A simple Ķīpsala guide: a quieter, across-the-river detour when you want a slower walk and a different perspective on the city.
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Quick take
Ķīpsala works best when you’re not trying to ‘optimize’. Add it on a day when your goal is just a calmer pace and a different angle on Riga.
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