Top 5 Must Do's in Riga
Edit This
Riga is charming city of ancient east European culture, heritage architecture and a fast growing contemporary identity. The Riga Must Do’s guide offers visitors information on the best places to see and things to do in this eclectic Latvian Capital.
1. The Riga Cathedral
The Riga Cathedral is an emblematic tourist attraction that has its foundations in the early 13th century and is built in a brilliant fusion of Romanesque and Gothic style architecture. The museum housed inside the cathedral exhibits memorabilia from the World War days. The star attraction at the museum is the famous organ, that was created by Waclker & Co and embellished with carvings in the early 17th century.
2. Central Market
Central Market is one of the best places to experience an authentic Latvian flavor. Hobnob with the locals and strike interesting conversations to unearth the finer points and quirks of Riga’s culture while buying fresh local produce. The market is a column of pavilions, which were once war hangars. Visitors can buy some excellent meat and cheese in this part of the town.
3. The Latvian National Opera
Visit the Latvian Opera for a taste of region’s penchant for enthralling performing arts. The center hosts a gamut of theatrical events like operas, musical concerts, ballet performances and many more depending on the season. The annual Opera Festival held in June is worth visiting for the sheer finesse of its performances and moderately priced tickets.
4. Bastejkalns Park and Freedom Monument
This picturesque attraction bifurcates the ancient town from the new city center and is a favorite tourist haunt for its lush green expanses and the Freedom Monument that is housed just outside the park at the Brivibas intersection. If you’re visibly touched by the accounts of Latvia’s freedom from occupational forces, it is a customary ritual to leave some flowers at the monument.
5. Riga's Art Nouveau District
Situated a little down the main Elizabeth Street are fantastic places to catch a snapshot of Riga’s kaleidoscopic culture. The street is filled with innumerable illustrations of Riga’s rendezvous with art nouveau. Art students and connoisseurs from all over Europe frequent this place for its lively artistic buzz and an inspirational aura.
[add Must do]
1. The Riga Cathedral
The Riga Cathedral is an emblematic tourist attraction that has its foundations in the early 13th century and is built in a brilliant fusion of Romanesque and Gothic style architecture. The museum housed inside the cathedral exhibits memorabilia from the World War days. The star attraction at the museum is the famous organ, that was created by Waclker & Co and embellished with carvings in the early 17th century.
2. Central Market
Central Market is one of the best places to experience an authentic Latvian flavor. Hobnob with the locals and strike interesting conversations to unearth the finer points and quirks of Riga’s culture while buying fresh local produce. The market is a column of pavilions, which were once war hangars. Visitors can buy some excellent meat and cheese in this part of the town.
3. The Latvian National Opera
Visit the Latvian Opera for a taste of region’s penchant for enthralling performing arts. The center hosts a gamut of theatrical events like operas, musical concerts, ballet performances and many more depending on the season. The annual Opera Festival held in June is worth visiting for the sheer finesse of its performances and moderately priced tickets.
4. Bastejkalns Park and Freedom Monument
This picturesque attraction bifurcates the ancient town from the new city center and is a favorite tourist haunt for its lush green expanses and the Freedom Monument that is housed just outside the park at the Brivibas intersection. If you’re visibly touched by the accounts of Latvia’s freedom from occupational forces, it is a customary ritual to leave some flowers at the monument.
5. Riga's Art Nouveau District
Situated a little down the main Elizabeth Street are fantastic places to catch a snapshot of Riga’s kaleidoscopic culture. The street is filled with innumerable illustrations of Riga’s rendezvous with art nouveau. Art students and connoisseurs from all over Europe frequent this place for its lively artistic buzz and an inspirational aura.
