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BA School of Business and Finance

College

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BA School of Business and Finance is a business school in Latvia that has been part of the University of Latvia since September 1, 2025. Founded in 1992 as the Banking College of Latvia under the Bank of Latvia, it received university accreditation in 1997. BA School of Business and Finance is situated 240 metres southeast of Žirafe.

Xiaomi Arena

Stadium

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Xiaomi Arena, formerly known as Arena Riga is an indoor arena in Riga, Latvia. It is primarily used for ice hockey, basketball and concerts. Arena holds a maximum of 14,500 and was opened on 15 February 2006. Xiaomi Arena is situated 1¼ km southwest of Žirafe.

Great Cemetery

Park

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The Great Cemetery was formerly the principal cemetery of Riga in Latvia, established in 1773. It was the main burial ground of the Baltic Germans in Latvia. Great Cemetery is situated 1 km southeast of Žirafe.

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Skanste

Suburb

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Skanste is a neighbourhood located in the center of Riga, the capital of Latvia. Geographically, the neighborhood is situated in the northern part of the railway ring on the right bank of the Daugava, bordering the Sarkandaugava, Brasa, Centrs, and Pētersala-Andrejsala neighborhoods.

Centrs

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Centrs is a district in Riga, right northeast of the old town. In addition to the official Centrs district, this article also includes the northwesternmost third of Maskavas Forstate, west of Lacplesa iela.

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