Riga Central Station
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Riga Central Station (Latvian: Rīgas centrālā dzelzceļa stacija) is the name of the main railway station and the surrounding district in Riga city center. It is known as the main point of Riga due to its location near Central Station, and most forms of public transport stop in this area. Central Station is bigger than just the square in front of the station; it includes shops, public transport stops and various buildings.
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[edit] Shops
There are two supermarkets, Stockmann and Origo.
[edit] Cinema
The largest cinema, Forum cinemas, is located near the Central Station.
[edit] Eating
Opposite the Central Station there is a McDonald's restaurant.
[edit] Public transport
There are many stops at this location. The main stop is the train station, Riga Central Station, which operates all passenger trains within Latvia. Most public transport stops are situated in the nearby street which is called Merķela Street. Buses and trolleybuses stop here.
[edit] Train Destanations
Domestic trains Riga-Krustpils Riga-Daugavpils Riga-Rezekne Riga-Zilupe Riga-Valmiera Riga-Valga Riga-Sigulda Riga-Cesis Riga-Ventspils Riga-Liepaja Riga-Renge Riga-Sloka Riga-Tukums Riga-Lielvarde Riga-Aizkraukle Riga-Ogre Riga-Skulte Riga-Saulkrasti Riga-Jelgava International trains Riga-Valga Riga-Moscow Riga-St.Petersburg
Coordinates: 56°56′50″N 24°07′20″E / 56.947222°N 24.122222°E
