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Latvian National Museum Of ArtvsMuseum of the Occupation of Latvia
Both are endorsed by writers. On balance, The Museum of the Occupation of Latvia ranks slightly better than Latvian National Museum Of Art. The Museum of the Occupation of Latvia has a TripExpert Score of 86 with praise from 4 sources like Lonely Planet, Michelin Guide and Lonely Planet.
Latvian National Museum Of Art
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Michelin Guide Michelin Guide Lonely Planet
Jaņa Rozentāla laukums 1, Riga, LV-1010, Latvia
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Fodor's "The National Art Museum has a gorgeous interior, with imposing marble staircases linking several large halls of 19th- and 20th-century Latvian paintings." Full review
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"This museum traces the history of Latvia and its people from the Stone Age to the present day." Full review
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"An unmissable atraction, this museum has nearly a million objects, tracing the nation's history from its origins to the Soviet era." Full review
Michelin Guide 1 Star
"Although it deals primarily with the great Latvian painters of the late 19C to the mid-20C...one section presents a fine collection of Russian paintings." Full review
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"Latvia's main gallery, sitting within the Esplanāde's leafy grounds, is an impressive building that was purpose-built in a baroque-classical style in 1905. " Full review
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
