Riga International Airport 25 min
Latvian National Museum of Art (21 min) National museum of art housed in an imposing building with a Baroque & classicist-style facade. Riga Cathedral (16 min) Medieval Lutheran church with Romanesque, early Gothic & Baroque architectural features. Riga Radio and TV Tower (17 min) 368-m. broadcasting tower with a tripod design, 2 high-speed elevators & an observation deck. Riga Castle (17 min) Restored Neo-Classical Medieval castle with grand presidents' apartments & a history museum. Riga Motor Museum (19 min) Founded in 1989, this spacious museum houses a collection of antique automobiles, plus a cafe. The Freedom Monument (18 min) 42m statue dedicated to Latvians who lost their lives fighting for independence between 1918 & 1920. Museum of the Occupation of Latvia (21 min) Educational space focused on the history of the occupation, plus archives & temporary exhibits. St. Peter's Church (17 min) Imposing medieval church, dating from the 15th century, with a distinctive, 123m-high steeple. Latvian National Opera (17 min) 19th-century, neo-classical theater & home to the national opera & ballet companies. The Ethnographic Open-Air Museum of Latvia (21 min) Outdoor museum in a forest with reconstructed houses & interiors from the 17th to 20th centuries. Cat House (20 min) Built in 1909, this medieval-inspired building is known for its 2 cat sculptures on roof turrets. Riga Central Market (14 min) Massive indoor/outdoor market with stalls selling fruits, veggies, cheese, meats & prepared dishes. Three Brothers (20 min) Iconic trio of dwellings from the medieval era, also the site of the Latvian Museum of Architecture. House of the Black Heads (16 min) Landmark, Gothic-style property rebuilt after WWII, home of the President, with tours & events. Vērmane Garden (20 min) Opened in the 19th century, this 5-hectare park features gardens, a fountain, walking paths & more. |