Riga International Airport 14 min
Riga Castle (21 min) Restored Neo-Classical Medieval castle with grand presidents' apartments & a history museum. The Freedom Monument (23 min) 42m statue dedicated to Latvians who lost their lives fighting for independence between 1918 & 1920. Latvian National Museum of Art (23 min) National museum of art housed in an imposing building with a Baroque & classicist-style facade. Museum of the Occupation of Latvia (22 min) Educational space focused on the history of the occupation, plus archives & temporary exhibits. Vērmane Garden (25 min) Opened in the 19th century, this 5-hectare park features gardens, a fountain, walking paths & more. Līvu Akvaparks (14 min) Indoor/outdoor aquatic center featuring a variety of waterslides & swimming pools, plus a spa. Riga Nativity of Christ Cathedral (24 min) Orthodox cathedral dating to the 19th century with golden domes & ornate interior architecture. Riga Cathedral (25 min) Medieval Lutheran church with Romanesque, early Gothic & Baroque architectural features. House of the Black Heads (25 min) Landmark, Gothic-style property rebuilt after WWII, home of the President, with tours & events. Three Brothers (23 min) Iconic trio of dwellings from the medieval era, also the site of the Latvian Museum of Architecture. Latvian National Opera (23 min) 19th-century, neo-classical theater & home to the national opera & ballet companies. Riga Central Market (23 min) Massive indoor/outdoor market with stalls selling fruits, veggies, cheese, meats & prepared dishes. Cat House (23 min) Built in 1909, this medieval-inspired building is known for its 2 cat sculptures on roof turrets. Jurmala Beach (8 min) Vast sandy beach stretching nearly 25km, popular for swimming, sunbathing, strolls & volleyball. St. Peter's Church (26 min) Imposing medieval church, dating from the 15th century, with a distinctive, 123m-high steeple. |