Liepaja International Airport 1 hr 42
Riga Castle (18 min) Restored Neo-Classical Medieval castle with grand presidents' apartments & a history museum. Melngalvju nams (22 min) Pēc 2. pas. kara no jauna uzcelta ēka, kur bija prezidenta pagaidu rezidence; notiek ekskursijas un pasākumi. Riga Nativity of Christ Cathedral (21 min) Orthodox cathedral dating to the 19th century with golden domes & ornate interior architecture. Cat House (20 min) Built in 1909, this medieval-inspired building is known for its 2 cat sculptures on roof turrets. Latvian National Opera (20 min) 19th-century, neo-classical theater & home to the national opera & ballet companies. The Freedom Monument (20 min) 42m statue dedicated to Latvians who lost their lives fighting for independence between 1918 & 1920. Museum of the Occupation of Latvia (20 min) Educational space focused on the history of the occupation, plus archives & temporary exhibits. Three Brothers (20 min) Iconic trio of dwellings from the medieval era, also the site of the Latvian Museum of Architecture. |