Riga

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St. Peter\'s Church featuring a city and landscape views
St. Peter\'s Church featuring a city and landscape views
Old Town showing markets, street scenes and heritage architecture
Riga featuring heritage architecture, night scenes and snow
Riga showing a square or plaza, outdoor eating and dining out

Where to stay in Riga

Old Town showing heritage architecture and street scenes

Old Town Riga

4.5/5(158 area reviews)

Old Town Riga is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Three Brothers or Town Hall.

Old Town Riga
Latvian Art Museum which includes a statue or sculpture

Centrs

4.5/5(91 area reviews)

Centrs is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Cathedral of Christ's Nativity and Skonto Stadium while in the area.

Centrs
🏙️Riga Skyline - Riga - Latvia🇱🇻

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⛪Riga Cathedral (Latvian: Rīgas Doms). In 1211 the Livonian Bishop Albert of Riga ordered to build this cathedral near the River Daugava. It is considered the largest medieval🛡️ church⛪ in the Baltic States. It is commonly called the Dome Cathedral, a tautology as the word “Dome” comes from the German “Dom” meaning “cathedral”. It is known for its Rooster🐓 or weathercock.

⛪St. Peter’s Church (Latvian: Svētā Pētera Evaņģēliski luteriskā baznīca). The first mention of this church dates from 1209, it was built of masonry🧱 construction🏗️ and therefore undamaged by a city fire🔥 in Riga that year. The construction and the history of the church can be divided into 3️⃣ distinct building styles. Two of them associated with Gothic and Romanesque styles and the third with the early Baroque style. It is also known for its Rooster🐓 or weathercock.

⛪Spire of St. Saviour's Anglican Church (Latvian:Anglikāņu Sv. Pestītāja baznīca). It is Anglican church⛪, located in the north of the old town centre. The foundation stone was laid in 1857 and the church⛪ was dedicated on 26 July 1859. During the Soviet occupation the church had not use, and in 1973 it became the home of Riga Polytechnic Institute student club👨‍👨‍👧‍👧. In 1991, after latvian independence, and English-speaking congregation🛐 was again formed.

🏛️Riga City Council Tower (Latvian: Rīgas Dome). The original building was destroyed💥 during the Second World War⚔️, the current building is a true copy of the original built in 17th century neo-classical style.

❓Did you know born that that the modern denim jean that is worn by people all over the world was first invented by a Latvian-Jewish tailor and American immigrant – Jacob. W. Davis

Maskavas Forstate

Historic sites, bars, and shopping highlight some of the noteworthy features of Maskavas Forstate. Make a stop by Latvian Academy of Sciences or Riga Central Market while you're exploring the neighborhood.

Maskavas Forstate
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Avoti

Visitors to Avoti appreciate its historic sites. A visit to Galleria Riga Shopping Center and Origo Shopping Centre might round out your trip if you're looking to see more of the area.

Avoti
Water tower "Gray Alice", Riga

Agenskalns

4/5(12 area reviews)

Unique features of Agenskalns include the river views and historic sites. Make a stop by Golden Bowling Center or Latvian Railway History Museum while you're exploring the area.

Agenskalns
Low prospective of the railway bridge in Riga, capitol of Latvia. Shooted during the sunrise, the river was frozen and colours of the sky are reflecting on the snow

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Zemgale Suburb

4/5(13 area reviews)

Unique features of Zemgale Suburb include the historic sites and river views. Make a stop by National Library of Latvia or Golden Bowling Center while you're exploring the area.

Zemgale Suburb
Wellton Riverside SPA Hotel

Wellton Riverside SPA Hotel

5 out of 5
11. Novembra Krastmala, 33 Riga
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Wellton Riverside SPA Hotel
Wellton Riga Hotel & SPA

Wellton Riga Hotel & SPA

4 out of 5
Valnu street 49 Riga
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Wellton Riga Hotel & SPA
Radisson Blu Latvija Conference & Spa Hotel, Riga

Radisson Blu Latvija Conference & Spa Hotel, Riga

4.5 out of 5
55 Elizabetes Street Riga
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Radisson Blu Latvija Conference & Spa Hotel, Riga
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RIGAAPARTMENT ELIZABETES 22 Aparthotel

RIGAAPARTMENT ELIZABETES 22 Aparthotel

3 out of 5
22 Elizabetes iela Riga
Stay at this aparthotel in Riga. Enjoy free WiFi, cable TV channels, and an in-room espresso maker. Popular attractions Berg's Bazaar and Vermanes Garden are ...
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aparthotel Amella

aparthotel Amella

4.5 out of 5
Emilijas Benjaminas Iela 8 Riga
Book a stay at this luxury aparthotel in Riga. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Popular attractions Latvian Academy of Sciences ...
aparthotel Amella
Aparthotel Aurum

Aparthotel Aurum

3.5 out of 5
113 Dzirnavu iela Rīga
Stay at this aparthotel in Riga. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Berg's Bazaar and Palladium are located ...
Aparthotel Aurum
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Reviews of Riga

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4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Old town is an interesting place to see museums, churches, shops, cobble streets etc.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Cheap city to visit. It still retains some of its old medievil charm as well as some soviet feel. The food market near the city is HUGE. I want to come back and stay a few months when i retire.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Go to Uncle Vanyas for dinner.Everything was within walking distance.Christmas Market as well as the general market,were great to visit.So much to see and a week is not enough.We loved Latvia.Europes best kept secret!

5/5 - Excellent

Luann

Fabulous old town; definitely a gem of Europe.

5/5 - Excellent

Jeff

Friendly, but during weekends there are a lot of people from Russia. All were friendly.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

This is my second trip to Riga this year and I love Latvia & her people. The city is lovely, great food, lovely parks, opera, museums and spas.

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