The seaport of Riga is considered one of the 3 largest Latvian ports on the Baltic Sea. The rest are Liepaja, as well as Ventspils. It is recognized as the largest passenger port in the state.
How the port appeared and developed
Due to its location, Riga was considered and is considered the center of trade at sea. At the end of the 15th century, when the time began for regular transportation across the sea, the port was moved from the Ridzene River to the Daugava. And then from the center was carried out the export of cloth, minerals, iron, as well as fish. In the XIX century, a pier was built in the west and east. Since the beginning of the 20th century, the export of wood began on a large scale through the port of Riga. This place was built in 1965. After 20 years, one of the largest terminals in the Soviet Union at that time was built on the island of Kudzinsala.
Today, the port in Riga has a length of 15 km along the borders of the Daugava River. The area itself has an area, including the water area, of 6348 ha.
What sights can be found
There is plenty of entertainment here. There are 3 reserves in the area, namely the small island of Milestibas, as well as Kremeri and Vecdaugava. About ten species of birds nest here, including those that are protected. There is a lighthouse on the east side of the jetty. The modern lighthouse has been located here since 1957. During the First and Second World Wars, the lighthouse building was damaged, after which reconstruction was carried out. And the first lighthouse was built on this territory in the XVI century.
Here you can also find Royal stones. The first one says that Emperor Alexander II was on a visit in 1856. The other shows the arrival of Tsar Nikolai Alexandrovich in the late summer of 1860. Travelers like to walk along the promenade and take pictures by the sea so that there are memories of a beautiful place.
Transportation of goods and passengers
This place is necessary for import, recognized as the point of transportation of goods. The cargo is fuel, mineral fertilizers, a variety of containers, chemicals. goods. The cargo turnover of the place was constantly increasing, the maximum was reached in 2014, after which the indicators began to decline. Every day a passenger-and-freight ferry goes between Stockholm and Riga (a company from Estonia is engaged in these transportation).
