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Museum of the Occupation of LatviavsCentral Market (Centraltirgus)
Both are recommended by expert writers. On balance, The Museum of the Occupation of Latvia scores slightly better than Central Market (Centraltirgus). The Museum of the Occupation of Latvia ranks #3 in Riga with accolades from 4 reviews such as Michelin Guide, Lonely Planet and Afar Magazine.
Museum of the Occupation of Latvia
Fodor's
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Michelin Guide
Afar Magazine
Strelnieku laukums 1, Riga LV-1050, Latvia
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Fodor's "The Latvian Occupation Museum details the devastation of Latvia at the hands of the Nazis and Soviets during World War II, as well as the Latvians' struggle for independence in September 1991." Full review
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"Inhabiting an interesting example of Soviet-era architecture on the main square, this museum carefully details Latvia’s Soviet and Nazi occupations between 1940 and 1991." Full review
Lonely Planet "Calm and factual, this compact multimedia exhibition relates the story of how Latvia endured the Soviet and Nazi occupation between 1940 and 1991 – in English as well as in Latvian." Full review
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"This museum deals with the periods of foreign domination experienced by Latvia's capital, largely to the city's detriment." Full review
Afar Magazine "It's dark and a bit dreary, but appropriate, since it recounts the history of occupation in Latvia starting with the Soviets, then the Nazis and then back to the Russians." Full review
Central Market (Centraltirgus) Afar Magazine
Atlas Obscura Afar Magazine Lonely Planet
7 Negu iela,, Riga 1050, Latvia
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Afar Magazine "Drawn in by the amazingly fresh bounty of fruits and vegetables here and how incredibly beautiful everything is presented for sale, we made a few puchases. " Full review
Atlas Obscura "3,000 market stands in five former Zeppelin hangars. " Full review
Afar Magazine "Five massive neoclassical and Art Deco–style pavilions—which once served as zeppelin hangars—are home to the largest market in Europe" Full review
Lonely Planet "Haggle for your huckleberries at this vast market, housed in a series of WWI Zeppelin hangars and spilling outdoors as well." Full review
