Livu Square , Riga

Livu Square, one of Riga's most attractive squares, is located in the Old Town of Riga to the north. Between Zirgu, Meistaru, and Kau iela lies Livu Square. Several structures were demolished during World War II, therefore it was "constructed by" the war. It's hard to realize that until the 16th century, the Riga River meandered through the Square, serving as a shipping route for Latvian grain. As the river got smaller, it was renamed the Rdzene River and even Rdzia. Today, tarmac wears away the shoes of countless Rigans and tourists to the city along the historic river path, while lovely flowerbeds harken back to a bygone era.

The Small Guild, Cat House, and Riga Russian Drama Theatre are also located near Livu Square. In the summer, the Square is home to outdoor cafés and lovely flower beds shaped like waves to commemorate the vanished river after which Riga was once called. This Old Town square has a skating rink in the winter. Like in the song about New York City, this is the location in Riga that never sleeps. Lvu Square is the epicenter of Riga's adolescent culture.

Address: Colorful medieval houses in the Livu Square, Riga Old Town, Latvia