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EPISODE · Aug 7, 2026 · 12 MIN

The Freedom Monument in Morning Light

from Latvia Travel Podcast with Elza Ozola · host Elza Ozola

On her last full day in Riga before heading up the coast, Elza takes a slow morning walk to the Freedom Monument, reflects on the city's layered history and her own settling-in process, and enjoys a final taste of the Central Market before packing her bags. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Latvia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Latvia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 7 of Latvia Travel Podcast with Elza Ozola. Elza Ozola is in Riga, Latvia. Places in this episode: The Freedom Monument, Brīvības iela, Riga Central Market, House of the Blackheads, Parunāsim kafe'teeka, Rocket Bean Roastery, Latvian National Museum of Art, The Quiet Centre. Covered: Freedom Monument history, Central Market final visit, Local café visit, Packing and preparing to leave, Reflections on a week in Riga. Chapters:00:00 The Quiet Centre02:09 The Freedom Monument05:22 Riga Central Market07:10 Latvian National Museum of Art08:26 Cafe interior10:06 Night city A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Riga #Latvia #RigaTravel #LatviaTravel #FreedomMonument #RigaCentralMarket #RigaOldTown #QuietCentre #LatvianFood #RyeBread #TravelEurope #SoloTravel #SlowTravel #Baltics #Riga825 #CafeHopping #TravelJournal https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/latvia/

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