Day 5 Riga
We continue our exploration of Latvia today and the highlight is an excursion to Rundale Palace, the most magnificent baroque masterpiece in the Baltic States. Located 70 kilometres from Riga, this architectural jewel was created by Francesco Bartolomeo Rastrelli, the Italian genius who also designed St. Petersburg's Winter Palace. The professionally restored palace interiors dazzle with authentic 18th-century furniture, priceless paintings, and exquisite china. We’ll walk through the breathtaking Golden Hall, the elegant White Hall, and the opulent bedroom of Duke Ernst Johann Biron, feeling the grandeur of a bygone era. The palace gardens, designed in French style, provide a perfect complement to the architectural splendour, where geometric patterns and carefully manicured landscapes create a harmonious outdoor gallery.
Our memorable day includes lunch at Restaurant Rozmalas, a truly special destination that epitomises Latvian hospitality and tradition. Set within a beautifully restored recreation complex spanning 4 hectares, Rozmalas combines a design hotel, restaurant, historic Ribbe windmill, and traditional craftsmen's house surrounded by ancient apple orchards. This enchanting location, lovingly maintained by two farming families who honour old Latvian traditions while embracing modern hospitality, offers an authentic taste of Latvia's agricultural heritage in an atmosphere of rustic elegance.
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