Riga International Airport 28 min
The Freedom Monument (28 min) 42m statue dedicated to Latvians who lost their lives fighting for independence between 1918 & 1920. Riga Radio and TV Tower (24 min) 368-m. broadcasting tower with a tripod design, 2 high-speed elevators & an observation deck. Riga Motor Museum (34 min) Founded in 1989, this spacious museum houses a collection of antique automobiles, plus a cafe. Three Brothers (29 min) Iconic trio of dwellings from the medieval era, also the site of the Latvian Museum of Architecture. Vērmane Garden (30 min) Opened in the 19th century, this 5-hectare park features gardens, a fountain, walking paths & more. Museum of the Occupation of Latvia (30 min) Educational space focused on the history of the occupation, plus archives & temporary exhibits. Riga Central Market (25 min) Massive indoor/outdoor market with stalls selling fruits, veggies, cheese, meats & prepared dishes. Riga Castle (27 min) Restored Neo-Classical Medieval castle with grand presidents' apartments & a history museum. Riga Cathedral (26 min) Medieval Lutheran church with Romanesque, early Gothic & Baroque architectural features. Riga Nativity of Christ Cathedral (31 min) Orthodox cathedral dating to the 19th century with golden domes & ornate interior architecture. Cat House (30 min) Built in 1909, this medieval-inspired building is known for its 2 cat sculptures on roof turrets. Latvian National Museum of Art (30 min) National museum of art housed in an imposing building with a Baroque & classicist-style facade. St. Peter's Church (27 min) Imposing medieval church, dating from the 15th century, with a distinctive, 123m-high steeple. Latvian National Opera (28 min) 19th-century, neo-classical theater & home to the national opera & ballet companies. House of the Black Heads (26 min) Landmark, Gothic-style property rebuilt after WWII, home of the President, with tours & events. |