Bridge to Vitebsk

Answer: During the day it is worth seeing the Town Hall of the XVIII century in the Baroque style with elements of classicism, where the museum of local lore is now located. It is obligatory to visit the house-museum of Marc Chagall on Pokrovskaya Street, where the artist spent his youth. The Assumption Cathedral, restored in 2011, demonstrates the splendor of the Vilna Baroque.

Answer: The architectural ensemble of the Annunciation Church of the XII century combines ancient Russian architecture with elements of the Byzantine style. The Governor’s Palace, built in 1772, commemorates Napoleon’s visit in 1812. The Church of St. Barbara of the XIX century is a rare example of neo-Gothic in the region.

Answer: The Marc Chagall Children’s Museum hosts interactive programs based on the artist’s paintings. The summer amphitheater, where the Slavic Bazaar festival takes place, offers children's concerts. In the Frunze Park there is a mini-zoo with local species of animals.

Answer: The embankment of the Western Dvina with a view of the Assumption Cathedral and old bridges is a classic angle. The courtyard of the Riga market with authentic buildings of the XIX century is popular with photographers. In the Marc Chagall Art Center you can shoot the works of the master in the original interior.

Answer: According to legend, underground passages under the Town Hall lead to the ancient monastery basements. Locals believe that the spirit of Marc Chagall sometimes appears in his house-museum. Legend has it that in the foundation of the Annunciation Church there is an icon that protects the city.

Answer: The Church of Jesus the Merciful in the 1930s Constructivist style is a rare example of interwar architecture. The house of Vitebsk Freemasons on Suvorov Street has preserved symbolic signs in the decor. The old water tower built in 1890 is now used as an exhibition space.