LatviaPublished: 30 August 2026 at 18:24

Old Riga celebrates Aristotle Days for the 60th time

On Sunday, August 30, the University of Latvia is holding Aristotle Days in Old Riga for the 60th time. The event traditionally gathers people in the university's historic quarter.

On Sunday, August 30, the University of Latvia (LU) is marking Aristotle Days in Old Riga, an event held this year for the sixtieth time.

Over the decades, the celebration has become one of the university's traditions, drawing both students and visitors to the city's historic center each year. The festivities take place in Old Riga, where the university's historic buildings are located.

This year's event falls on the last day of August, marking the end of summer and preparations for the new academic year.

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