Top Aerial Views of Riga in Honour of Latvia's Centenary

This year, in 2018, Latvia celebrates a hundred years since it became an independent state. With festivities at home and all around the world, Latvia will present the best it can offer in culture, lifestyle and innovation.

For this purpose, we've prepared a selection of the best Riga aerial shots that we took over the last years from different Latvian events or just beautiful timing conditions.

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