Riga International Airport 15 min
Riga Castle (4 min) Restored Neo-Classical Medieval castle with grand presidents' apartments & a history museum. Latvian National Opera (6 min) 19th-century, neo-classical theater & home to the national opera & ballet companies. Vērmane Garden (8 min) Opened in the 19th century, this 5-hectare park features gardens, a fountain, walking paths & more. The Freedom Monument (6 min) 42m statue dedicated to Latvians who lost their lives fighting for independence between 1918 & 1920. St. Peter's Church (7 min) Imposing medieval church, dating from the 15th century, with a distinctive, 123m-high steeple. The Swedish Gate (5 min) 17th-century gate in a remaining portion of the city's medieval fortification walls. Cat House (6 min) Built in 1909, this medieval-inspired building is known for its 2 cat sculptures on roof turrets. Powder Tower (5 min) Long-standing military history museum housed in a centuries-old fortification tower. Three Brothers (6 min) Iconic trio of dwellings from the medieval era, also the site of the Latvian Museum of Architecture. Riga Cathedral (7 min) Medieval Lutheran church with Romanesque, early Gothic & Baroque architectural features. Latvian National Museum of Art (6 min) National museum of art housed in an imposing building with a Baroque & classicist-style facade. Riga Central Market (6 min) Massive indoor/outdoor market with stalls selling fruits, veggies, cheese, meats & prepared dishes. House of the Black Heads (6 min) Landmark, Gothic-style property rebuilt after WWII, home of the President, with tours & events. Museum of the Occupation of Latvia (5 min) Educational space focused on the history of the occupation, plus archives & temporary exhibits. Riga Nativity of Christ Cathedral (7 min) Orthodox cathedral dating to the 19th century with golden domes & ornate interior architecture. |