Attractions
Dom Cathedral
Dating back to 1211, the red brick Dom (or Dome) Protestant
Cathedral is a highlight of the historic centre of Riga. The
cathedral is situated near the Western Daugava River and boasts an
incredible organ with over 6,500 pipes built in 1844, stained...
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Riga Castle (or Riga pils) was built in 1330 on the site of the
original settlement of the city, as a residence for the master of
the Livonian Order, and later it served as the base for the city's
occupiers throughout its history....
see full detailsOpen Air Ethnographic Museum
The Open Air Ethnographic Museum is a fascinating reflection of
the traditional Latvian way of life. Set on 247 acres (100ha), the
museum consists of farmhouses, fishing villages, windmills and
other historic buildings that have been relocated here to create an
outdoor exhibit. Visitors...
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One of the oldest and biggest of its kind, Riga's Central Market
dates back to 1201 and is a riot of sounds, sights and smells.
Anything from fresh fruits, cheeses, and whole sheep carcasses, to
appliances, clothing and CDs are on offer, usually...
see full detailsThe Museum of the Occupation of Riga
Latvia was occupied from 1949 to 1991 by two successive regimes
in Nazi Germany and Soviet Russia. This well curated museum conveys
what life was like during this time, and serves as a memorial to
those who died or fled as a result...
see full detailsArt Nouveau architecture
Riga is the world's best preserved open-air museum of Art
Nouveau (also known as Jugendstil) architecture which dates from
the early 20th century. The style is characterised by unusual
shapes, curved and organic arches, gargoyles, and flamboyant
cornices. Over 30 percent of central Riga's...
see full detailsMotor Museum
Europe's finest motor museum is tucked away on the outskirts of
town and makes for an essential outing if you enjoy classical cars
and Soviet history. The museum contains Molotov's limousine,
Stalin's bombproof sedan, the wreck of Brezhnev's car in which he
crashed. The...
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