{"id":151468,"date":"2025-10-02T01:20:00","date_gmt":"2025-10-01T22:20:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/balticguide.ee\/?p=151468"},"modified":"2025-09-30T13:23:26","modified_gmt":"2025-09-30T10:23:26","slug":"a-vast-square-rises-above-the-rooftops-of-riga","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/balticguide.ee\/en\/a-vast-square-rises-above-the-rooftops-of-riga\/","title":{"rendered":"A Vast Square Rises Above the Rooftops of Riga"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: left;\">A new experience awaits those heading to Latvia, right in the heart of Riga. A rooftop terrace\u2014set to become the city&#8217;s highest public square\u2014is being built on top of the Galleria Riga shopping centre. The upcoming 3200-square meter terrace will offer breathtaking panoramic views of the Old Town. In addition, the rooftop will feature restaurants, caf\u00e9s, and a running track.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: left;\">The terrace will be located in a UNESCO World Heritage area, so the new structures on the roof will not be visible from street level. Construction, led by East Capital Real Estate, is scheduled to begin in spring 2026.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: left;\">The new terrace is designed for year-round use. In the summer, the focus will be on open lounging areas, while for rainy and colder days, covered pavilions are planned. An event space will be located in the centre of the square.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: left;\">In recent years, Galleria Riga has been undergoing other transformations as well. The shopping centre now hosts Riga\u2019s largest coworking hub, Workland, and the expansion of MyFitness will make it the city&#8217;s biggest fitness club. Several international and local brands have also joined the tenant roster.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"614\" src=\"https:\/\/balticguide.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Galleria-Riga-terase-3-1024x614.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-151440\" srcset=\"https:\/\/balticguide.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Galleria-Riga-terase-3-1024x614.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/balticguide.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Galleria-Riga-terase-3-650x390.jpeg 650w, https:\/\/balticguide.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Galleria-Riga-terase-3-768x461.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/balticguide.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Galleria-Riga-terase-3-85x51.jpeg 85w, https:\/\/balticguide.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Galleria-Riga-terase-3-18x11.jpeg 18w, https:\/\/balticguide.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Galleria-Riga-terase-3-120x72.jpeg 120w, https:\/\/balticguide.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Galleria-Riga-terase-3-150x90.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/balticguide.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Galleria-Riga-terase-3-210x126.jpeg 210w, https:\/\/balticguide.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Galleria-Riga-terase-3-250x150.jpeg 250w, https:\/\/balticguide.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Galleria-Riga-terase-3-450x270.jpeg 450w, https:\/\/balticguide.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Galleria-Riga-terase-3-1200x720.jpeg 1200w, https:\/\/balticguide.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Galleria-Riga-terase-3.jpeg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"614\" src=\"https:\/\/balticguide.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Galleria-Riga-terase-1-1024x614.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-151450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/balticguide.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Galleria-Riga-terase-1-1024x614.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/balticguide.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Galleria-Riga-terase-1-650x390.jpeg 650w, https:\/\/balticguide.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Galleria-Riga-terase-1-768x461.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/balticguide.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Galleria-Riga-terase-1-85x51.jpeg 85w, https:\/\/balticguide.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Galleria-Riga-terase-1-18x11.jpeg 18w, https:\/\/balticguide.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Galleria-Riga-terase-1-120x72.jpeg 120w, https:\/\/balticguide.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Galleria-Riga-terase-1-150x90.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/balticguide.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Galleria-Riga-terase-1-210x126.jpeg 210w, https:\/\/balticguide.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Galleria-Riga-terase-1-250x150.jpeg 250w, https:\/\/balticguide.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Galleria-Riga-terase-1-450x270.jpeg 450w, https:\/\/balticguide.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Galleria-Riga-terase-1-1200x720.jpeg 1200w, https:\/\/balticguide.ee\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Galleria-Riga-terase-1.jpeg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; A new experience awaits those heading to Latvia, right in the heart of Riga. 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