For travellers, the best thing about Latvia is that it is so compact. Its 500 km of sandy beaches are easily reached from historical towns, where medieval hanseatic foundations support baroque and art nouveau buildings, that become venues for cultural festivals during the summer. Families of storks happily give their seal of approval to the unspoilt nature, fresh air and clean water around them. In addition to Riga, its spectacular gateway, there are 6 other UNESCO world heritage listed sites. A

Riga Black Magic Bar is located in the Old Town, in the same building in the Kalkju street where once there was a pharmacy owned by Abraham Kunze, the creator of Riga Balsam. Opening the door, the guests find themselves in Riga of the 17-18 centuries. Tender light, heavy carved furniture, volumes of the 18th century, copper utensils… In one of the walls there is a safe keeping small bottles with 24 types of herbs that are part of the Black Balsam. In the next room you can try one of the 15

The National Hotel combines the best of the centuries-old traditions of Russian hospitality and entrepreneurship. The hotel's 100-year history is closely intertwined with the tumultuous events of the twentieth century. This unique Moscow hotel offers 202 luxuriously appointed guest rooms and suites. Each hotel room features genuine exclusive furniture inspired by the hotel’s nineteenth-century décor, spacious bathing and dressing areas. Many of the hotel’s guest rooms boast exceptional

State complex The National Congress Palace is located on the picturesque coast of the Gulf of Finland, in the green space of St.-Petersburg. It combines the functions of the state residence, historical and cultural reserve and the business centre. Konstantin Palace is the main structure of the complex. The Palace with its halls is opened for carrying out various actions: scientific and political forums, corporate meetings, exhibitions and presentations and provides totally more than 50 halls from