Riga International Airport 30 min
Riga Cathedral (21 min) Medieval Lutheran church with Romanesque, early Gothic & Baroque architectural features. Riga Motor Museum (11 min) Founded in 1989, this spacious museum houses a collection of antique automobiles, plus a cafe. The Freedom Monument (19 min) 42m statue dedicated to Latvians who lost their lives fighting for independence between 1918 & 1920. Latvian National Opera (20 min) 19th-century, neo-classical theater & home to the national opera & ballet companies. Latvian National Museum of Art (19 min) National museum of art housed in an imposing building with a Baroque & classicist-style facade. Vērmane Garden (20 min) Opened in the 19th century, this 5-hectare park features gardens, a fountain, walking paths & more. Cat House (23 min) Built in 1909, this medieval-inspired building is known for its 2 cat sculptures on roof turrets. St. Peter's Church (21 min) Imposing medieval church, dating from the 15th century, with a distinctive, 123m-high steeple. Three Brothers (24 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 (10 min) Outdoor museum in a forest with reconstructed houses & interiors from the 17th to 20th centuries. Museum of the Occupation of Latvia (20 min) Educational space focused on the history of the occupation, plus archives & temporary exhibits. House of the Black Heads (20 min) Landmark, Gothic-style property rebuilt after WWII, home of the President, with tours & events. Riga National Zoological Garden (13 min) Opened in 1912, this 16-hectare zoo features over 450 species of animals & birds, plus cafes. Riga Central Market (19 min) Massive indoor/outdoor market with stalls selling fruits, veggies, cheese, meats & prepared dishes. Riga Castle (22 min) Restored Neo-Classical Medieval castle with grand presidents' apartments & a history museum. |