Riga's Central Market

One of the biggest and busiest markets in Eastern Europe is the Riga Central Market, which is one of Riga's UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Central Market in Riga, which is formally the largest market in Europe, is housed in a collection of five World War I Zeppelin hangars close to the banks of the Daugava River. Every day, up to 100,000 customers access its pavilions. This spot is one of the Best Places To Visit In Riga.

Each of these massive structures has its own specialty, whether it be gastronomic specialties, fish, meat, dairy, or vegetables. They are located right on the Daugava, just south of Vecrga. Here, more than 3,000 merchants provide a wide variety of locally grown fresh goods. The booths are organized into distinct hangars for meat, seafood, dairy, and vegetable products, as well as an astonishing selection of sauerkraut and enormous jars of pickles.

While the former warehouses (Spikeri) have been transformed into a chic arts and entertainment district, there are also booths to shop outside the Riga Central Market. Smoked eels, hemp paste, and Rupjmaizes krtojums are a few treats that might make you step beyond of your comfort zone. Sturitis Pelmeni serves a bowl of hand-rolled meaty dumplings in a flavorful soup with a dollop of sour cream to help you recover.

Address: Centraltirgus iela, 3 Riga LV-1050

Phone: +371 67 229 985

Opening hours: 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Rating: 4.5/5.0, 3456 Tripadvisor reviews

Website: https://www.rct.lv/en/