Medicine market in Dom square

In Latvia, the shortest night of the year is especially celebrated - during the Ligo festival, houses are decorated with wreaths of leaves, beer and special St. John's cheese are brought to the table, and St. John's songs are sung all night by the bonfires, dances are cut and the sunrise is awaited. In order to prepare for this magnificent holiday, before it, the Medicinal Market takes place in Dom square - grandiose bouquets and flower garlands delight the eyes, the smell of dried meat and smoked fish, hostesses from all regions of Latvia offer the most delicious cheeses. Fun swinging and mighty trading all day long!

In the very heart of Old Riga, in Dom square, you will be able to get the most authentic feeling of the Ligo festival all day long. Farmers and artisans from all over Latvia will offer their products on long tables and in merchant booths. Light linen clothes and aprons, hats and blouses trimmed with crocheted lace, amber ornaments and wooden spoons - everything you need for the Ligo festival!