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Viacheslav

2 contributions

The tower is closed on reconstruction

Jan 2020

The tower has been closed until March on the reconstruction. It's not comfortable to arrive here without a car. Neighbour area is empty, there are no beaches or entertainment and could be better developed for tourism.

Written 22 February 2020

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Cymro

Coimbra, Portugal3,355 contributions

Tallest Tower in the European Union

Aug 2019

I was told at the hotel that the tower was closed temporarily and so didn't visit. It's certainly an impressive structure and dominates the skyline to the south of the city. There is a clear and unobstructed view of it available from the roof of the Academy of Sciences, which is near the Central Market.

Written 5 September 2019

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palawanismyhome

Palawan Island, Philippines22,644 contributions

easy to see on the skyline

May 2019 • Solo

One can easily see this tower from the other side of the river, as well as the National Library as they are both so much higher than the other buildings. It took 20 year to buld and finally opened in 1995, towering 368m above the city. It is the third highest tower in Europe.There is an observation deck but it is now closed for visitors as renovation os taking place , and it is not expected to open until 2023

Written 27 June 2019

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Rob P

Bristol, UK130 contributions

Closed for renovation

May 2019 • Solo

Walked all the way to the tower to find it closed for renovation work. It doesnt say how long the work is for so be wary it could be closed if you make the trip out to it

Written 31 May 2019

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shiraziwine

Shiraz, Iran1,358 contributions

spoiling from outside

Jul 2018 • Couples

I think the Tower next to the Old Town is a bit spoiling view and i am totally against new structures close to the old part of any city. and it does not look attractive i think

Written 5 February 2019

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Vlad L

Brasov, Romania43 contributions

Riga tv tower

Dec 2018

Worst experience. No public transport,no light in the road to the tower,the entrance in a shady dark tunnel,hours there do not fit the ones on their website

Written 17 December 2018

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jouni861

joensuu95 contributions

Visit to see

Oct 2018 • Couples

Good seenery over Riga. place condition was not the best. One direction windows unclean. Repair going and after that better

Written 29 October 2018

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Mark O

Northampton, UK176 contributions

Sightseeing

Oct 2018 • Couples

Great views don’t go if it’s raining or misty
Very run down windows on viewing platform need completely cleaning
Staff very rude

Written 25 October 2018

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George

Nicosia, Cyprus1,929 contributions

Riga Radio and TV Tower

Sep 2018 • Couples

The tower also serves as an observatory but it is almost an hour away from the city center so we could not spend two hours (coming back as well)

Written 5 September 2018

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MPOT

Norwich, UK410 contributions

A lot more could be made of this as a tourist destination

Aug 2018 • Family

We decided to walk to the TV tower from central Riga (not a short walk but completely walkable) and the walk itself (across the bridge, along the island etc) was really enjoyable. We arrived at the tower at about 2.30 on a Saturday afternoon and it seemed abandoned. When we entered we were still not sure if it was open but there was someone on reception who charged us something like 3 Euros each and took us up in the lift to the viewing level. The level is completely inside and the windows are rather dirty. There is a little information about the tower and a couple of models to look at but this is not as enjoyable or interesting as the TV tower in Tallinn (but the price reflects this). I would say the viewing from the Science Academy is better if you are undecided which to do.