Riga International Airport 18 min
St. Peter's Church (30 min) Imposing medieval church, dating from the 15th century, with a distinctive, 123m-high steeple. Jurmala Beach (8 min) Vast sandy beach stretching nearly 25km, popular for swimming, sunbathing, strolls & volleyball. Riga Central Market (27 min) Massive indoor/outdoor market with stalls selling fruits, veggies, cheese, meats & prepared dishes. Latvian National Opera (27 min) 19th-century, neo-classical theater & home to the national opera & ballet companies. House of the Black Heads (29 min) Landmark, Gothic-style property rebuilt after WWII, home of the President, with tours & events. Latvian National Museum of Art (26 min) National museum of art housed in an imposing building with a Baroque & classicist-style facade. Riga Castle (25 min) Restored Neo-Classical Medieval castle with grand presidents' apartments & a history museum. Three Brothers (27 min) Iconic trio of dwellings from the medieval era, also the site of the Latvian Museum of Architecture. Cat House (27 min) Built in 1909, this medieval-inspired building is known for its 2 cat sculptures on roof turrets. Riga Cathedral (29 min) Medieval Lutheran church with Romanesque, early Gothic & Baroque architectural features. Museum of the Occupation of Latvia (26 min) Educational space focused on the history of the occupation, plus archives & temporary exhibits. Riga Nativity of Christ Cathedral (28 min) Orthodox cathedral dating to the 19th century with golden domes & ornate interior architecture. The Freedom Monument (27 min) 42m statue dedicated to Latvians who lost their lives fighting for independence between 1918 & 1920. Līvu Akvaparks (7 min) Indoor/outdoor aquatic center featuring a variety of waterslides & swimming pools, plus a spa. Vērmane Garden (28 min) Opened in the 19th century, this 5-hectare park features gardens, a fountain, walking paths & more. |