Self-Guided Podcast Tour: The Hidden Monopolies of Riga

Forget the standard postcard views of Riga. This is a journey into the city's ruthless, brilliant, and aromatic commercial heart. Time-travel from the muscular 19th-century red-brick warehouses of the Spīķeri Quarter, through the astonishing 1920s Central Market housed in repurposed World War 1 Zeppelin hangars, and deep into the medieval alleyways of the Old Town. Discover how the city's wealth was forged through monopolies, architectural ingenuity, and the strict hierarchies of the Hanseatic guilds. Prepare to see, smell, and feel the true arteries of Baltic trade.

A 2.4 km self-guided tour with 8 stops over 108 min Ideal for travelers interested in History and Memory and Urbanism, Infrastructure & Innovation Immersively told in a podcast style by experts and locals Matching audio content, AI guide and navigation through the app