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11th November Embankment
11th November Embankment stretches along the Daugava River. It is one of the city’s main avenues; however, traffic is suspended here during big f..»
Albert Square
Albert Square is one of the oldest inhabited areas of Riga, where the Riga River formed a natural port. A Liiv village was located here, accordin..»
Alberta Street
Alberta Street is regarded as Riga’s Art Nouveau gem, since it is full of splendid historical Art Nouveau-style buildings from one end to the oth..»
Bastion Hill
Bastion Hill is one of the most romantic places in central Riga, as it features narrow paths, alleys of trees, stone garden, water cascade... The..»
Cat House
Wrought-copper cats stand on the corner turrets of a building facing the Great Guild on Līvu Square, their backs arched and tails poised as if re..»
Cesis
On the banks of the Gauja River in NE Latvia, Cesis is the second largest town in Vidzeme Province and since July 1, 2009, is the Cesis Region ce..»
Clock Tower
For more than 40 years, the Clock Tower (the former water tower) at the Riga Central Railway Station has told correct time and the history of the..»
Creative quarter “Tobacco factory” and Miera iela
The street Miera iela and creative quarter “Tobacco factory” is a unique place in Riga, where atmosphere of culture and creativity has grown out ..»
Culture centre Ziemeļblāzma
In a half an hour driving distance from the centre of Riga, in the northern part of the city in Vecmīlgrāvis, stands architectural monument of na..»
Dome Square
Dome Square is one of the largest squares in Old Town Riga. It is deemed to be the heart of the city as all activities meet here, flowing in from..»
Dzintari Watchtower
At 33.5 meters is the main observation platform, but on the way up or down, there are 12 smaller platforms in various directions to pause and loo..»
Engure port
Fishing boats from the Baltic Sea and Gulf of Riga enter and depart from the Port of Engure. A dock for yachts is right next door, operating from..»
Former manufacturer Provodnik
Provodnik, a rubber and later electric train equipment manufacturer, was founded in Sarkandaugava in 1888. Now the premises are used for arts eve..»
Gunpowder Tower
One of medieval Riga's fortification wall towers, originally called Sand Tower. Built in 1330.
Herder Square
Herder Square, originally called Small Scales Square, first appeared in the city's layout in 1650.
Jacob's Square
This square was created in the 17th century; at end-18th century, it was a recreation area. At the edge of the square was a wooden edifice, used ..»
Jacob's Barracks
The collection of red-roofed buildings along Torņa Street on one side of Old Town Riga is known as Jacob’s Barracks and is home to a number of ba..»
Jelgava, Victory Park
Jurmala
Jurmala is the city by the Gulf of Riga stretching along 33 km of coastline with modern relaxation and resort facilities. It has become the large..»
Konventhof
One of the oldest city quarters in the Old Town of Riga, the heart of the 800-year-old Hanseatic city, is often described as a city within a city..»
Laima Clock
The Laima Clock has been standing on the square right next to the Freedom Monument for more than a hundred years. It is probably THE most popular..»
Laipu Street
Narrow and winding Laipu Street was set up in the 13th century as St. Francis Monastery was established there. In the beginning, the street stret..»
Latvian Academy of Sciences observation deck
Latvian Academy of Sciences observation deck offers Riga guests and local residents to have a breath-taking view of Riga's Old Town and the Dauga..»
Liepaja
Liepaja is Latvia's third largest city, with a population of about 90,000. It is a port city on the Baltic Sea in south-western Latvia.
Līvu Square
It's hard to believe that the Square once was the site of the Riga River, which was a shipping route for transporting Latvian grain up to the 16t..»
Mersrags
Mērsrags is a former fishing village on the coast of the Gulf of Riga. Today, fish processing still remains the key industry of the township. In ..»
Minhauzena Unda
To take a cannon ball ride to the moon? To kill ten ducks with one shot? These are the adventures of Baron Münchausen to whom the hotel "Minhauze..»
Pils Square
Pils or Castle Square opened in front of Riga Castle in 1783. Later, a number of buildings went up housing state and cultural institution, creati..»
Pusēnu Dune
Pusēnu Dune is the highest coastal dune in Latvia. The dune was created by drifting sand, there is an entire village is buried under the dune. To..»
Riga
Riga, the Latvian capital, is the key industrial, commercial, financial and cultural centre of the Baltics, and an important port city.
Riga Central Market
Riga Central Market offers hemp seed butter, pork snouts, belash, the Latvian drink kvass, and other interesting food. This is a place where you ..»
Riga Central Railway Station
Riga Central Railway Station is located in the very centre of Riga, just a ten minute walk from the Old Town, with convenient public transport co..»
Riga City Council
The Riga City Council is the government of Riga City (since 1992). It consists of 60 councilmen/women who are voted in at municipal elections eve..»
Riga International Airport
Riga International Airport is the largest international aviation enterprise in the Baltics and the region's key air traffic hub that provides reg..»
Riga International Coach Terminal
Riga International Coach Terminal is located in the city's historic and economic centre next to the Riga Central Railway Station's embankment. Th..»
Riga Passenger terminal
The Riga Passenger terminal is located almost in the city centre – in a 20-minutes walking distance from the National Opera and the Freedom Monum..»
Riga: restaurants, cafes and bars
Salacgrīva
Salacgrīva village developed along with coastal trade in the Gulf of Riga. A stone jetty was built and the river bed was deepened at its mouth, a..»
Saules pulkstenis (Sundial) in the Station Square
The Sundial Origo Universi is an interactive art installation in the Station Square, which not only indicates the time according to the angle of ..»
Sigulda
Sigulda is a town in the Latvian western province of Vidzeme and the centre of the Sigulda region. The town is often called Vidzeme's Switzerland..»
Spilve Airport
Only in a half an hour driving distance from the Old Town of Riga, on the way to Bolderāja, Spilve Airport and meadows are located in Pārdaugava...»
Strēlnieku Square
Today, Strēlnieku (Latvian Riflemen) Square features the Museum of Occupation of Latvia and a monument. The ensemble was designed and set up in l..»
Swedish Gate
The so-called Swedish Gate is only gate that remains standing today of eight total in Riga's fortification wall.
Television Tower
For more than 20 years, the Radio and television Tower on Zaķusala Island has been an integral part of Riga panorama. Its height is 368 metres, w..»
The Lamp of happiness
According to a legend, the light of the Lamp of happiness brings happiness. To see the light of happiness go to Gleznotāju Street that is located..»
Town Hall Square
Historic Town Hall Square, or Rātslaukums, was destroyed during WWII, but its buildings were reconstructed in the latter part of the 20th century..»
VEF Creative Quarter
VEF Creative Quarter is located outside the Riga centre in territory of former factory. Various contemporary art exhibitions, concerts, poetry re..»