Riga International Airport 13 min
Riga Nativity of Christ Cathedral (23 min) Orthodox cathedral dating to the 19th century with golden domes & ornate interior architecture. The Freedom Monument (22 min) 42m statue dedicated to Latvians who lost their lives fighting for independence between 1918 & 1920. Riga Castle (20 min) Restored Neo-Classical Medieval castle with grand presidents' apartments & a history museum. Cat House (22 min) Built in 1909, this medieval-inspired building is known for its 2 cat sculptures on roof turrets. Jurmala Beach (19 min) Vast sandy beach stretching nearly 25km, popular for swimming, sunbathing, strolls & volleyball. Līvu Akvaparks (12 min) Indoor/outdoor aquatic center featuring a variety of waterslides & swimming pools, plus a spa. Museum of the Occupation of Latvia (22 min) Educational space focused on the history of the occupation, plus archives & temporary exhibits. Three Brothers (22 min) Iconic trio of dwellings from the medieval era, also the site of the Latvian Museum of Architecture. Riga Central Market (22 min) Massive indoor/outdoor market with stalls selling fruits, veggies, cheese, meats & prepared dishes. Riga Cathedral (24 min) Medieval Lutheran church with Romanesque, early Gothic & Baroque architectural features. Latvian National Opera (22 min) 19th-century, neo-classical theater & home to the national opera & ballet companies. Vērmane Garden (24 min) Opened in the 19th century, this 5-hectare park features gardens, a fountain, walking paths & more. House of the Black Heads (24 min) Landmark, Gothic-style property rebuilt after WWII, home of the President, with tours & events. St. Peter's Church (25 min) Imposing medieval church, dating from the 15th century, with a distinctive, 123m-high steeple. Latvian National Museum of Art (22 min) National museum of art housed in an imposing building with a Baroque & classicist-style facade. |