Riga International Airport 11 min
The Swedish Gate (14 min) 17th-century gate in a remaining portion of the city's medieval fortification walls. Latvian National Museum of Art (15 min) National museum of art housed in an imposing building with a Baroque & classicist-style facade. Riga Central Market (9 min) Massive indoor/outdoor market with stalls selling fruits, veggies, cheese, meats & prepared dishes. The Freedom Monument (13 min) 42m statue dedicated to Latvians who lost their lives fighting for independence between 1918 & 1920. Powder Tower (14 min) Long-standing military history museum housed in a centuries-old fortification tower. Riga Nativity of Christ Cathedral (15 min) Orthodox cathedral dating to the 19th century with golden domes & ornate interior architecture. Museum of the Occupation of Latvia (14 min) Educational space focused on the history of the occupation, plus archives & temporary exhibits. Riga Castle (12 min) Restored Neo-Classical Medieval castle with grand presidents' apartments & a history museum. Vērmane Garden (14 min) Opened in the 19th century, this 5-hectare park features gardens, a fountain, walking paths & more. Three Brothers (14 min) Iconic trio of dwellings from the medieval era, also the site of the Latvian Museum of Architecture. Cat House (14 min) Built in 1909, this medieval-inspired building is known for its 2 cat sculptures on roof turrets. St. Peter's Church (12 min) Imposing medieval church, dating from the 15th century, with a distinctive, 123m-high steeple. Riga Cathedral (11 min) Medieval Lutheran church with Romanesque, early Gothic & Baroque architectural features. Latvian National Opera (12 min) 19th-century, neo-classical theater & home to the national opera & ballet companies. House of the Black Heads (11 min) Landmark, Gothic-style property rebuilt after WWII, home of the President, with tours & events. |