Riga’s guidebook
TOP museums
The most significant depository in the nation for works of art. Reopened in May 2016, the building itself has been upgraded, modernized but its majestic beauty from a long-gone era - preserved.
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Lettnesk listasafn
1 Jaņa Rozentāla laukumsThe most significant depository in the nation for works of art. Reopened in May 2016, the building itself has been upgraded, modernized but its majestic beauty from a long-gone era - preserved.
It hosts the largest and most modern antique vehicle collection in the Baltics. The museum exhibition is organized in the form of an exciting interactive story about unique vehicles, notable persons and the most significant events in the history of the automotive industry, complemented by modern multimedia technologies.
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Riga Bílasafn
8 Sergeja Eizenšteina ielaIt hosts the largest and most modern antique vehicle collection in the Baltics. The museum exhibition is organized in the form of an exciting interactive story about unique vehicles, notable persons and the most significant events in the history of the automotive industry, complemented by modern multimedia technologies.
One of the oldest open-air museums in Europe. Now its territory covers 87.66 hectares of forest on the banks of Lake Jugla. The museum displays 118 historic buildings from all Latvian regions - Kurzeme, Vidzeme, Zemgale, and Latgale dating from the 17th century to the beginning of the 1930s.
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Latvía Þjóðmenningarfræðslumúseum í Frjálsum Lofti
21 Brīvdabas ielaOne of the oldest open-air museums in Europe. Now its territory covers 87.66 hectares of forest on the banks of Lake Jugla. The museum displays 118 historic buildings from all Latvian regions - Kurzeme, Vidzeme, Zemgale, and Latgale dating from the 17th century to the beginning of the 1930s.
It stores the largest collection of foreign art in the Baltic States. The collection was started by Riga’s council members, mayors and traders in 19 century. Now the museum offers international exhibitions and vides spectrum of culture and arts events.
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Listasafn Riga BIRŽA
6 Doma laukumsIt stores the largest collection of foreign art in the Baltic States. The collection was started by Riga’s council members, mayors and traders in 19 century. Now the museum offers international exhibitions and vides spectrum of culture and arts events.
This is the oldest public museum in Latvia and one of the oldest in Europe, the origin of which dates back to 1773.
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Safn Riga Saga og Sigling
4 Palasta ielaThis is the oldest public museum in Latvia and one of the oldest in Europe, the origin of which dates back to 1773.
The Museum reveals Latvia's history from 1940 until 1991, when occupations by both the Soviet Union and Nazi Germany were experienced.
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Byggðasafn Lettlands
1 Raiņa bulvārisThe Museum reveals Latvia's history from 1940 until 1991, when occupations by both the Soviet Union and Nazi Germany were experienced.
The visitors can see the development of medical history from the times of ethnomedicine till the mid 20th century in thematic or overview excursions, as well as enjoy a unique exhibition concerning outer biology and medicine.
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Sjúkrasögusafn Pauls Stradiņš
1 Antonijas ielaThe visitors can see the development of medical history from the times of ethnomedicine till the mid 20th century in thematic or overview excursions, as well as enjoy a unique exhibition concerning outer biology and medicine.
Come and see nature in the very heart of the city! Latvian Museum of Natural History is a genuine oasis of nature in the middle of civilization - in the center of Riga.
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Latvískt þjóðsögumúseum
4 Krišjāņa Barona ielaCome and see nature in the very heart of the city! Latvian Museum of Natural History is a genuine oasis of nature in the middle of civilization - in the center of Riga.
Rīga is one of the few European cities where Art Nouveau architecture, art, and design objects have survived in great numbers. It is even called "the metropolis of Art Nouveau". There are 800 Art Nouveau buildings in Rīga, mostly located in the city's center - particularly on Alberta Street.
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Riga Jugendstila Centrs
12 Alberta ielaRīga is one of the few European cities where Art Nouveau architecture, art, and design objects have survived in great numbers. It is even called "the metropolis of Art Nouveau". There are 800 Art Nouveau buildings in Rīga, mostly located in the city's center - particularly on Alberta Street.
TOP sightseeing
The Freedom Monument has been Riga's central landmark for almost a century. This 42.7 m tall granite and copper work of art is a symbol of the Latvian nation's striving for freedom and independence.
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Frelsisminnisvarðan
The Freedom Monument has been Riga's central landmark for almost a century. This 42.7 m tall granite and copper work of art is a symbol of the Latvian nation's striving for freedom and independence.
Tourist guides in many cities are forced to explain that, “once, in this spot, there was a market!” In Riga, we can proudly scratch the ‘was’ and say ‘is’! A huge one, downtown, on the banks of the Daugava.
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Riga Central Market
Tourist guides in many cities are forced to explain that, “once, in this spot, there was a market!” In Riga, we can proudly scratch the ‘was’ and say ‘is’! A huge one, downtown, on the banks of the Daugava.
Just a bridge span from Old Town, on the left bank of the Daugava, looms an extraordinary, culturally significant edifice, the Castle of Light - the new National Library.
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National Library of Latvia
3 Mūkusalas ielaJust a bridge span from Old Town, on the left bank of the Daugava, looms an extraordinary, culturally significant edifice, the Castle of Light - the new National Library.
Riga's White House — the Latvian National Opera and Ballet on Aspazijas bulvāris was opened in 1923
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Lettneska Þjóðóperan
3 Aspazijas bulvārisRiga's White House — the Latvian National Opera and Ballet on Aspazijas bulvāris was opened in 1923
It dominates the cityscape as the tallest spire and as one of the oldest and most valuable monumental architectural edifices in the Baltic States from the Middle Ages. St.Peter's is the tallest of the Riga churches, a significant landmark, and a prime example of the 13th-century Gothic style.
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Kirkja Sankti Péturs
1 Reformācijas LaukumsIt dominates the cityscape as the tallest spire and as one of the oldest and most valuable monumental architectural edifices in the Baltic States from the Middle Ages. St.Peter's is the tallest of the Riga churches, a significant landmark, and a prime example of the 13th-century Gothic style.
The oldest complex of dwelling houses in Riga was constructed in the 15th century. Their name — Three Brothers, was given a very long time ago and, according to a legend, the buildings were constructed by men from one family. Today, the premises house the Latvian Museum of Architecture and the State Inspection for Heritage Protection.
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Þrír bræður
19 Mazā Pils ielaThe oldest complex of dwelling houses in Riga was constructed in the 15th century. Their name — Three Brothers, was given a very long time ago and, according to a legend, the buildings were constructed by men from one family. Today, the premises house the Latvian Museum of Architecture and the State Inspection for Heritage Protection.
One of those rare churches in Riga, which is located outside Old Town with amazing architecture.
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Gamla kirkjan St. Gertrude
8 Ģertrūdes ielaOne of those rare churches in Riga, which is located outside Old Town with amazing architecture.
A visit to the Corner House will be a revelation to the younger generation about Latvia’s recent past, and also a memorial for those who suffered within these walls.
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The Left Door Bar
12 Antonijas ielaA visit to the Corner House will be a revelation to the younger generation about Latvia’s recent past, and also a memorial for those who suffered within these walls.
Riga's second-oldest public park; the numerous benches are always occupied by Rigans and visitors to the city, the historic open-air stage features various concerts, and children have fun on the park's playground.
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Vermanes garður
2D Tērbatas ielaRiga's second-oldest public park; the numerous benches are always occupied by Rigans and visitors to the city, the historic open-air stage features various concerts, and children have fun on the park's playground.
It is mostly concentrated in a neighborhood referred to as the ‘Quiet Centre’, which is a 10-minute walk from the Old Town. It is a gorgeous feature among the historic facades of the city.
Art Nouveau by Mikhail Eisenstein
10B Elizabetes ielaIt is mostly concentrated in a neighborhood referred to as the ‘Quiet Centre’, which is a 10-minute walk from the Old Town. It is a gorgeous feature among the historic facades of the city.
Riga Castle has stood on the right bank of the River Daugava for more than 700 years. Through the centuries, it has seen severe destruction, numerous rulers, and wars. Today it houses the residence of the President of Latvia.
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Riga kastali
3 Pils laukumsRiga Castle has stood on the right bank of the River Daugava for more than 700 years. Through the centuries, it has seen severe destruction, numerous rulers, and wars. Today it houses the residence of the President of Latvia.
Neighborhoods
Buildings invite you to enjoy Latvian and European design, fairs, art exhibitions and workshops at court-yards.
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Kalnciema fjórðungur
35 Kalnciema IelaBuildings invite you to enjoy Latvian and European design, fairs, art exhibitions and workshops at court-yards.
Steet of local young, enterprising modern thinkers who establish something stylish and hip from practically point zero.
Miera iela
Miera ielaSteet of local young, enterprising modern thinkers who establish something stylish and hip from practically point zero.
Explore small boutiques offering both local and international items, dine at one of the popular restaurants or cafes — both casual and up-market, or simply stroll about stopping to rest on one of the many benches.
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Bergs Bazaar
83 Elizabetes ielaExplore small boutiques offering both local and international items, dine at one of the popular restaurants or cafes — both casual and up-market, or simply stroll about stopping to rest on one of the many benches.
Spikeri Quarter and its adjacent promenade, which are part of the territory of UNESCO Cultural Heritage – the historical center of the city of Riga.
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Spīģeri
6 Maskavas ielaSpikeri Quarter and its adjacent promenade, which are part of the territory of UNESCO Cultural Heritage – the historical center of the city of Riga.
Mezaparks is one of the most beautiful, greenest, and also one of the most prestigious neighborhoods in Riga, as well as a popular recreation area.
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Mežaparks
Mezaparks is one of the most beautiful, greenest, and also one of the most prestigious neighborhoods in Riga, as well as a popular recreation area.
The Old Town is the oldest section of Riga as well as the center of the city. It is the city’s most popular area with tourists. In 1997, Riga's historic center was included in the UNESCO World Heritage List.
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Riga Old town
Herdera laukumsThe Old Town is the oldest section of Riga as well as the center of the city. It is the city’s most popular area with tourists. In 1997, Riga's historic center was included in the UNESCO World Heritage List.
Food scene
Lido Dzirnavas
11 Dzirnavu ielaA place where you can taste some Latvian traditional foods.
Lido Vērmanītis
65 Elizabetes ielaA place where you can taste some Latvian traditional foods.
LIDO Alus sēta
2 Tirgoņu ielaFor those who want to taste amazing Latvian crafted beer.
The Beginnings Veselīgas Ēšanas Restorāns
21 Krišjāņa Barona ielaAmazing cuisine for vegetarians.
Very tasty and healthy food where you can create a box of what you want to eat.
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Terra
9 Blaumaņa ielaVery tasty and healthy food where you can create a box of what you want to eat.
Dabigi produkti, veikals, Kraft Riga
41/43 Krišjāņa Barona ielaAmazing natural products.
Tip: ask for a freshly made juice.
Tokyo City
40A Krišjāņa Barona ielaLocals go to if in need of sushi.
KABU restorāns Martas ielā
Martas ielaA quiet place to eat some good sushi.
Rāma
56 Krišjāņa Barona ielaHealthy vegetarian/ vegan restaurant.
Here you can get amazing freshly made patties and sweet breads to go for some breakfast.
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Martins' Bakery
80 Brīvības ielaHere you can get amazing freshly made patties and sweet breads to go for some breakfast.
BIBLIOTĒKA №1
2 Tērbatas ielaVery good food and breakfast brunch.
From the day restaurant Vincents first opened its doors in 1994, it has become one of the top gourmet destinations in Nothern Europe. Only specially selected, freshest and highest-quality products, both from local organic farmers and from all over the world, are used in our menu. Restaurant Vincents menu changes regularly, according to the seasons in nature.
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Vincents Restaurant
19 Elizabetes ielaFrom the day restaurant Vincents first opened its doors in 1994, it has become one of the top gourmet destinations in Nothern Europe. Only specially selected, freshest and highest-quality products, both from local organic farmers and from all over the world, are used in our menu. Restaurant Vincents menu changes regularly, according to the seasons in nature.
The only place in Riga, where you can enjoy the magic of the towers of the Old Town all year round.
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Gutenbergs Rooftop Restaurant
1 Doma laukumsThe only place in Riga, where you can enjoy the magic of the towers of the Old Town all year round.
Beer House Olivers
9 Antonijas ielaGet a very nice lunch or dinner with tasty beer.
Amazing Italian restaurant with the best pizzas in Riga. Not that expensive as well.
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Da Sergio
65 Tērbatas ielaAmazing Italian restaurant with the best pizzas in Riga. Not that expensive as well.
Zivju lete
41 Dzirnavu ielaFor those who love seafood.
cafe osiris
31 Krišjāņa Barona ielaThe oldest restaurant from the Latvian independence.
Shopping
It is a shopping center with a lot of clothing and accessory brandings. Supermarket Rimi on the first floor. There Gan Bei (Asian food restaurant) as well.
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Galerija Centrs
16 Audēju ielaIt is a shopping center with a lot of clothing and accessory brandings. Supermarket Rimi on the first floor. There Gan Bei (Asian food restaurant) as well.
Supermarket Rimi on the first floor. Shops on the upper ones. MyFintness gym on the 6th floor and 7th with restaurants.
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Galleria Riga
67 Dzirnavu ielaSupermarket Rimi on the first floor. Shops on the upper ones. MyFintness gym on the 6th floor and 7th with restaurants.
Water activities
Līvu Akvaparks
24 Viestura ielaLatvia's biggest waterpark for all seasons.
Activities
Barona Centrs
46 Krišjāņa Barona ielaA very good place to clear your head or do for some activities.
MyFitness Matīss
25 Matīsa ielaA very good place to clear your head or do for some activities.