Arrived at our 3rd stop – Riga in Latvia
Newly built library in 2014- National library of Latvia ?? The main function of the NLL is the collection of national literature, its eternal storage and long-term access.
The collection of the NLL (4,5 million units) embraces all branches of science, its basic profile being Social Sciences and the Humanities. Library readers are offered special collections – rare books, manuscripts, Letonica, the Baltic Central Library, maps, scores, sound recordings, graphic documents, small prints, periodicals. At present, most activities and events of the library are based on supporting higher education, research and life-long learning.
The NLL is a centre of theoretical research and practical analyses of the activities of Latvian libraries. The Library carries out the functions of the centre of Latvia Interlibrary Loan, ensures the library and information service to the Parliament of the Republic of Latvia, implements the standardisation of the branch. Since the very beginning its main focus has been the national bibliography. ( website ) #Latvia#Riga#regentsevenseasexplorer#Regent25#h2hssexplorer2017
Riga, Latvia’s capital, is set on the Baltic Sea at the mouth of the River Daugava. It’s considered a cultural center and is home to many museums and concert halls. The city is also known for its wooden buildings, art nouveau architecture and medieval Old Town. The pedestrian-only Old Town has many shops and restaurants and is home to busy Livu Square, with bars and nightclubs. ( travel guide ) #Riga #Latvia#regentsevenseasexplorer #Regent25#h2hssexplorer2017
There are over 800 art nouveau buildings in Riga. Riga is a UNESCO World Heritage Site #Riga #Latvia#regentsevenseasexplorer #Regent25#h2hssexplorer2017#unescoworldheritagesite
