Things To Do In Riga

Exploring Riga: A Comprehensive Guide for Tourists

Table of Contents

  1. Riga Central Market
  2. House of Blackheads
  3. Latvian National Museum of Art
  4. Old Riga Architecture Walk
  5. Freedom Monument
  6. Art Nouveau Riga District
  7. Riga Cathedral and Dome Square
  8. Bastejkalns Park and the Three Brothers
  9. Visit a Traditional Latvian Sauna (Sauna Riga)
  10. Try Local Cuisine: Black Balsam, Rye Bread, and Garlic Herring

<a name"RigaCentralMarket">Riga Central Market

One of Europe’s largest and most vibrant markets, the Central Market is a must-visit for food lovers. The market has five pavilions selling everything from fresh produce, fish, meat, to handicrafts and souvenirs.

<a name"HouseofBlackheads">House of Blackheads

A 15th-century guild house, the House of Blackheads was once home to unmarried German merchants. Today, it serves as a museum showcasing the history of Riga and Latvia.

<a name"LatvianNationalMuseumofArt">Latvian National Museum of Art

Located in the beautiful Art Nouveau building of the Albert Lauze Building, the Latvian National Museum of Art houses a vast collection of Latvian art from the Middle Ages to the present day.

<a name"OldRigaArchitectureWalk">Old Riga Architecture Walk

Take a leisurely stroll through Old Riga and marvel at its diverse architectural styles, ranging from Gothic, Art Nouveau, and Baroque to Modernist buildings.

<a name"FreedomMonument">Freedom Monument

A symbol of Latvia’s freedom, the Freedom Monument commemorates soldiers who fought for independence in the Latvian War of Independence (1918-1920). The monument is adorned with three stars representing Latvia, Courland, and Semigallia.

<a name"ArtNouveauRigaDistrict">Art Nouveau Riga District

Stroll through the Art Nouveau district to appreciate the beautiful architecture of over 700 buildings designed in this style. The district is home to some of Riga’s most iconic structures, including the House of Blackheads and the Russian Orthodox Church of St. Peter.

<a name"RigaCathedralandDomeSquare">Riga Cathedral and Dome Square

Visit the beautiful Riga Cathedral located on Dome Square, which has been standing since the 13th century. The square itself is bustling with activity and is a great place to people-watch.

<a name"BastejkalnsParkandtheThreeBrothers">Bastejkalns Park and the Three Brothers

Take a walk in Bastejkalns Park, one of Riga’s oldest parks, and see the Three Brothers – three medieval houses dating back to the 15th century.

<a name"VisatraditionalLatvianSaunaSaunaRiga">Visit a Traditional Latvian Sauna (Sauna Riga)

Experience a traditional Latvian sauna at Sauna Riga, an authentic sauna located in a 19th-century building.

<a name"TryingLocalCuisine">Try Local Cuisine: Black Balsam, Rye Bread, and Garlic Herring

Don’t forget to sample some local cuisine! Try Black Balsam, a popular Latvian herbal liqueur, enjoy traditional rye bread with smoked fish, or indulge in garlic herring – a delicious local delicacy.