Experts' Choice Award
Museum of the Occupation of Latvia
5 expert reviews
“Inhabiting an interesting example of Soviet-era architecture on the main square, this museum carefully details Latvia’s Soviet and Nazi occupations between 1940 and 1991.”
– Lonely Planet
Fodor's
"The Latvian Occupation Museum details the devastation of Latvia at the hands of the Nazis and Soviets during World War II, as well as the Latvians' struggle for independence in September 1991."
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Lonely Planet
"Calm and factual, this compact multimedia exhibition relates the story of how Latvia endured the Soviet and Nazi occupation between 1940 and 1991 – in English as well as in Latvian."
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Michelin Guide
2 Stars
"This museum deals with the periods of foreign domination experienced by Latvia's capital, largely to the city's detriment."
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Afar Magazine
"It's dark and a bit dreary, but appropriate, since it recounts the history of occupation in Latvia starting with the Soviets, then the Nazis and then back to the Russians."
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