Riga, Capital city in Latvia
Riga extends across both banks of the Daugava River near its mouth at the Gulf of Riga in the Baltic Sea region.
The German bishop Albert established Riga as a settlement in 1201, which later became a central trading point of the Hanseatic League.
The National Opera House presents classical performances while the Central Market occupies five former Zeppelin hangars with local food vendors.
The international airport connects to 85 destinations on four continents, with regular flights operated by the national carrier AirBaltic.
The city houses over 800 Art Nouveau buildings from the early 1900s, making it the largest collection of this architectural style in Europe.
Location: Latvia
Inception: 1201
Founders: Albert of Riga
Elevation above the sea: 6 m
Shares border with: Jūrmala, Mārupe Municipality, Olaine Municipality, Ķekava Municipality, Salaspils Municipality, Ropaži Municipality, Ādaži Municipality
Website: https://riga.lv
GPS coordinates: 56.94750,24.10694
Latest update: May 28, 2025 05:59
Explore Latvia's most notable sites, from medieval castles to Baltic seaside resorts. This collection features ten destinations that showcase the country's cultural and natural variety, including historical heritage, national parks, and cities with a rich history.
Riga Central Market
674 m
Freedom Monument
591 m
National Library of Latvia
928 m
House of the Blackheads
40 m
Riga Cathedral
240 m
Riga Radio and TV Tower
3.2 km
St. Peter's Church
152 m
Cat House
312 m
Riga Castle
542 m
Latvian National Theatre
621 m
Mikhail Chekhov Riga Russian Theatre
231 m
Building of Latvian Academy of Sciences
1 km
Salaspils Memorial
14.5 km
Three Brothers
354 m
Museum of the Occupation of Latvia
67 m
Vanšu Bridge
977 m
Daugavgrīva Fortress
11.6 km
Southern Bridge
4.6 km
Powder Tower, Riga
430 m
St. James's Cathedral
395 m
Zunda Towers
1.6 km
Building of Latvian National Library
1 km
Biķernieki Memorial
6.5 km
Corner House
1.6 km
Great Cemetery
3.4 km
Monument to Latvian Riflemen
104 m
Mežaparks Great Bandstand
8 km
Grebenstchikov House of Prayer, Riga
2.3 kmReviews
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