Location: Riga
Top Things to do in Riga
10 Historic Sites in Riga That You Shouldn't Miss
The Latvian capital, the largest city in the Baltics, is a fascinating mixture of proud Latvian tradition and influences of the various countries that have occupied it. Independent once again since 1991, Riga's Art Nouveau center has won it UNESCO World Heritage Site designation. Opened up to mass tourism with the advent of budget air travel, Riga's Old City and its abundance of bars and restaurants can be explored on foot. The New Town is easily reached by an efficient and modern bus and tram network.
Restaurants in Riga
1. VEF
2. Ganibu dambis 36
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
3. Aleksandra Varti
4. House of the Black Heads
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4.5 based on 1,780 reviews
Closed for Covid-19 at the moment. On the last Saturday of month - join open FREE guided tour at 13:00 on English! Get the 1h tour with guide for free, pay only the entrance fee! Pre-reservation is necessary on website or by e-mail. It is one of the most beautiful buildings in Riga, with a unique legacy of the Black Heads brotherhood that was established here at the end of the 14th century, along with the existing merchants’ guild. The young and joyful foreign merchants united in the brotherhood organized splendid events, later becoming honorable members of the local community. As time passed the house began to host visits of foreign kings and other noble guests and continues to fulfill this task up to today – concerts, balls, gala dinners and diplomatic receptions are frequently organized here. Now every visitor has the chance to explore the exhibition about the history and economic development of Riga City.
Reviewed By Nitvoyodelo - Vineland, United States
The original building was from the 13-14th Century. It was the home of a guild called the Black Heads, merchants, ship owners and foreigners in Riga. The building sustained damage during WWII and later rebuilt, after the fall of Communism.
5. Latvian National Theater
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4.5 based on 43 reviews
6. Latvian Ethnographic Open Air Museum
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4.5 based on 874 reviews
Reviewed By SolihullTony
We took one of the very efficient buses from Riga on a gloomy day at the end of December and thoroughly enjoyed our few hours at the open air museum. Even without the craftsmen who are there in the summer, it was so interesting seeing the lovely old, wooden buildings, mostly with mossy roofs.
7. Brothers' Cemetery
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4.5 based on 22 reviews
Reviewed By 992m_rab - Riga, Latvia
The Brothers' Cemetery (Latvian: Brāļu Kapi), also sometimes referred to in English as the Common Graves or simply as the Military Cemetery, is a military cemetery and national monument. The cemetery is a memorial and burial ground for thousands of Latvian soldiers who were killed between 1915 and 1920 in World War I and the Latvian War of Independence.
8. Vermanes Garden
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4.5 based on 612 reviews
Reviewed By I9317NIbilld - Bedford, United Kingdom
We stayed in the Grand Poet by Samannah Hotel which is adjacent to this lovely parkland and walked through it many times to the old town with its many beautiful buildings, restaurants and bars. There are many large trees, flowers and particularly remember the Hydrangea Paniculata which were huge when we were there in September. Two men were playing music when we walked through one day and it was lovely to look over the water and hear the music.
9. Livu Square
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4.5 based on 319 reviews
Reviewed By Coryy20 - Port of Spain, Caribbean
This square is the lively, happening square down town Riga. There are lots of shops and restaurants and pubs. If you are looking for the hop on hop off bus, it is near here. Many people are milling around enjoying the ambience and the whole casual vibes of this square. If you are looking for a hang out spot in Riga then here is the place to be. A definite must visit is recommended.
10. Daugavgrivas Cietoksnis
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