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Dome Square sits a Venetian palazzo-style #enjoylatvia beautiful and sophisticated homewares. One of Riga’s oldest buildings was originally a church beauty housing the richest collection of foreign but nowadays it hosts a vast collection of this art in the Baltics. See the finest European 19. Riga's Nativity of Christ Cathedral paintings and porcelain from the 17th to the Centre of Riga 1-3 km B | Brīvības bulvāris 23, Rīga The shiny golden Pardaugava 2-5 km handcrafted china, pottery, glassware, patterned 2 8 20th centuries; traditional art from Japan, China, domes rising above the trees make it easy to blankets, furniture and more. The exhibitions may 13. Riga Central Market A | Nēģu iela 7, Rīga  25. Latvian Railway History Museum www.lnmm.lv India and Indonesia; as well as the only Egyptian www.rigasbirza.lv find your way to the largest Orthodox church in well inspire you to redecorate your own home! Welcome to one of Europe’s largest markets, B | Uzvaras bulvāris 2A, Rīga The perfect mummy in a wooden sarcophagus! the city. Having served as a planetarium and a housed partially in former zeppelin hangars! Join opportunity to see the parts of the train that are restaurant during Soviet times, the building now 3. Pharmacy Museum the hordes of locals who come here to do their normally off limits to passengers. Here you can 9. Three Brothers A | Mazā pils iela 17, Rīga  serves its original purpose and is open to visitors A | Riharda Vāgnera iela 13, Rīga There are three daily shopping, picking up the finest local and find out how a steam locomotive works, take TOURIST MAP Legend has it that the so-called Three Brothers wishing to see the interior features, such as the 18th century houses in the old town steeped not international ingredients from homegrown and 13 19 a selfie in its cabin, ride on a handcar and learn 25 got their name because they were built by three spectacular ceiling paintings. only in history, but also in scents. Discover the pickled garlic to exotic Central Asian spice mixes. www.centraltirgus.lv www.liveriga.com about the development of railway infrastructure. www.railwaymuseum.lv little herbal garden in the courtyard and check men from one family. However, each of the buildings was built in a different century – the 20. Latvian National Museum of Art out the exhibition on the secrets of homeopathic 14. Latvian Museum of Natural History 26. Z. Lipke Memorial 3 15th, 16th and 17th. Today, the premises house 9 B | Jaņa Rozentāla laukums 1, Rīga  remedies, alchemy, ancient pharmacies and A | Krišjāņa Barona iela 4, Rīga A natural retreat B | Mazais Balasta dambis 9, Rīga One of Riga’s the Latvian Museum of Architecture and still The most impressive historical building within manufacturing 21st century medicine. fm.mvm.lv www.archmuseum.lv in the heart of the city. Study human evolution, hidden gems is a museum dedicated to a brave retain their original charm. the Riga avenue circle houses the richest RIGA gaze at the collection of animals, birds, plants man who saved more than 50 Jews from the collection of national art in Latvia and the Baltic 4. Mentzendorff's House and minerals from all over the world. Take a ghetto by hiding them in an underground 10. Riga Castle A | Pils laukums 3, Rīga  region, including several Russian masterpieces. A | Grēcinieku iela 18, Rīga Can you imagine the journey into the history of the Earth, witness bunker under his woodshed. The memorial has One of the largest medieval castles in Latvia The museum’s roof terraces boast beautiful views AND ITS SURROUNDINGS life of a prosperous tradesman in Riga centuries a model volcanic eruption, and play with the won awards for its evocative and timeless design. sits on the banks of the Daugava River and has 14 over the avenue and park. 20 26 ago? At home, he’d welcome you into his interactive displays. Perfect for kids and adults survived for over 700 years. Today, it functions www.dabasmuzejs.gov.lv www.lnmm.lv www.lipke.lv splendid apartment with its intricate ceiling and alike. 27. Botanical Garden of the University of as the residence of the President of Latvia and 21. P. Stradins Museum for history of wall paintings, and offer you a cup of the finest Latvia B | Kandavas iela 2, Rīga Take a slow is not open to visit. However, it is interesting to medicine B | Antonijas iela 1, Rīga  coffee. The ancient shop, the historical cellar and 15. Latvian National Opera and Ballet stroll along the garden and through the tropical 4 watch the guards do a slow goose-step when 10 What lies under our skin? How does one cure the attic tell the story of what his life was like. A | Aspazijas bulvāris 3, Rīga Enjoy top-class house and feast your eyes on exotic plants and www.mencendorfanams.com shifting out of their positions every 10 minutes. www.president.lv diseases? It took humanity a very long time to performances at Riga’s White House! Its excellent butterflies from around the world. Enjoy the Some of the best views over the castle are from discover the answers to these questions, and 5. House of the Blackheads acoustics and splendid interior make for an beauty of nature in the middle of the city. Vansu Bridge. there is still so much more to learn. One of the A | Rātslaukums 7, Rīga Welcome to Riga’s incredible setting to stage memorable shows. world’s three largest medical history museums most luxurious party venue that was rebuilt Guided behind-the-scenes tours of the 19th 28. Kalnciems Street Quarter 11. Arsenals A | Torņa iela 1, Rīga  houses a reconstructed medieval cloister hospital from World War II ruins in the 1990’s. The original century building reveal what’s involved in 15 21 B | Kalnciema iela 35, Rīga Several beautifully 27 This early 19th century arms warehouse now and pharmacy, collections of ancient medical building had been delighting Riga residents running such an important cultural operation. restored wooden houses surround a little stores nothing but art. It’s been turned into www.opera.lv equipment, an exhibition on medicine in space www.mvm.lv www.nbd.gov.lv and guests for almost 700 years. The young and A glass of champagne at the opera café is a must orchard, forming a lively arts and entertainment unmarried traders of the legendary Brotherhood the largest exhibition space in Riga and hosts and much more. temporary shows by prominent local and before you leave. enclave. At the weekly farmers’ market on of the Black Heads gave it a lot of love, adorning 5 11 Saturdays, you can taste-test and buy locally it with fancy ornaments and colours. It’s one of international artists. 22. Riga Art Nouveau Museum www.melngalvjunams.lv www.lnmm.lv 16. Freedom Monument produced goodies as well as arts and crafts. On B | Alberta iela 12, Rīga Don't be surprised to the most photographed locations in Riga and it’s A | Brīvības piemineklis, Rīga A dedication to Wednesday and Thursday nights in summer, 12. Latvian War Museum you feel like you’re being watched as you walk easy to see why. our independence. Walk around the monument come for live music and street food. At other A | Smilšu iela 20, Rīga Riga has always been a through Riga! A network of "spies" gaze down to see stories from Latvia’s past told through times, drop by for a meal at the on-site restaurant very desirable city to conquerors and like many from the Art Nouveau facades, especially along 6. Museum of the History of Riga and sculpture. The symbolic green lady who sits atop or pop into the wine shop. medieval cities, it encircled itself with strong 16 Elizabetes and Alberta Streets. The extravagant 22 28 Navigation A | Palasta iela 4, Rīga Do you the monument is colloquially referred to as Milda defensive walls and towers. Only one of the buildings never cease to surprise and it’s easy know how old Riga is and how it became the and holds three stars, representing Latvia’s three www.liveriga.com www.jugendstils.riga.lv 29. Television Tower www.kalnciemaiela.lv towers is left and the 3-metre-thick walls now to see why Riga is considered the Art Nouveau metropolis of the Baltics? What ships docked at historical regions. Visit on the hour to witness the B | Zaķusalas krastmala 1, Rīga Riga has house the Latvian War Museum. It tells stories of capital of Europe. To see what the buildings are Latvia’s harbours and what did they carry? What change of the honorary guard. historically been referred to as "Little Paris" and was the legendary Great Kristaps (Christopher) 6 military history from medieval times up to the 12 like inside, visit the Riga Art Nouveau Museum. independence of Latvia. the city can actually boast a tower higher than famous for? Find your answers at one of the www.rigamuz.lv www.karamuzejs.lv 17. National History Museum of Latvia the Eiffel! No other European tower can lift you 23. Corner House B | Brīvības iela 61, Rīga  A | Brīvības bulvāris 32, Rīga The easiest way up to such a breathtaking height and show You’d never guess that the USSR’s Committee to learn the history of Latvia is to embark on a amazing panoramic views of the city. On sunny for State Security (KGB) occupied such a majestic Panoramic views of Riga 7 "Raddison Blu Latvija" B bar "Skyline" www.skylinebar.lv guided tour of this detailed exhibition. Don’t days, you can even spot ships in Riga Gulf! H building in the centre of Riga. The former "Galleria Riga" B cafes and restaurants on the 7th floor forget to drop by the museum shop for authentic 8 17 headquarters are now open to the public. Visitors 23 29 1 St Peter’s Church A viewing platforms in the tower peterbaznica.riga.lv www.galleriariga.lv Latvian souvenirs. www.lnvm.lv can tour the cells, cellars, interrogation rooms and www.okupacijasmuzejs.lv www.lvrtc.lv 9 Latvian Academy of Sciences B observation deck www.panoramariga.lv 2 H "Gūtenbergs" A rooftop terrace restaurant www.hotelgutenbergs.lv fenced yard from which there was no escape. 18. Museum of the Occupation of Latvia 29 Television Tower B viewing platform www.lvrtc.lv 3 Bastejkalns A viewing platform www.liveriga.com A | Raiņa bulvāris 7, Rīga Latvia lost its Riga tourist information centres 24. Laima Chocolate Museum 10 National Library of Latvia B viewing platform www.lnb.lv independence in World War II and the following 4 Cinema "Kino Citadele" A rooftop bar "Vertigo" www.forumcinemas.lv B | Miera iela 22, Rīga Welcome to the sweetest 50 years changed the country and its people’s Riga International Airport  E | arrivals sector E  11 "Radisson Blu Daugava" B restaurant "Panorāma" place in the city where you can discover what 5 Clock Tower A bar "Neo" www.neobars.lv H www.radissonblu.com lives dramatically. Photos, videos and other +371 29311187 (pay per minute), www.riga-airport.com makes chocolate taste so irresistible! You can 12 historical documents tell the heart-breaking AB Dam B www.liveriga.com make your own chocolate bar or book well in Coach Terminal A | Prāgas iela 1, Rīga  +371 67220555 20 Latvian National Museum of Art B rooftop terraces www.lnmm.lv stories of many Latvian families. 13 "Riga Islande Hotel" B restaurant on the 7th floor and a summer 18 advance to join a sweet-making workshop! 24 Livu Square  A | Kaļķu iela 16, Rīga  +371 67227444 6 H "Albert Hotel" B bar "Star Lounge" ww.alberthotel.lv H terrace on the 10th floor www.islandehotel.lv www.okupacijasmuzejs.lv www.laimasokoladesmuzejs.lv Town Hall Square  A | Rātslaukums 6, Rīga  +371 67037900 C E Plane Jūrmala 20 km Centre of RIGA 13 km

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Jurmala 20-60 km 34. Jomas Street C | Jomas iela, Jūrmala  Riga Central Railway Station The resort’s pedestrian main street is like a • Location: Stacijas laukums 2 30. Livu Akvaparks catwalk where people watching is a completely • www.pv.lv, travel.ldz.lv E | Viestura iela 24, Jūrmala  Enjoy tropical acceptable pastime. Restaurants, cafes and • Google Play / App Store: Pasazieru vilciens temperatures and over 40 activities at the largest boutiques line the sides of the street, which is • +371 67231181 indoor water parks in Northern Europe! Time will almost a kilometre long. • Online booking: www.pv.lv fly as you bathe, sip drinks at the poolside bar • Ticket in cash onboard at an additional cost € 0,50 30 and relax in one of four saunas. In summer, the 35. Jurmala City Museum 34 • Ticket desk opening hours: 4:30-23:40 outdoor area provides even more opportunities www.akvaparks.lv C | Tirgoņu iela 29, Jūrmala Do you know how www.visitjurmala.lv out in the sun. people used to go about bathing? Find out Valga from the exhibition of 1920’s and 1930’s bathing Skulte 31. Jurmala Open Air Museum suits! Also featuring other vintage artefacts and E | Tīklu iela 1 A, Jūrmala Collected from nearby postcards, the museum showcases how people Tukums Cēsis fishing villages and gathered in a pine forest at used to spend their holidays at the much-loved Rīga Gulbene Ragakāpa Dune, these wooden houses provide coastal resort. Jūrmala Sigulda a good impression of a typical 19th century Liepāja fisherman’s life. See what kind of boats and tools 36. Aspazija's House C | Zigfrīda Meierovica Rēzekne 31 Jelgava Pļaviņas they used to catch fish in the Baltic Sea. Every prospekts 20, Jūrmala  Aspazija, one of Latvia’s 35 Zilupe www.jbmuzejs.lv www.visitjurmala.lv Krustpils Thursday in summer, visit around noon to taste most famous poets made her dream of a Priedaine, Lielupe, Bulduri, Dzintari, Majori, the freshly smoked fish prepared right there. summer cottage in Jūrmala come true. She spent 44 Dubulti, Jaundubulti, Pumpuri, Melluži, Daugavpils her old age in a gorgeous wooden house in the Asari, Vaivari, Sloka, Kūdra, Ķemeri 32. Dzintari Forest Park 320-metre-wide strip between the sea and the C | Dzintaru mežaparks, Jūrmala Indulge in River Lielupe. The cottage is so cosy that it feels sports or just enjoy the fresh air of the pine forest like the landlady just went out for a walk and will on a leisurely stroll with your family and friends. return soon. Bus The park has playgrounds for different ages, a 45 tree-top obstacle course and a viewing tower 32 36 Riga Coach Terminal with unrivalled views of the sea. You can even www.visitjurmala.lv www.visitjurmala.lv • Location: Prāgas iela 1 see Riga and spot ships passing by! • www.autoosta.lv • Google Play / App Store: Bezrindas 33. Dzintari Concert Hall Jurmala tourist information centres • +371 90000009 (pay per minute) C | Turaidas iela 1, Jūrmala  The legendary • Online booking: www.bezrindas.lv, www.buseurope.eu 19th century concert hall sits right on the coast, Jurmala C | Lienes iela 5, Majori  +371 67147900, www.visitjurmala.lv • Ticket vending machines (next to the ticket desks) blending sounds of the sea with the music being 42. Riga Motor Museum E | Sergeja Kemeri National Park D | Tūristu iela 1, Ķemeri  +371 67730078, Riga's suburbs 7-13 km Riga's surroundings 17-30 km • Ticket desk opening hours: 6:00-22:00 played in its open-air main hall. Indoors, the Eizenšteina iela 6, Rīga The largest and most • Ticket in cash from a bus driver if seats are available www.kemerunacionalaisparks.lv, www.daba.gov.lv modern collection of ancient vehicles in the smaller hall is a fine example of 1930’s design 39. Mezaparks E | Mežaparks, Rīga  44. Salaspils Memorial Ensemble 33 Baltics lies less than 30 minutes from the city with excellent acoustics. Plan your visit to take in Mingle with locals in the greenest part of Riga E | Salaspils novads The location of a former www.dzintarukoncertzale.lv center. See the unique Kremlin limo collection a performance! and savour the fresh air while strolling under the Nazi prison and concentration camp is marked Taxi and legendary race cars. The museum houses pine trees, cycling, rollerblading or navigating by an evocative ensemble of grey stone over one hundred displays with touch screens, the tree-top obstacle courses. Riga’s largest Lake monuments. Visit the exhibition and listen to the boarding fee + rate per km 39 video and augmented reality features to keep 42 44 Ķīšezers is a haven for boating, SUP boarding and sound of recorded heartbeats which serve to Rates are posted on the passenger side door of each taxi cab. Both cash and www.liveriga.com you entertained for hours. www.motormuzejs.lv visit.salaspils.lv D sunbathing. remind us of those who suffered and died here. credit card payments are widely accepted. Some taxi drivers take cash only. If you 43. Latvian Ethnographic Open-Air intend to travel outside Riga, ask the driver about the cost in advance. 40. Riga Zoo E | Meža prospekts 1, Rīga  45. Daugava Museum E | Salaspils novads  Museum E | Brīvības gatve 440, Rīga One of On the picturesque shores of Lake Ķīšezers, in the Dole Island in the largest Latvian river is home Europe’s oldest museums keeps local traditions shade of the mighty pine trees of Mežaparks you to a 19th century manor which now houses a alive. Visit to find out how people used to live, Car can spot creatures from all over the world. Find museum. The manor, along with the open-air work and celebrate in Latvia. Over a hundred out how flamingos have their dinner, how much expositions, tells the story of the Daugava and ancient houses have been collected from around International drivers licenses accepted a hippo can eat, why wild boar enjoy showering, the island’s old inhabitants. It’s the perfect spot the country and placed in the museum’s grounds Riga the length of a giraffe’s tongue and much more! for a picnic. 40 on the scenic shores of Lake Jugla. 43 45 www.rigassatiksme.lv www.rigazoo.lv www.brivdabasmuzejs.lv www.daugavasmuzejs.lv www.europark.lv 41. Aldaris beer museum and brewery 46. Bakery Laci D | Babītes novads Welcome E | Tvaika iela 44, Rīga Latvians love beer. to a place steeped in tradition where you can

If you’re a fan too, come and discover the wide taste handmade bread and bake your own loaf +371 1888 range of locally and internationally brewed beer or a kliņģeris (pretzel-shaped celebration cake). www.lamb.lv and the secrets of brewing, and try your own After your tour or workshop, surprise your taste hand at the craft. The best way to memorize More exciting things to see buds with a local rye bread dessert at the on-site 38 what you’ve just learned is to try all the tasters and do in Latvia! restaurant! Bicycle 37 paired with snacks. Keep your bicycle safe! 41 46 Bicycle paths • Use a sturdy bicycle lock! www.alusdarbnica.lv www.latvia.travel www.laci.lv • Old Riga - Imanta (13 km) - Jurmala • Do not leave your bicycle • Centre of Riga - Mezaparks (6,6 km) unattended for a long time. • Centre of Riga - Bergi (14 km) If possible, choose to leave it Legend www.liveriga.com Bicycle path / route Currency exchange somewhere that is guarded or Public transportation in Riga www.visitjurmala.lv monitored by surveillance cameras, Tourist information centre Marina Nature path Pharmacy or popular with people. For bicycle rental, itineraries, guided 46 Buses, trams and trolleybuses • Try to lock the frame and both tours and other information contact 1 Tourist site Shopping centre / market Observation tower Luggage storage • Locations: Brīvības iela 49/53, Prāgas iela 1, Spīķeru iela 1 wheels to the bicycle stand! local tourist information centres! • When leaving the bicycle, remove Accessible for people • www.rigassatiksme.lv 2 Panoramic view Post office Boat rental extra equipment! with disabilities • +371 80001919 Riga Central Railway Station Sightseeing boats Wild animals • Ticket: € 2 (in cash from a driver) / "E-talons" is cheaper if bought in advance! Check-in time • 5:30 - 23:30, night buses: Friday - Sunday 37. Kemeri Resort D | Ķemeri, Jūrmala  38. Kemeri National Park D An area loved Boat What does a resort smell like? The Lizard, a stone by birds, rich in flora, boasting sprawling white Other train stations Airport buss Old Riga One-way traffic sculpture at the mouth of a sulphur spring, sand beaches and vast swamps – perfect for a Microbuses Sightseeing boats in Riga Boat to Jurmala • www.rigasmikroautobusi.lv seems curious about that too. The resort’s history holiday in the great outdoors. Bring your walking Riga Coach Terminal Taxi Beach A10 Highway dates back to the 18th century when the ailing shoes and hike along the boardwalks, climb • Ticket: € 2 (in cash from a driver) / "E-talons" is cheaper if bought in advance! • Vecrīga, Amber Rīga and Aurora During summer you can get from noblemen began to come here for treatment. the viewing towers and hop on a bike to see as Riga International Airport Minibus Blue Flag beach Hotel www.rivercruises.lv the centre of Riga to Jurmala (Majori) H Trains Only a quiet park with romantic bridges and a much as you can. Or go barefoot on the beach • Darling, Maria, Rebeka and Laima on the New Way river motor boat. majestic hotel undergoing restoration, are left 37 or dedicated barefoot trail - a positive shock for 38 Riga Ferry terminal Car rental Free WiFi Car entry pass in Jurmala • www.pv.lv www.rigabycanal.lv Travel time is approx. 2.5 hours. www.pie-kapteina.lv here to speak of the former glory. www.visitjurmala.lv your senses. kemerunacionalaisparks.lv • Ticket price within the city limits: € 0,80