Guidebook for Rīga
Sightseeing
Riga Town Hall Square or Rātslaukums in Latvian, has been a pivotal place in Riga history since early 1200-ies when Riga as city was founded. It's located in Old town.
11 locals recommend
Rātslaukums
1A Kaļķu ielaRiga Town Hall Square or Rātslaukums in Latvian, has been a pivotal place in Riga history since early 1200-ies when Riga as city was founded. It's located in Old town.
This is the most dense architecture filled street. If you are around this is good way to go to old city. But it will be most enjoyable with a guide.
86 locals recommend
Albert Street
10 Alberta ielaThis is the most dense architecture filled street. If you are around this is good way to go to old city. But it will be most enjoyable with a guide.
Quite stunning art nouveau exteriors- and a few interiors- to be seen along some pretty tree lined streets.
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Quite stunning art nouveau exteriors- and a few interiors- to be seen along some pretty tree lined streets.
This monument means so much to the people of Latvia. A huge monument. Has tacky led lights at night, but overall impressive. People are leaving flowers on the monument, which looks and feels nice.
109 locals recommend
The Freedom Monument
This monument means so much to the people of Latvia. A huge monument. Has tacky led lights at night, but overall impressive. People are leaving flowers on the monument, which looks and feels nice.
Arts & Culture
This building is in an area where the architecture is what Riga is all about. Has the appearance of an ancient Greek Temple from the facade. You can't miss having a look when in the City.
137 locals recommend
Latvian National Opera
3 Aspazijas bulvārisThis building is in an area where the architecture is what Riga is all about. Has the appearance of an ancient Greek Temple from the facade. You can't miss having a look when in the City.
Kgb Building File No. 1914/2014
A fascinating insight into the KGB and a prison/facility that has been left untouched since independence was gained a quarter of a century ago.
8 locals recommend
Brīvības iela 61
61 Brīvības ielaKgb Building File No. 1914/2014
A fascinating insight into the KGB and a prison/facility that has been left untouched since independence was gained a quarter of a century ago.
Forum Cinemas
8 13. janvāra ielaBiggest cinema.
The Museum is a history of the two occupations - the Nazi and the Communist. There are films, artefacts and reconstructions which give you a feel for life under occupation. There are guided tours and
27 locals recommend
The Museum of the Occupation of Latvia
1 Raiņa bulvārisThe Museum is a history of the two occupations - the Nazi and the Communist. There are films, artefacts and reconstructions which give you a feel for life under occupation. There are guided tours and
Food Scene
A trip to Vincent's is a pricy proposition. But the food is incredible. Plus great wines topped off with brilliant service.Chef has created meals for many celebrities - Queen Elizabeth, President Bush
50 locals recommend
Vincents Restaurant
19 Elizabetes ielaA trip to Vincent's is a pricy proposition. But the food is incredible. Plus great wines topped off with brilliant service.Chef has created meals for many celebrities - Queen Elizabeth, President Bush
A place with a view, a place with a style, a place with a food. Hidden from city rush, relaxed yet elegant restaurant with a smart menu and impeccably trained staff.
38 locals recommend
Aqua Luna
5 k-5 Andrejostas ielaA place with a view, a place with a style, a place with a food. Hidden from city rush, relaxed yet elegant restaurant with a smart menu and impeccably trained staff.
Wonderful food, a great choice of wine, nice service. Make sure to book in advance, it's crowded even during weekday.
52 locals recommend
Riviera
31 Dzirnavu iela Wonderful food, a great choice of wine, nice service. Make sure to book in advance, it's crowded even during weekday.
The bar is on the 26 fllor and has easy access via the glass lift that travels up the outside of the building.
91 locals recommend
Skyline bar
55 Elizabetes ielaThe bar is on the 26 fllor and has easy access via the glass lift that travels up the outside of the building.
Ausekļa iela 7
7 Ausekļa ielaItalian restaurant.
Drinks & Nightlife
Place is very popular in Riga. Excellent choice of wines. This is the place to go with friends and drink wine all night long :)
40 locals recommend
Wine Studio
10 Elizabetes ielaPlace is very popular in Riga. Excellent choice of wines. This is the place to go with friends and drink wine all night long :)
Everything Else
It's right in the heart of Riga. Not a noisy place, got a good vibe being there. Have a quick look around if you're nearby before heading elsewhere in Riga.
132 locals recommend
Vermanes Garden
2D Tērbatas ielaIt's right in the heart of Riga. Not a noisy place, got a good vibe being there. Have a quick look around if you're nearby before heading elsewhere in Riga.
More modern shopping center with lots of the usual stores selling shoes, jewellery, electronics etc.
216 locals recommend
Galerija Centrs
16 Audēju ielaMore modern shopping center with lots of the usual stores selling shoes, jewellery, electronics etc.
Riga National Zoological Garden
1 Meža prospektsZoo
The one and only Riga’s cocktail lounge in the sky located on the 26th floor of Radisson Blu Hotel Latvija and featuring the best view in the city.
12 locals recommend
Radisson Blu Latvija Conference & Spa Hotel, Riga
55 Elizabetes ielaThe one and only Riga’s cocktail lounge in the sky located on the 26th floor of Radisson Blu Hotel Latvija and featuring the best view in the city.
Shopping
Flying Tiger Copenhagen
71 Dzirnavu ielaShopping center.
Stockmann
8 13. janvāra ielaBrand Store, where is located Cinema as well.