Riga International Airport 9 min
House of the Black Heads (12 min) Landmark, Gothic-style property rebuilt after WWII, home of the President, with tours & events. Vērmane Garden (12 min) Opened in the 19th century, this 5-hectare park features gardens, a fountain, walking paths & more. Riga Cathedral (12 min) Medieval Lutheran church with Romanesque, early Gothic & Baroque architectural features. Riga Castle (8 min) Restored Neo-Classical Medieval castle with grand presidents' apartments & a history museum. Three Brothers (10 min) Iconic trio of dwellings from the medieval era, also the site of the Latvian Museum of Architecture. Cat House (10 min) Built in 1909, this medieval-inspired building is known for its 2 cat sculptures on roof turrets. Latvian National Opera (10 min) 19th-century, neo-classical theater & home to the national opera & ballet companies. The Swedish Gate (9 min) 17th-century gate in a remaining portion of the city's medieval fortification walls. St. Peter's Church (13 min) Imposing medieval church, dating from the 15th century, with a distinctive, 123m-high steeple. Riga Nativity of Christ Cathedral (11 min) Orthodox cathedral dating to the 19th century with golden domes & ornate interior architecture. Art Nouveau building (12 min) Art nouveau, architecture, art, and art deco Museum of the Occupation of Latvia (9 min) Educational space focused on the history of the occupation, plus archives & temporary exhibits. The Freedom Monument (10 min) 42m statue dedicated to Latvians who lost their lives fighting for independence between 1918 & 1920. Riga Central Market (13 min) Massive indoor/outdoor market with stalls selling fruits, veggies, cheese, meats & prepared dishes. Latvian National Museum of Art (10 min) National museum of art housed in an imposing building with a Baroque & classicist-style facade. |