km from Riga city center Package: - Professional and safety instructions - Full equipment rentals and 1 jump in tandem with instructor from 4000 m - Refreshments and drinks A PANORAMIC AIRPLANE FLIGHT From a birds-eye view, the world looks much different than it does in the ground! We invite you to take a journey on board of a small airplane. Plane can take 3 passengers at a time, and it soars around 300 meters up in the air. There are exclusive Excursions above Riga, Sigulda, Kuldiga, with flights along the Daugava and the Gauja rivers. Details: Availability: whole year, depending on weather PULSE EFFECT Take part in a great team building activity together with famous Latvian percussion musicians. Find your own rhythm and create together with the other members of the group a nice and positive sound. You will be able to tray different percussion instruments and get some professional instructions about their right use. Get fun and unforgettable memories in the percussion workshop!

61 JEEP SAFARI Group off road Driving Events with the latest version of luxurious jeeps and personal Driver Guides! We are glad to offer you Events with elements of competition checkpoints, search for interesting objects, and special assignments etc. Trophy expeditions and trips, where you cover the route together with the organizers and other participants, clearing the off-road obstacles. Interesting routes tours including sightseeing of cultural and historical objects: In the wake of Soviet Latvia This tour gives you the opportunity to experience the traces left by Soviet Union such as kolkhoz (collective farm), soviet households, schools and to enjoy a real soviet kolkhoz meal. From 5 hours Natural landscape tour. The tour takes you through the Gauja National park showing the beautiful nature of Latvia. A tour nearby Riga. Short tour A little "get-away" from the city! Possible different routes and programs depending on time availability and budget. All the trips have common features such as sparsely populated countryside, almost impassable roads, broken bridges and unforgettable natural landscapes. Capacity: max 70 Pax With instructor 3 pax in each car Self driving 4 pax in each car

62 FILMTOWN CINEVILLA an open air Film decoration town, the place where the shooting of Latvian blockbuster Defenders of Riga took place presents: CREAT YOUR OWN FILM! This is an attractive and active filming process for your group! This is a good teambuilding activity, funny and interesting way to spend your time! This is an excellent test for your ability to act and be creative! This is a possibility to enter into the spirit of the beginning of the past century! This is an opportunity to obtain a film, where you are the main character! The approximate length of the filming process is 3 hours. According to specially created scenario the participants take part in division of roles and then the actors are becoming characters of the film in the costume room. In the costume room the uniforms form the past century, as well as civilian costumes, both male and female are prepared. Maximum group size is 100 persons, which are kept busy during the filming process. The material is being edited and recorded in DVD format in about 3 days from filming. On this web page you can see sample of making movie for other group

63 EXPLORE RIGA IN THE PHOTO RALLY The group is divided into teams of 5 to 8 people and each receives a package containing tasks, an itinerary to follow, city maps, pictures of famous buildings in Riga, some Latvian money and a glossary of Latvian words and phrases. The teams are then sent out into the city from Congress Hall, located in the center near the Art Nouveau district. The itinerary describes in minute detail the route they have to take, the buildings they have to see and the tasks they have to achieve. On the photo rally they have to visit 10 places, such as museums, monuments, famous buildings and souvenir and food markets. In line with the tasks, they take a bus or go on foot to each destination. Every stop on the route carries questions that can only be answered by being there. Some physical evidence must prove their presence at each place a bus ticket, honey bought at the food market, etc. The final destination is the Pyramida restaurant where the participants will be greeted and asked to give a full account of their travels. The winners will be awarded and afterwards all participants will sit down to a sumptuous lunch or dinner. (Duration: 3 hours, capacity: 40 persons) TEAM-BUILDING AT THE OPEN-AIR MUSEUM Over 100 hectares are dedicated to 18th century rural life at the Open-Air Museum, with 100 traditional countryside buildings including farmsteads, churches, windmills and fishing villages, all of them moved here brick by brick. The group is divided into teams and the teambuilding competition begins. The teams have to fulfill tasks revealed by the experienced showman and his assistants a folklore dance and music group. The teams' results are assessed and the winners celebrate with diplomas and prizes. Those participants who don t participate in the games are involved in the dances or take a ride around the museum on a horse-drawn carriage. In one of the courtyards, on long wooden tables, a typical Latvian farmer's meal is served including typical Latvian dishes and Latvian beer. Duration 4 hours, maximum capacity 150 persons

64 JOIN THE KGB FOR MISSION IMPOSSIBLE Upon arrival in the hotel room, each guest finds a new passport with his name and a message that he is now a KGB agent assigned the task of discovering a secret FBI plan and render it harmless. The task includes a list of places where the plan could be found and information on where he can find his colleagues comrades from the same KGB group. During a meal in the hotel restaurant the guests have to find out who is in the same KGB group and arrange a meeting with them after the meal. In the reception area they have to find the secret person from the KGB to get instructions for their first step in the KGB a rally. The mission begins immediately. In front of the hotel Soviet-era cars and minibuses are parked, each with a Latvian/Russian speaking driver who is waiting for the special signal or codeword that the group is the right one and than they can start their mission. There are some places that have to be visited where the secret plans can be found. At each place they get some part of a phrase where the real address of the endpoint is written. These points are: the monument of the Latvian Riflemen, Victory Park and Stalin s birthday cake (the Academy of Sciences), where concealed information must be found or where special KGB agents are waiting for them. They have to find where a monument to Lenin once stood by asking local people, then visit the Motor Car Museum where a KGB man next to Brezhnev's car will be waiting for them, and finally go to the bar Austrumu Robeza (Eastern Border) where they have to drink a shot of vodka, eat black bread and salt and sing any Russian song (preferably one with a communist theme, but Kalinka-Malinka is also OK) to get the next clue. When they get the final phrase they understand that the plan is hidden in the Nostalgia restaurant, designed in the Soviet empire style, where the fastest group will find the plan and have to destroy it in some way. The KGB arrives during the festive, Soviet-style dinner to reward the winners and thank everybody who participated. All participants are admitted to the communist youth organization the Young Pioneers. Duration: 4 hours, capacity: up to 70 persons

65 U.S.S.R. PARTY ON SOVIET TIME FLOTING SHIP-REPAIR WORKSHOP A memorable U.S.S.R. party on an authentic Soviet time Houseboat Nr.659. It was built in 1982 and originally was used as a ship-repair workshop. The Houseboat is located in the heart of Riga and since summer 2007 has become a unique and special place for hosting different public, private and corporate events and parties. It offers you a fantastic riverside view over the river Daugava. The party hall of the Houseboat is convenient for about people (in summer, including the outside terrace, up to 500). The advantage of the Houseboat is that the authentic Soviet time atmosphere has been preserved on it, which means that the guests of the U.S.S.R. party will feel to be taking part in Soviet time ship building factory workers concert and afterbanquet/afterparty. The party hall will be decorated according to Soviet Union traditions original flags and posters, Lenin, etc., Soviet time cartoons will be shown on a real movie projector from 70ties. The event will be hosted by a factory managing director. The entertainment program includes the following: - of course, as a welcome drink of vodka with pickle; - the workers concert with dancing and vocal group singing chastushki, playing balalaika and Russian accordion; - the guests will take part in different Soviet time party games and activities: Russian roulette with revolver and vodka, Soviet classical play - dance on newspaper, drunken checkers and chess etc. - and of course traditional Soviet klitchen in authentic atmosphere will be offered for tasting. A U.S.S.R. party is not possible without a buffet. The charmant barmaid Tanja will offer You Soviet time sandwitches, soviet time salad rasols, vinegrets and authentic alcoholic drinks from the 80ties: vodka Stolichnaja from old time glasses granonkas or liquor Moka, wine Agdam and, of course, sparkling wine Sovetskoje Shampanskoje. There will be also a small kiosk available, so called lavochka, for those who would like to buy something as a souvenir real small things from Soviet times. We have aditional special and exclusive offer a guided tour to marketplace on a Soviet time most popular car Lada or as it was called here Zhiguli! We really hope that the U.S.S.R. party on the Soviet time Houseboat will be give You a special memorable feelings about Your visit in Latvia!

66 TEAM BUILDING: PAINTBALL COMBAT The outdoor Paintball park is a picturesque corner and is a natural peninsula with a total area of 10 ha, and is surrounded by the river Maza Ugla from three sides, it has a diverse lay of the land - starting with impassable nut-grove overgrowth in the lowland or pure pine-oak forest, ending with high and quite steep hills. Paintball park is a private area closed from the outsiders is opened for paintball lovers, their friends and family members to have rest and fun. It is possible to arrange a real battle between you and your colleagues. The various sceneries are offered by the experiences instructors. Is possible to arrange a picnic after the fight and drink a peace cup with your enemies. Professional video & photo operator is ready to shoot your game on video. Duration: 4 hours, max. capacity: 150 persons TIGER WOODS IN RIGA! Visit Riga's professional Ozo Golf Club and enjoy a spectacular game, test your movement coordination and straight eye, patience and quickness. And please keep in mind that Ozo is a place where you can always meet interesting people and have a rattling good time together with your business partners. On request, tournaments can be organized for your business partners or employees. The party ends with lunch or dinner at the Ozo Golf Club restaurant. Duration: 4 hours, max. capacity: 70 persons JURMALA BEACH PARTY! An afternoon program with coach transfer or boat trip from Riga to Jurmala takes place on the sandy beaches of the lively coastal resort. Group members have the chance to enjoy different beach activities such as beach volleyball, beach soccer, biking, water activities like windsurfing and kite boarding, water bikes and much more. The party ends with a grill dinner at the Baltic Beach Hotel Park. Duration 4 hours, maximum capacity up to 100 persons

67 MEET THE PIRAT JURMALA: Pirates and old Latvian fisherman greats the group on the beach and leads different interesting games and activities like * Amber hunting on the beach * Sand Castles building * Game How to survive on the uninhabited island * Ring with torches and common song and other activities Lunch or dinner in the Latvian fisherman s tavern Kurins. FORMULA 1 A superb professional indoor carting track on the outskirts of Riga will keep you entertained all afternoon with some high-speed racing. The Formula 1 race program kicks off with an indoor carting competition followed by winner announcement and the presentation of awards for the first three places for the best lap time. Individual Grand Prix or team-event participants will get a diploma and a bottle of the very finest Latvian champagne for the winner! Those group members who don t want to participate can place their bets sitting in the bar next to the carting hall. Snacks and beer are served. Duration: 3 hours, max. capacity: 40 persons CLAY TARGET SHOOTING Parex Sporting centre offers 4 shooting squares equipped for Compak Sporting; each square has at least 6 throwing machines, 2 of them are located on towers m from the square level. One of the squares is equipped with projectors and can be used also in the dark time of the day. The sporting centre has a café next to the squares for those where the guests can spend the time at some drinks and snacks while waiting for their turn and watch the others shooting. Availability: whole year, closed on Mondays

68 WINTER ADVENTURES Guests are given a once-in-a-life-time chance to enjoy a real Latvian winter party in the Open-Air Ethnographic Museum. They are transported back in time to the days of traditional Latvian fairs with horsedrawn rides, bonfires, folk dances and games. Winter teambuilding activities such as folk plays and games can also be organized. Hot wines, herbal teas and a shot of Riga Black Balsam or Latvian vodka are served to guests with snacks like pancakes, patties and buns. Duration: 4 hours, max. capacity: up to 70 persons ICE HOCKEY WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP Riga capital of the World Hockey Championship Feel like a real hockey star yourself! In one of the biggest and newest ice halls in Riga, in a genuine hockey outfit, you can play the real men's game. Two teams of 15 are brought in to enjoy the battle of the ice. A referee and trainer will help to make the game as real as possible. Of course, it's preferable that you can skate well! Duration: 3 hours, max. capacity: 30 persons ICE SKATING AT THE LIDO RECREATION CENTER Guests are invited to put their skates on and slide onto the ice rink. Professional instructors train the guests on how to skate. After the skating fun, the guests can enjoy a folklore dance show, take part in the dances and games themselves and try Latvian specialties like potato pancakes, pasties, Latvian cheeses and other snacks and have a shot of vodka or a glass of hot wine. Coffee and herbal tee are served too. Duration: ca. 2 hours, max. capacity up to 150 pax

69 COOKING MASTER CLASS Professional chefs explain and show the guests how to cook delicious traditional Latvian meals such as sour craft cabbage, grey peas with bacon, pork snout and meat pasties, pork chops with horseradish, crispy black bread with garlic, cold beet soup and sweet bread soup. Guests can try their hand at traditional cooking and ask questions about the recipes. Duration 2.5 hours, maximum capacity 15 pax MAKE YOUR OWN LATVIAN TRADITIONAL BREAD LOAF! You always are welcome to the Laci bakery! At first you will have a nice excursion through the bakery, were also some secrets about the bakers world will be told. Follow the baker in his world, where you will find out more about: - Latvian baker s traditions; - How the bread dough will be made; - How the baker s tools look like; - How Latvian traditional bred will be made; - How real Latvian bread tastes. At the end of the excursion you will get the opportunity to make your own bread loaf and taste some Latvian specialties prepared in the bakery. After this visit you will have not only a nice feeling but also a warm bread loaf (made yourself). Special Christmas offer: Gingerbread making, Gingerbread heart painting with glaze, team work - Christmas house making (from Gingerbread), Duration ca. 2 hours, maximum capacity 150 pax (divided in 3 groups)

70 EMILS GUSTAVS CHOCOLATE WORKSHOP Emils Gustavs Chocolate offers to visit chocolate workshop in Emils Gustavs Chocolate café at Berga Bazars. You will have a possibility to listen to our story teller, who will tell you fascinating stories about history of chocolate. You will get to know about cacao tree (our story teller will show you a real cacao bean from cacao tree which grows in Ivory Coast), about different traditions to make chocolate. Our chocolate master will show you how chocolate figures are made. You will have a possibility to try your hand in painting on chocolate bars or chocolate figures. Your master piece you can pack nicely and take with you. You will have a possibility to by 100% handmade chocolate products which are produced in Riga The duration time depends on wishes of customer, average 40min-1h It is possible to choose whole program or part of it - with/without tasting, story teller or chocolate master ENJOY THE TASTE OF DELICIOS LATVIAN SUMMER IN THE HONEY ROOM! More than 30 varieties of honey: lime, heather blossom, from buckwheat, clover and other kind of blossoms and flowers - collected in the apiaries of Latvia. A bottle of pure honey contains the natural sweet substance produced by honey bees from the nectar of plants or secretions of living parts of plants. When scientists begin to look for all of the elements found in this wonderful product of nature, they find a complex of naturally flavored sugars as well as trace enzymes, minerals, vitamins, and amino acids. Honey is made by bees in one of the world s most efficient facilities, the beehive. The 60,000 or so bees in a beehive may collectively travel as much as 55,000 miles and visit more than two million flowers to gather enough nectar to make just a pound of honey! Sweet dream come trough The oldest candy factory in Latvia (founded in 1870) opened recently a kind of chocolate museum featuring the whole process from cacao tree with beans up to the final chocolate bars and candies. The excursion there includes also a visit to the production departments of the factory and tasting of sweets.

71 BEER TOUR IN ONE OF THE OLDEST BREWERIES IN BAUSKA Beer is one of the Latvians' most popular drinks. There are dozens of breweries, from bigger factories to smaller breweries in the countryside. Let s visit one of them Bauskas Alus brevery, which was founded in 1981! Since the dawn of the Company its brewers were true (and are today) to classic brewing technology, thanks to which Brewery has earned place on store shelves and in hearts of people. After the excursion through the brewery, were you will find out everything about the history of the brewery, beer production and its components - let s taste nowadays so famous sorts such as Bauskas gaisais (Light Beer of Bauska) and Bauskas tumsais (Dark Beer of Bauska) Duration ca. 1,5 hours, maximum capacity 60 pax Visit «Dzintars» oldest enterprises in the field of manufacturing of perfumery and bio cosmetics in the Baltic s. JSC «Dzintars» is one of the oldest enterprises in the field of manufacturing of perfumery and bio cosmetics. The factory, established in 1849 in Riga by the pharmacist G.Briger, till nowadays preserves responsibility traditions to the buyer for the quality of its production. They offer developments of a separate product and whole «lines». The evidence of the reliability of enterprise as a partner is the fact that at the year-end 2005 they entered into the TOP-500 of the best European enterprises. In the intellectual property there are 159 patents and 119 trademarks. In 2007 they won the most prestigious prize of World Intellectual Property Organization WIPO Trophy for Innovative Enterprises a golden medal and a certificate. Today, having walked a changes, the DZINTARS long path of development and company has become the largest manufacturer of bio cosmetics and perfumery in the Baltic s (more than 350 items in company assortment) and one of the most stable enterprises in Latvia, having over 600 employees. The quality of performance is certified by international standards. The guests will visit Dzintars museum and will have a chance to test different products and see the producing process.

72 EVENING FUNCTIONS THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA The group arrives at the Latvian National Opera late in the evening, at about 23:30. A guide dressed as one of the famous opera's characters is waiting for the guests in the dark opera s vestibules with a lantern. The guests are invited to follow the guide who retells the history and legends of the National Opera House while in the darkness of the corridors and backstage strange sounds and voices can be heard. Suddenly, in front of the group appear the phantoms of the opera themselves who will perform fragments of their aria. The tour ends on the stage where the guests are served champagne and, in one of the opera s ornate reception halls, a candlelit dinner, the waiters dressed according to the theme. Max. capacity up to 60 pax GALA DINNER AT THE SMALL GUILD HOUSE In the charming atmosphere of the guild house the guests will enjoy a festive gala dinner at round tables or medieval style long tables, accompanied by jazz band, string quartet or medieval musicians in costumes. Max. capacity up to 200 pax GALA DINNER AT THE HOUSE OF THE LATVIAN SOCIETY Guests will be welcomed at the house with champagne and will enjoy a guided tour of the historical house. A gala dinner will be served in one of the reception rooms (White Hall, Golden Hall or Ligo Hall) or in the Grand Hall where a surprise performance such as such a variety, circus or opera will entertain the guests during the dinner. Max. capacity: up to 500 persons in all halls together EUROVISION SONG CONTEST IN RIGA! In 2003, Eurovision Song Contest was held in Riga thanks to Marie N's winning song I Wanna. Let s follow the tradition try your strength at singing! The guests are invited to a cosy restaurant and club with a pleasant atmosphere, delicious food and good music. The Eurovision Song Contest starts and is conducted by a professional artist. All those interested have the chance to participate in a karaoke contest, singing world-famous songs in different languages. The crowd will choose the winners with the strength of their applause. The best singers get awards and diplomas delivered by a famous Latvian pop star and the evening continues with a live music concert and dancing after midnight. Max. capacity: up to 100 persons

73 FASHION SHOW PARTY EXTRAVAGANZA The guests are transferred to a club chosen for the evening's theme party. Upon arrival a welcome cocktail will be served and a photographer will capture the outfits of the guests. An entertaining host will greet the guests and introduce them to the evening's program featuring song-and-dance performers, then a fashion show in three sets will be performed and every party guest will have the possibility to experience the electric atmosphere in the studio of the professional photographer. During the evening the most fashionable guests will be chosen during the fashion show's grand finale and the most attractive will be awarded. The photographer will also choose the best model of the evening. A DJ will take care of the right music during the short breaks and the wild party after the official program and fashion show. Snacks and drinks will be served throughout the evening and a buffet dinner can be arranged as well. Max.capacity: up to 200 persons NIGHTS The group will get an exotic sense of Middle Eastern culture in the restaurant Pie Kristapa. The guests will enjoy delicious Arabic cuisine, Arabian music and a delightful belly dancer. The guests will then have the possibility to smoke the famous Arabian water-pipe and enjoy Middle Eastern sweets. Max.capacity: up to 40 persons. LATVIAN NIGHT WITH SPECIAL LATVIAN DINNER AND BEER TASTING The group will be taken to the largest timber cornerjointed building in Europe, a unique wooden building decorated in the Latvian national style. A giant cold and hot buffet is presented to the guests, who will be able to taste many different kinds of traditional Latvian specialties as well as Latvian beer produced on the restaurant premises. During the dinner the guests will have also the opportunity to enjoy a folklore show with Latvian games and competitions in the rustic surroundings. Max. capacity: up to 200 persons

74 RIGA PARTYBUS Exclusive possibility of using the bus-nightclub to celebrate your holidays. This bus is especially suitable for holding parties and presentations and also for VIP transporting. The bus has a large dance floor, bar, three LCD TV sets, air conditioning, heating and airway system, professional technology of acoustic (HK Lucas Performer) and light (PR Lighting Panda, Showtech LED PAR 64) systems, wireless internet and laptop for business meeting, toilet and wardrobe. You can enjoy karaoke with thousands of popular songs and taste a water pipe. This kind of equipment in the bus gives the large possibilities for the celebration. You can make a party whenever you want to, or you can visit different clubs and pubs. There are different interesting tracks and party programs such as Club Tour witch includes visit of 5 10 best night clubs in Riga. (Capacity: 20 persons) BARMEN SHOW Bartenders will entertain the audience with the manipulation of bar tools (e.g. cocktail shakers) and liquor bottles in tricky, dazzling ways. Flair is showmanship added to bartending that enhances the overall guest experience. Our entertaining barmen will take most of the work out of your party, leaving you to enjoy yourself and soak up the atmosphere. Barmen will surprise the guests with their bottle spinning abilities and cocktail creations. FIRE SHOW Enjoy exclusive and amazing fire show together with a professional fire artist. You will see juggling with the fire, fire eating and fire breathing combining with rhythmical sounding.

75 LASER, MAGIC, BUBBLE or DANCE SHOW Exclusively for your event you can also order laser, magic, bubble or dance show. There are different interesting programs available. Professional artists are ready to entertain you to make your evening special and unforgettable! When the day is over... LATE EVENING ENTERTAINMENT CASINOS Olympic Casino (In Radisson SAS Daugava Hotel) 24, Kuău Str. Telephone: Open: Web-site: Riga, Latvia The first Las Vegas style casino in Riga ivites you to spend an exciting night! Most popular table games Blackjack, Poker, American Roulette as well as the newest slot machines with Progressive and Mystery Jackpots. Free coins for every first customer! For none-gamblers: try your luck at the exotic bar Mirage (open 24 h), with live music and entertainment every Fri and Sat from

76 CLUBS & DISCOS Karaliskas Bites Bluza Klubs 34a Dzirnavu iela Website: Open: 12:00 01:00; Fri., Sat.: 12:00 last guest Blues club where Riga s best blues bands and some international stars perform. Club Essential 2 Skolas iela Website: Open: Wed. & Sun.: 23:00 05:00, Thr.: 23:00 06:00, Fri. & Sat.: 23:00 08:00 This night club offers four halls with six bars, and is spread over three floors. In the main dance hall enjoy Europe s most played house music. Qualitative sound and the newest light effects are developed by the best experts of the Baltics. R&B is played in the chill-out zone. Kalku Varti 11 Kalku iela Phone: (+37 1) Open: Wed., Thr., Fri., Sat.: 21:00 last guest Admission free (from 21 years) The downstairs club of this centrally located restaurant is actually a spacious wine cellar, uncovered whilst digging the fundaments for this new establishment. Enjoy Latvian rock and blues, performed by Latvian bands, in a classy atmosphere. Amber Night 55 Elizabetes iela (in Reval Hotel Latvija) Open: Tu- Sat 21:00 05:00 The Club is formed in many separate rooms.two dance floors- one for 250 people, second for 300 people. Lounge zone. Entrance starting from 25 years. The Amber Night club is becoming an established feature of Riga s nightlife, venue for visitors and locals alike looking for a vibrant mix of dance classics and live music. The amber theme flowing through the club lends it a certain intimacy, without detracting from the ambience you would expect from an elite European club. The club is divided in several various style halls with total capacity for up to 600 persons. Amber Night is open from Tuesday till Saturday from For those who are looking for an excellent premise for private functions or corporate events Amber Night will offer modern designed Amber Night backstage hall.

77 Entertainment place GODVIL Address: Brivibas Gatve 214 B Riga, LV info@godvil.lv Web: GODVIL- completely new format entertainment place in Riga. It is two-in-one- large concert hall with the high capacity of arranging large scale concerts as well as the night club. On the first floor is the Night club with large dance hall. On the second floor are plenty of soft seats Cigar Room, VIP Hall, VIP rooms and restaurant zone. Bars & pubs Skyline Bar 55 Elizabetes Str. (Hotel Reval Latvija) Telephone: (+371) Open: 10:00 02:00 Riga, Latvia A visit to the Skyline Bar, located on the 26 th floor of the Reval Hotel Latvija will be the perfect end to your busy day! Enjoy one of the most beautiful panoramic views of Riga spectacular sunsets with shadows reflected from the famous city skyline add an air of romance and elegance. 2 scenic elevators provide the access to the Skyline Bar.

78 CHECKLIST OF OTHER ACTIVITIES Action / Team Building Paintball combat in the forest or forts Go-cart competition in the carting hall Curling competition in ice hall near Riga Horse back riding on scenic routes in Gauja National Park Jeep safari, go-carts and Quadra cycles Bungee jumping Bobsleigh run in Sigulda Drive down the rodeling track in Ramkalni Hot-air balloon flights Watching the Gauja National Park from bird s perspective in a small airplane (area observation flights) Canoeing or rafting on Latvian rivers Fly at Aerodium (free falling simulator) Team building competitions in the adventure park Mezakakis (different routes of obstacles built in a forest) Windsurfing and kite boarding on lakes or Riga Bay Yachting in Riga Bay Golfing and golf courses at OZO Gold Club Fishing contest at a trout farm Ice fishing competition in winter Workshops: work in small groups with ceramics, wood, amber etc. Culture & History Private chamber concert at a historical concert hall Thematic reception in rural manor house Folklore Day at Open Air Museum in Riga or in Gauja National Park Rural Latvia: A day in a typical Latvian farm Cultural Heritage Programs: Danish, Swedish, German, Russian Central Market degustation tour Beer degustation tour in one of the oldest breweries in Bauska

79 SAMPLES OF INCENTIVE PROGRAMS Sample 1 4 days / 3 nights pax Program Day 1, Thursday Arrival to Riga airport. Meet and greet by English speaking guides and transfer by 1 st class coaches to hotel Reval Ridzene***** Special check-in: room keys are prepared before in envelops on the special table in alphabetical order Meeting with guides at hotel lobby and transfer to lunch. 13:00-14:00 Lunch at restaurant 4 rooms (3-course menu, tea/coffee, water) Tour Architecture styles of Riga 14:00 17:00 Riga sightseeing tour including panoramic tour by bus around Art-Nouveau district in Riga and Old Town walking tour with visits to Riga castle, Big and Small Guild Houses, Dome Cathedral (entrance). Visit to the Blackheads House with Riga Black Balsam Tasting The city sightseeing tours includes visit to the Blackheads House with Riga Black Balsam Tasting in Blackheads House. Most valued drink and the best gift of friendship, was first made in Riga in the middle of the 18 th century. Legend has that Empress Catherine the Great of Russia, having fallen ill during a visit to Latvia, was cured after drinking Riga Black Balsam. The drink is carefully prepared in oak barrels, which allow its characteristic strength and the slightly bitter-sweet taste to develop. Savor its fruity aroma and its special taste with every sip. Transfer to hotel/leisure Guided transfer to restaurant Charleston Dinner at a restaurant Charleston (3-coure menu, tea/coffee, water, ½ bottle of wine) Guided transfer back to hotel Day 2, Friday Buffet breakfast at hotel Meeting with English speaking guides at hotel lobby 09:00-12:00 TREASURE HUNT PROGRAM Treasures of the Great Christopher The guests are divided into 10 groups (ca. 10 persons in each) and have to find out the Treasures of the Great Christopher, the symbol of Riga. They will get Riga maps and hints how to find place where the treasures are hidden (it will be a number the most famous sightseeing objects in the Old Town and not only there). The guests have to find that places and to fulfil some special tasks in order to get the next hint for finding the treasures. On some places there will be historical characters waiting for them, on the others they ll have to fight with the highway robbers or to reply questions of the guide in order to get the final hint where the treasures are hidden. The first group, which finds the big box with Latvian treasures - bottles of Riga black balsam and Riga chocolates, will be honoured in the Blackheads house by the Great Christopher and all participants will be served with shot of Riga balsam. 13:00 14:00 Lunch at restaurant Kalku Varti (3-course menu, tea/coffee, water) After lunch walking to the National Opera House 15:00 16:00 Peek behind the velvet curtains An exclusive tour of the backstage of the National Opera House. This glimpse behind the scenes will be followed by champagne and a surprise opera performance will entertain the guests in one of the ornately designed reception halls. A professional opera singer together with an accompanying pianist will perform the famous opera Aries over the course of 15 minutes. Transfer back to hotel in Riga Free time for leisure

80 19:45 Guided transfer or walking to the restaurant for dinner (5 minutes to walk). 20:00 22:00 Candle-light dinner at a medieval restaurant Rozengrals (special medieval 3-course menu including tea/coffee/water, 0,3 l beer or glass of wine pp) Guided transfer or walking to hotel Day 3, Saturday Buffet breakfast at hotel INVITED BY THE DUKE OF COURLAND 08:30-09:00 During the breakfast - The couriers of the Duke of Courland arrive to Riga and distribute the invitations for a lunch at the Rundale Palace 09:00-10:30 Transfer to Rundale Palace (79 km from Riga), en route visit to the ruins of Bauska Castle. 10:30-12:00 Arrival at the palace, Master of the Ceremonies welcomes the guests in the name of Duke of Courland. Guided tour of the palace, the Master of Ceremonies shows the apartments of Duke and his family, the Marble Hall, the Throne Hall and the White Hall and the galleries. 12:00-12:40 Baroque music concert at the White Hall 12:40-14:00 Lunch in Palace restaurant former kitchen of the Palace (3-course, tea/coffee, water) 14:00 Transfer back to Riga 15:30 Arrival to Riga and leisure 19:45 Guided transfer to the Blackheads House: GALA-DINNER: 20:00-24:00 Dinner Guests will be welcomed at the house with welcome drink. Gala-Dinner menu: Aperitif with canapés, 4-course menu, tea/coffee, water, ½ bottle of wine pp Entertainment: Blackheads House: Classical String Quartet Ca. 24:00 Transfer back to the hotel. Day 4, Sunday Buffet breakfast at hotel Free time for leisure and shopping Porterage at hotel Luggage is picked-up by special truck and transferred to the airport After breakfast meeting with guides at hotel lobby Guided transfer by 1st class coaches to the airport Departure

81 Sample 2 4 days / 3 nights pax PROGRAM DAY 1: Arrival to the Riga airport. Meet and greet by German speaking guides and transfer to the hotels with orientation tour en-route. AFTERNOON PROGRAM FOR THE ACCOMPANYING PERSONS (60 PERSONS): The first acquaintance with the city walking tour in the Old Town with German speaking guide visits to Riga castle, Big and Small Guild Houses, Dome Cathedral (entrance). Private organ recital at St.John s Church (20 minutes). WELCOME DINNER: 19:45 Guided transfer to the Small Guild House. In the charming atmosphere of the Small guild house the guests will enjoy a festive welcome dinner at medieval style long tables, accompanied by jazz band, string quartet or medieval musicians in costumes. Welcome-dinner menu: Aperitif with canapés, 4-course menu, tea/coffee, water, ½ bottle of wine pp Entertainment: Medieval quartet or string quartet or jazz band DAY 2: PROGRAM FOR THE ACCOMPANYING PERSONS (60 PERSONS): Option 1. 09:30-12:30 Opera and Art Nouveau tour Peek behind the velvet curtains An exclusive tour of the backstage of the National Opera House. This glimpse behind the scenes will be followed by champagne and a surprise opera performance will entertain the guests in one of the ornately designed reception halls. A professional opera singer together with an accompanying pianist will perform the famous opera Aries over the course of 20 minutes. The opera tour is followed by sightseeing tour in the famous Art Nouveau district. Option 2. 09:30-12:30 Fine Arts and Painting class Sightseeing of Art Nouveau district of Riga followed by guided tour to the Fine Art s museum (entrance) made by professional and famous in Latvia painter. The guests can try to paint during the painting master class in the museum. Option 3. 09:30-12:30 Visit to the textile art studio and guided shopping tour Visit to the textile art studio "Studio Naturals" producing unique and high quality linen is hand-woven from natural flax fibbers on wooden-frame looms. In the old days, these looms were a part of every country home in Latvia. "Studio Natural" still uses these traditional Latvian weaving techniques, combining them with modern design. The guests will be offered to have a cup of tea together with designer and to talk about the fashion tendencies. The tour is followed by the guided shopping our in the small handicrafts shops and boutiques. 13:00 Meeting at hotel lobby and guided transfer to the Restaurant Lido 13:30 15:30 Lunch at restaurant Lido (special Latvian menu, tea/coffee, water, 0,3 L beer pp) Afternoon program for the whole group (120 persons): TREASURE HUNT PROGRAM TREASURES OF THE GREAT CHRISTOPHER The guests are divided into 10 groups, 12 people in each, and are given instructions to find the Treasures of the Great Christopher, the symbol of Riga. They will receive Riga maps and hints on how to find where the treasures are hidden a number the most famous attractions in the Old Town, and not only there. The guests have to find these places and perform special tasks in order to get the next clue to finding the treasures. In some places historical characters will be waiting for them, in others they ll have to fight highway robbers or give correct answers to questions before they receive the final clue.

82 The first group to find the big box named Latvian treasures bottles of the famous brew Riga Black Balsam and Riga chocolates will be honored in the ornate Blackheads House by the Great Christopher himself, and all participants will be served with a shot of Riga balsam. (Duration: 3 hours) Guided walking back to the hotel 19:45 Guided walking to the restaurants for dinner: 20:00-22:00 Dine around in the city restaurants: La Boheme (3-course menu, tea/coffee, water) Fish Restaurant Skonto (3-course menu, tea/coffee, water) Nostalgija (3-course menu, tea/coffee, water) 4rooms (3-course menu, tea/coffee, water) Otto Schwarz (3-course menu, tea/coffee, water) Charleston (3-course menu, tea/coffee, water) 22:00 Guided walking back to the hotels DAY 3: PROGRAM FOR THE ACCOMPANYING PERSONS (60 PERSONS): Option 1. 09:30-12:30 SAIL DOWN THE DAUGAVA TO RIGA BAY By special request an enjoyable tour through Riga on the riverboat Jurmala, with unforgettable views of the Latvian countryside. The captain will welcome guests on board with a glass of Riga champagne. A live jazz band will give the tour some razzmatazz. Option 2. 09:30-12:30 MEDIEVAL DANCE CLASS A medieval music concert by the ensemble Ludus is given in the historical setting of the Big Guild House in Riga's Old Town. Learn Renaissance dances from the professional dance ensemble. Canapés and drinks are served during the lesson. Option 3. 09:30-12:30 COOKING MASTER CLASS Professional chefs explain and show the guests how to cook delicious traditional Latvian meals such as sour craft cabbage, grey peas with bacon, pork snout and meat pasties, pork chops with horseradish, crispy black bread with garlic, cold beet soup and sweet bread soup. Guests can try their hand at traditional cooking and ask questions about the recipes. 13:00 Meeting at hotel lobby and guided walking to the Restaurant Kalku Varti 13:15 15:00 Lunch at restaurant Kalku Varti (3-course menu, tea/coffee, water, 0,3 L beer pp) Guided walking back to the hotel AFTERNOON PROGRAM FOR THE WHOLE GROUP (120 PERSONS): 15:30 Guided transfer to the Open Air Museum / BREATHE IN THE FRESH COUNTRYSIDE AIR Over 100 hectares are dedicated to 18th century rural life at the Open-Air Museum, with 100 traditional countryside buildings including farmsteads, churches, windmills and fishing villages, all of them moved here brick by brick. Enjoy a festive welcome with Latvian folklore dancers and a guided tour of the museum. Some typical Latvian snacks and beer are served by the lake. Two-horse carriages can drive the guests around. The museum is located by Lake Jugla, just a 20-min drive from the centre of Riga. 17:30 Guided transfer back to hotel GALA-DINNER AT THE LATVIAN SOCIETY HOUSE: 19:45 Guided transfer to the Latvian Society House 20:00-24:00 Gala-dinner at the Latvian Society House Guests will be welcomed at the house with champagne. The gala dinner will be served in one of the reception rooms (White Hall, Golden Hall or Ligo Hall) or in the Grand Hall where a surprise performance such as such a variety or opera will entertain the guests during the dinner. Gala-Dinner menu: Aperitif with canapés, 4-course menu, tea/coffee, water, ½ bottle of wine pp Entertainment: Variety show or opera performance (2 opera soloists will perform the famous opera aries during the dinner in the accompaniment of pianist) Ca. 24:00 Transfer back to the hotel. Leisure DAY 4 Guided transfer to the airport Departure

83 From Riga with love... GIVEAWAYS Flax and clothes Riga photo books - Art Nouveau books - Cards National dolls (small 10 cm, medium 18 cm, large 30 cm) Dolls in national costumes Ceramics - Vases (small 20 cm, medium 30 cm, large 50 cm) - Coffee cups (2 pieces) - Candlesticks (2 pieces)

84 Leather works - Purses - Book covers - Valets - Boxes Amber jewelry - Necklaces - Bracelets - Brooches Latvian linen and woolen clothing - Linen Scarf - Linen Napkins -Linen Table cloths - Linen Curtains - Woolen sweaters - Woolen socks with Latvian folk symbols

85 Black Riga Balsam (small 150 g, medium 300 g, large 500 g) Most valued drink and the best gift of friendship, was first made in Riga in the middle of the 18 th century. Legend has that Empress Catherine the Great of Russia, having fallen ill during a visit to Latvia, was cured after drinking Riga Black Balsam. The drink is carefully prepared in oak barrels, which allow its characteristic strength and the slightly bitter-sweet taste to develop. Savor its fruity aroma and its special taste with every sip. Riga Classical Champagne - Inexpensive and available in all Latvijas Balzams stores. Emihla Gustava Chocolate - Fine hand-made chocolate, manufactured on the premises. -Elegant warping, excellent for gifts. - Only high quality ingredients are used in the production.

86 LAIMA SWEETS This sweet legend was born in 1870, when the German manufacturer Theodore Rigert founded the first candy factory in Riga and gave it his name. The new enterprise became one of the industrial leaders in the Baltics and Russia. In 1925 the factory was renamed into a trading-manufacturing joint stock company Laima. Since then, the name Laima for decades has become a delicious synonym for candy, cakes, chocolate and waffles. By 1938 the factory Laima could have been surely called an empire of sweets: high quality chocolate, candy, cocoa, and squish were made on modern foreign machinery and exported in large quantities. Country Black Bread - It keeps good for two weeks. You will find it in most groceries and at the central market