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Riga Guide Activities Activities RIGA GUIDE ACTIVITIES ACTIVITIES House of the Blackheads / Melngalvju nams Freedom Monument / Brivibas Piemineklis A E The iconic structure of Riga. A brilliant example of German medieval archi- Perhaps Riga's most beautiful sight, this monument commemorates the tecture where the mysteriously sounding Brotherhood of Blackheads used fallen heroes of the Latvian War of Independence. to meet. Brīvības iela, LV-1050, Riga, Latvia Svaru iela, LV-1050 Riga, Latvia GPS: N56.95146, E24.11327 GPS: N56.94724, E24.10694 Phone: Old Town Riga / Vecriga +371 67 044 300 F Explore the cobbled winding streets of the Old Town with picturesque buildings and spires, all set into an art noveau feel. Magical atmosphere. Riga Dom Cathedral / Rīgas Doms B Vecriga, LV-1050 Riga, Latvia Although a "Dom" with no dome, it is still the most impressive church in old GPS: N56.94727, E24.10671 Riga, a definite must-see. Doma laukums 1, LV-1050 Riga, Latvia St. Peter's Church / Svētā Pētera Evaņģēliski luteriskā baznīca GPS: N56.94916, E24.10419 G One of the oldest and most impressive churches in Riga. The town's skyline Phone: simply wouldn't be complete without this gothic building and its trademark +371 6721 3213 steeple. Skārņu iela 24, LV-1050 Riga, Latvia Riga Castle / Rīgas pils C GPS: N56.94780, E24.11025 Throughout its history the castle was rebuilt many times resulting into the Phone: interesting mix of styles and influences it is now. It serves as the presi- +371 7229426 dent's residence. Pils laukums 3, LV-1900 Riga, Latvia Three Brothers / Tris Brali GPS: N56.95090, E24.10040 H A picturesque sight of three buildings lined one after another, each built at Phone: a different point in time, thus capturing Riga's architectural history. +371 67 092 106 Mazā Pils iela 19, LV-1050 Riga, Latvia GPS: N56.95035, E24.10454 Jauniela D Phone: Riga's most picturesque street surrounded by old colourful buildings in the +371 67 220 779 very heart of the city. A must-see. Jauniela, LV-1050 Riga, Latvia The Black Cat House / Melnais Kakis I GPS: N56.94849, E24.10540 Legend has it, that the owner of the house placed the black cats facing away from the Great Guild after he was denied membership in it. Meistaru iela 10, LV-1050 Riga, Latvia GPS: N56.95014, E24.10838 2 3 ACTIVITIES ACTIVITIES The Small Guild / Mazā Ģilde The Museum of the Occupation of Latvia / Latvijas okupāci- J N The little sibling of the Large Guild may be a bit younger, but dare we say jas muzejs even more beautiful in its Neo-Gothic robe. Explore the recent not-so-bright history of Latvia during the Nazi and later the Soviet regime – the history of resistance and defiance. Amatu iela 3/5, LV-1050 Riga, Latvia GPS: N56.94953, E24.10823 Latviešu strēlnieku laukums, LV-1050 Riga, Latvia Phone: GPS: N56.94707, E24.10634 +371 67 223 772 Phone: +371 67 212 715 Swedish Gate / Zviedru varti K The only gate surviving from the former city wall surrounding Riga; a cosy Triangula Bastion O little place you shouldn't miss on your tour of the town. A unique mix of modern and historic. Remnants of medieval fortifications with stunning views of the city lie right next to a steel and glass office build- Torņa iela 11, LV-1050 Riga, Latvia ing. GPS: N56.95143, E24.10641 11. novembra krastmala 17, LV-1050 Riga, Latvia GPS: N56.94825, E24.10205 St. John's Church / Svētā Jāņa Evaņģēliski luteriskā baznīca L Phone: A traditional lutheran church with an interesting interior. Well worth visit- +371 67 509 854 ing during your walks about town. Jāņa ielā 7, LV-1050 Riga, Latvia St. Jacob's Cathedral Riga / Svētā Jēkaba katedrāle GPS: N56.94758, E24.11041 P The majestic catholic cathedral with a tumultuous history overlooks the Old Phone: Town since early 13th century. +371 67 224 028 Jēkaba iela 9, LV-1050 Riga, Latvia GPS: N56.95077, E24.10438 Riga Central Market / Rīgas Centrāltirgus M Phone: The biggest market in Europe lets you experience the true atmosphere of +371 67 326 419 Eastern European bazaars. And you can buy simply anything in here. Centrāltirgus iela 3-5, LV-1050 Riga, Latvia Moscow Suburb / Maskavas forštate GPS: N56.94403, E24.11443 Q One of the oldest parts of town is home to various sights such as the Cen- Phone: tral Market or the Jesus Church, the largest wooden building in Latvia. +371 67229985 Lāčplēša iela, LV-1003 Riga, Latvia GPS: N56.93997, E24.12980 4 5 ACTIVITIES ACTIVITIES The Large Guild / Lielā Ģilde Latvian Ethnographic Open Air Museum / Latvijas Etnogrā- R V A former proud guild house, the decorative building now houses the Lat- fiskais Brīvdabas Muzejs vian National Symphony Orchestra. Experience true immersion into the traditional Latvian way of life in this open air museum set in beautiful countryside. Amatu iela 6, LV-1050 Rīga, Latvia GPS: N56.94977, E24.10783 Brīvības gatve 440, LV-1024 Riga, Latvia Phone: GPS: N56.99223, E24.24871 +371 721 3798 Phone: +371 67 994 510 Powder Tower / Pulvertornis S According to legend the tower used to be stacked with gunpowder. Fact is, Nativity of Christ Cathedral Riga / Kristus Piedzimšanas W it was used as a defence tower, as can be seen from the round-shots in the pareizticīgo katedrāle walls. The impressive orthodox cathedral built in Neo-Byzantine style represents the important Russian influence in Riga. Smilšu iela 20, LV-1050 Riga, Latvia GPS: N56.95124, E24.10885 Brīvības iela, LV-1050 Riga, Latvia GPS: N56.95372, E24.11606 Bastion Hill / Bastejkalns T A beautiful and calm park right in the very centre of the city only a few Esplanade Park / Esplanade Parks X steps away from the major sights. Come here to sit down and rest. A calm and pleasant park just outside of Old Town, near to other sights. A perfect place for some rest after tiresome sight-seeing. Basteja bulvāris, LV-1050 Riga, Latvia GPS: N56.95196, E24.11048 Kalpaka bulvāris, LV-1050 Riga, Latvia GPS: N56.95445, E24.11437 Riga Radio & TV Tower / Rīgas radio un televīzijas tornis U One of the tallest towers in Europe and a popular attraction, the rocket-like St. Saviour's Anglican Church / Svētā Pestītāja baznīcā Rīgā Y structure offers breath-taking panoramas of Riga. A fine example of Latvia's religious diversity. A standard-bearer of the An- glican church among all the lutheran, orthodox and catholic shrines. Zaķusalas krastmala 1, LV-1050 Riga, Latvia GPS: N56.92397, E24.13889 Anglikāņu iela 2, LV-1050 Riga, Latvia Phone: GPS: N56.94998, E24.10218 +371 7108600 6 7 ACTIVITIES ACTIVITIES Kemeru National Park / Ķemeru nacionālais parks Z A beautiful park just 50km outside of Riga. The most popular nature resort in the Baltics features moorlands and mineral springs. Ķemeru nacionālais parks, LV-2012 Jūrmala, Latvia GPS: N56.95284, E23.51297 Phone: +371 67 730 078 8 .
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