Riga International Airport 20 min
Vērmane Garden (4 min) Opened in the 19th century, this 5-hectare park features gardens, a fountain, walking paths & more. Riga Castle (13 min) Restored Neo-Classical Medieval castle with grand presidents' apartments & a history museum. Cat House (11 min) Built in 1909, this medieval-inspired building is known for its 2 cat sculptures on roof turrets. Powder Tower (11 min) Long-standing military history museum housed in a centuries-old fortification tower. St. Peter's Church (10 min) Imposing medieval church, dating from the 15th century, with a distinctive, 123m-high steeple. Museum of the Occupation of Latvia (8 min) Educational space focused on the history of the occupation, plus archives & temporary exhibits. Latvian National Opera (7 min) 19th-century, neo-classical theater & home to the national opera & ballet companies. Riga Cathedral (14 min) Medieval Lutheran church with Romanesque, early Gothic & Baroque architectural features. Art Nouveau building (9 min) Art nouveau, architecture, art, and art deco The Freedom Monument (6 min) 42m statue dedicated to Latvians who lost their lives fighting for independence between 1918 & 1920. Three Brothers (14 min) Iconic trio of dwellings from the medieval era, also the site of the Latvian Museum of Architecture. House of the Black Heads (11 min) Landmark, Gothic-style property rebuilt after WWII, home of the President, with tours & events. Latvian National Museum of Art (6 min) National museum of art housed in an imposing building with a Baroque & classicist-style facade. Riga Nativity of Christ Cathedral (5 min) Orthodox cathedral dating to the 19th century with golden domes & ornate interior architecture. Riga Central Market (8 min) Massive indoor/outdoor market with stalls selling fruits, veggies, cheese, meats & prepared dishes. |