Riga at night, Latvia | 8k drone footage

Beschreibung:

Riga is the capital and largest city of Latvia, home to 609,489 inhabitants and accounting for a third of the country's population. Located on the Gulf of Riga at the mouth of the Daugava River, the city covers 307.17 km² and lies 1–10 m above sea level on a flat, sandy plain. Founded in 1201, Riga was a former Hanseatic League member and its historic centre is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, noted for its Art Nouveau and 19th‑century wooden architecture. The city served as European Capital of Culture in 2014, hosted the 2006 NATO Summit, the 2003 Eurovision Song Contest, and several world championships. In 2019 it welcomed over 1.4 million foreign visitors and is served by Riga International Airport, the largest in the Baltic States. The video showcases drone footage of Riga at night, capturing the beauty of the city.