Must-see shopping in Central Rīga

As much a cafe and cultural centre as it is a bookshop, the namesake owner used to write for the Economist. Browse used and new titles, especially…

Renowned local designer Elīna Dobele specialises in exquisite handmade shoes for men and women. They're true artisanal products, as artful as the nearby…

The largest travel bookstore in the Baltics overflows with a bounty of excellent maps (many published in-house), souvenir photo books and guidebooks.

You might just forsake email: lovely handmade stationery and paper goods of all kinds are on offer here. Go on, write a letter.

Right by Alberta iela, this place sells a variety of art nouveau designer decor items, souvenirs, guides and postcards.

The design lives up to the name at this stark grey and white store that stocks goods from top Baltic designers. Browse the spectacular clothing and…

Developed in 1880, this forerunner of a modern shopping centre has an interesting collection of shops and eateries gathered around a set of courtyards and…

Scandi-sleek design inhabits every polished nook and cranny at this new design enclave in the heart of Centrs. Look out Sweden, Latvian design is on the…

Open through the night for those post-midnight mea culpas, when you suspect 'Sorry I'm late, honey' just won't do the trick.