Location: Riga
Top Things to do in Riga
The 10 Best Monuments & Statues in Riga, Riga Region
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.
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1. Monument to Peter I
2. Brothers' Cemetery
Overall Ratings
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.
3. Sculpture Foal
4. Sculpture The Ghost
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 34 reviews
Reviewed By PBTravelstheWorld - Woodinville, United States
Walking around Old Town Riga and came across this ghost statue in an alcove near the Swedish Gate. Could only find a sign about it being part of a public art program, but not an explanation of the piece itself. It does remind you of all the soldiers that passed through this gate and others that walked the city over the centuries.
5. Monument to the Mayor George Armitstead
6. Monument to Karlis Padegs
7. Monument to Mikhail Tal
8. Freedom Monument
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 2,451 reviews
Completed in 1935 to commemorate Latvian independence, this symbolic statue in Old Town shows the image of Liberty holding three stars in her outstretched hands, symbolizing unity of the country.
Reviewed By 483_483 - Vilnius, Lithuania
Very nice green park nearby, I love Riga and it’s architecture. Easy to find this monument and it helps to be oriented in the city.
9. Great Choral Synagogue Memorial
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 56 reviews
Reviewed By MikaelF413 - Vantaa, Finland
This synagogue was completed in 1871 but it was burned down on 4th July 1941 after the Nazi German occupation of Riga. 20 Jews were locked and killed in the basement. Only ruins, a metal menorah, and a memorial stone remain. A memorial to Zanis Lipke and other Latvians who saved hundreds of Jews is located next to it.
10. Bremen Town Musicians
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 619 reviews
Reviewed By xqwiszianne
Sculpture based on a fairytale by the Brothers Grimm, it was a gift from Riga’s sister city Bremen. Go around the back of St Peter’s Church and you’ll find the statue of a donkey, dog, cat and rooster standing on top of each other. There’s a few moral of the story depending on who’s telling, but all of them makes sense. Apparently, it’s considered good luck to rub their noses and the higher you reach, the better your luck.
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