Rīgas Centrāltirgus
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Opening hours
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Why go
- The five pavilions built from former Zeppelin hangars, the largest with 5,000 square metres of floor
- Stalls selling fish, vegetables, bakery goods and cheese, among more than 3,000 trade stands
- The hot food area of the Gastronomy Pavilion, rebuilt and reopened in January 2019
What to buy
Dishes to try
- Hot food from the hot food area, a wide range of dishes
History
Construction ran from 1924 to autumn 1930, when the market opened and the old riverbank market closed. During the war, two pavilions were turned into a motor repair workshop. In 1949 the market was renamed a collective farm market, and in 1983 its pavilions were declared a cultural monument.
- 1571Produce has been sold on the banks of the Daugava.
- 1922The city council decides to build a large covered market and buys back the airship hangars.
- 1924–1930Construction runs from 1924 to autumn 1930. Only the upper part of the hangars is kept; the base is rebuilt in concrete.
- 1930The market opens. Retail trade starts in November, the day the old Daugavmala Market closes.
- 1941The SS seizes the halls and has victims' clothing and valuables sorted there.
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- 1983The pavilion complex is declared a cultural monument of state importance.
- 1998UNESCO adds the market area, part of Old Riga's historic centre, to the World Heritage list.
- 2019The Gastronomy Pavilion reopens after rebuilding; it had closed in autumn 2016.
Sources: Riga Central Market - Wikipedia · Rīgas Centrāltirgus · Rīgas Centrāltirgus - Wikipedia · Zentralmarkt Riga - Wikipedia · Marché central de Riga - Wikipedia · checked 25 Oct 2026
- Website
- centraltirgus.lv/
- Phone
- +371 67 229 985
Questions and answers
Where is Rīgas Centrāltirgus in Riga?
It stands in the city centre, south of the city canal and opposite the international bus station. It lies close to all public transport.
How many people visit Rīgas Centrāltirgus each day?
Estimated daily visitor numbers range from 40,000 to 160,000 people.
How big is Rīgas Centrāltirgus?
The market covers 72,300 square metres and has more than 3,000 trade stands. Its main structures are five pavilions.
What can you buy at Rīgas Centrāltirgus?
Stalls sell fish, vegetables, bakery goods, meat, cheese and spices. Tourists from Germany and England especially liked its butter and bacon.
Is Rīgas Centrāltirgus a UNESCO World Heritage Site?
Yes. UNESCO added it in 1998, together with Old Riga, to the World Heritage list.
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