Riga International Airport 18 min
Riga Nativity of Christ Cathedral (7 min) Orthodox cathedral dating to the 19th century with golden domes & ornate interior architecture. House of the Black Heads (10 min) Landmark, Gothic-style property rebuilt after WWII, home of the President, with tours & events. Riga Central Market (7 min) Massive indoor/outdoor market with stalls selling fruits, veggies, cheese, meats & prepared dishes. Vērmane Garden (7 min) Opened in the 19th century, this 5-hectare park features gardens, a fountain, walking paths & more. Art Nouveau building (9 min) Art nouveau, architecture, art, and art deco Riga Castle (15 min) Restored Neo-Classical Medieval castle with grand presidents' apartments & a history museum. Latvian National Museum of Art (11 min) National museum of art housed in an imposing building with a Baroque & classicist-style facade. St. Peter's Church (11 min) Imposing medieval church, dating from the 15th century, with a distinctive, 123m-high steeple. Riga Jugendstila Centrs (10 min) Visitors can tour this historic apartment with art nouveau architecture, art & furnishings. Three Brothers (18 min) Iconic trio of dwellings from the medieval era, also the site of the Latvian Museum of Architecture. Cat House (9 min) Built in 1909, this medieval-inspired building is known for its 2 cat sculptures on roof turrets. Latvian National Opera (9 min) 19th-century, neo-classical theater & home to the national opera & ballet companies. The Freedom Monument (7 min) 42m statue dedicated to Latvians who lost their lives fighting for independence between 1918 & 1920. Museum of the Occupation of Latvia (12 min) Educational space focused on the history of the occupation, plus archives & temporary exhibits. Riga Cathedral (20 min) Medieval Lutheran church with Romanesque, early Gothic & Baroque architectural features. |