Riga International Airport 31 min
St. Peter's Church (24 min) Imposing medieval church, dating from the 15th century, with a distinctive, 123m-high steeple. Riga Nativity of Christ Cathedral (17 min) Orthodox cathedral dating to the 19th century with golden domes & ornate interior architecture. Riga Central Market (20 min) Massive indoor/outdoor market with stalls selling fruits, veggies, cheese, meats & prepared dishes. Riga Castle (19 min) Restored Neo-Classical Medieval castle with grand presidents' apartments & a history museum. Riga Motor Museum (12 min) Founded in 1989, this spacious museum houses a collection of antique automobiles, plus a cafe. Latvian National Museum of Art (17 min) National museum of art housed in an imposing building with a Baroque & classicist-style facade. The Freedom Monument (17 min) 42m statue dedicated to Latvians who lost their lives fighting for independence between 1918 & 1920. Riga National Zoological Garden (15 min) Opened in 1912, this 16-hectare zoo features over 450 species of animals & birds, plus cafes. Cat House (22 min) Built in 1909, this medieval-inspired building is known for its 2 cat sculptures on roof turrets. Vērmane Garden (19 min) Opened in the 19th century, this 5-hectare park features gardens, a fountain, walking paths & more. Three Brothers (21 min) Iconic trio of dwellings from the medieval era, also the site of the Latvian Museum of Architecture. The Ethnographic Open-Air Museum of Latvia (14 min) Outdoor museum in a forest with reconstructed houses & interiors from the 17th to 20th centuries. Museum of the Occupation of Latvia (18 min) Educational space focused on the history of the occupation, plus archives & temporary exhibits. House of the Black Heads (23 min) Landmark, Gothic-style property rebuilt after WWII, home of the President, with tours & events. Riga Cathedral (20 min) Medieval Lutheran church with Romanesque, early Gothic & Baroque architectural features. |