Towers in Riga

Q: What historical places of Riga should a lover of architecture visit?

The architectural masterpieces of Riga include the House of Blackheads of the XV century, restored in the style of the Dutch Renaissance. A unique example of modernity is Albert Street with the houses of Mikhail Eisenstein. Riga Cathedral of St. Peter of the XIII century demonstrates a combination of Gothic, Baroque and Romanesque style.

Q: Where to go in Riga with children: interesting places for family holidays?

The Riga Zoo was founded in 1912 and has more than 3,000 animals. Interactive Museum "Experimentarium" offers educational exhibits on physics and chemistry. In the park "Arcadia" you can ride on attractions and walk along the picturesque alleys.

Q: Where to take beautiful photos in Riga: the best photo zones?

The tower of St. Peter's Church offers panoramic views of the old town and the Daugava. A small guild house of the XIX century with a neo-Gothic facade will become a spectacular background. Livu Square with a fountain and medieval buildings is an ideal place for atmospheric pictures.

Q: What legends and legends are associated with the sights of Riga?

According to legend, the statue of Roland on the Town Hall Square protects the city from troubles. The House of Blackheads is associated with legends about the secret rituals of merchants. It is said that the underground passages of the Riga Castle keep the treasures of the Knights of the Livonian Order.

Q: What little-known sights of Riga are worth seeing?

Visit the Church of St. George of the XII century - the oldest stone building in Riga. The Riga Art Nouveau Centre Museum in Pikest House reveals the history of Art Nouveau. A small guild of the XIX century with a unique interior is a rare example of neo-Gothic architecture.

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Riga TV Tower

Riga TV Tower with a height of almost 369 meters is the tallest structure in the entire Baltic region, as well as the third in Eur …

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Powder Tower

The first mention of the Powder Tower in the ancient chronicle dates back to 1330. Its original name is Sand Road, as it was locat …

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1 h. 1 - 8

Home and Cross Gallery.

Riga is inconceivable without the Dome architectural ensemble, which for seven and a half centuries was the center of the ideology …

30 € group

2 h. 1 - 8

Walk along the Boulevard Ring

The tour starts from the National Opera House. Chaliapin, Sobinov, Italian star Toti dal Monte (Milan Nightingale), Kypras Petraus …

80 € group

Riga and Jurmala

The tour consists of two parts: a walking tour of the Old Town and a car trip to the areas of the 19-20th century, the so-called N …

330 € group

5 h. 1 - 4

Vidzeme - beauty and nobility

Sigulda, which in former times was called Zegewald, for more than one century is also called Widzeme Switzerland. The picturesque …

60 € group

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Julia Chursina

Riga

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Welcome to Riga! License LIVERIGA Nr. 680 (Riga Tourism Development Bureau) - I conduct walking and car excursions in …

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Maria

Riga

Language: Английский, Chinese, Russian

Guide services - guide in Riga, Latvia. Individual and group tours in Latvia. Russian private guide to Jurmala. Excursio …

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Alexandra Volkova

Riga

Language: Русский

I offer excursions to Riga, Sigulda, Cesis, Jelgava, Rundal, Bauska, Kuldiga and other cities of Latvia at the request o …

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Alexey Lukyanchikov

Riga

Language: English, Русский

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Tours to Riga, a trip to Latvia, organized by the travel agency in Riga Rainbow Tours Latvia. Races are daily. Selection of excurs …

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