Riga International Airport 29 min
Three Brothers (20 min) Iconic trio of dwellings from the medieval era, also the site of the Latvian Museum of Architecture. Riga Castle (17 min) Restored Neo-Classical Medieval castle with grand presidents' apartments & a history museum. Riga National Zoological Garden (11 min) Opened in 1912, this 16-hectare zoo features over 450 species of animals & birds, plus cafes. Latvian National Museum of Art (14 min) National museum of art housed in an imposing building with a Baroque & classicist-style facade. Vērmane Garden (16 min) Opened in the 19th century, this 5-hectare park features gardens, a fountain, walking paths & more. Riga Central Market (18 min) Massive indoor/outdoor market with stalls selling fruits, veggies, cheese, meats & prepared dishes. St. Peter's Church (20 min) Imposing medieval church, dating from the 15th century, with a distinctive, 123m-high steeple. Riga Motor Museum (10 min) Founded in 1989, this spacious museum houses a collection of antique automobiles, plus a cafe. Cat House (19 min) Built in 1909, this medieval-inspired building is known for its 2 cat sculptures on roof turrets. Riga Cathedral (20 min) Medieval Lutheran church with Romanesque, early Gothic & Baroque architectural features. The Freedom Monument (14 min) 42m statue dedicated to Latvians who lost their lives fighting for independence between 1918 & 1920. The Ethnographic Open-Air Museum of Latvia (12 min) Outdoor museum in a forest with reconstructed houses & interiors from the 17th to 20th centuries. Latvian National Opera (17 min) 19th-century, neo-classical theater & home to the national opera & ballet companies. Museum of the Occupation of Latvia (16 min) Educational space focused on the history of the occupation, plus archives & temporary exhibits. House of the Black Heads (19 min) Landmark, Gothic-style property rebuilt after WWII, home of the President, with tours & events. |