Riga Central Market, Riga

Riga Central Market, Riga (Latvia)

Riga Central Market is Europes largest market and bazaar in Riga Latvia. It is one of the most notable structures from the 20th century in Latvia and has been included in the UNESCO World Heritage Site list together with Old Riga in 1998. It was planned from 1922 and built from 1924 to 1930. The main structures of the market are five pavilions constructed by reusing old German Zeppelin hangars and incorporating Neoclassicism and Art Deco styles. The market is 72300 square meters wide with more than 3000 trade stands.