Old Riga, Latvia
Old Riga is the very heart of the capital and the oldest part of the city, which has been included in the UNESCO World Heritage List since 1997.
Tourists love walking around the Old Town with its narrow cobbled streets, cozy cafes and restaurants, and stunning architecture. Most of the buildings have the status of architectural monuments. Here, you can enjoy the outstanding blend of baroque, classicism, modernism, romance and gothic.
Some important sights of Old Riga:
• Dome Cathedral;
• House of the Blackheads;
• St. Peter’s Church;
• Monument of Freedom;
• Riga Castle;
• “Three Brothers” building complex;
• Powder tower;
• “Bremen Town Musicians” monument;
• Alberta Street;
• Cat House.
Location:
Vecrīga
