First of all

The Dome Cathedral

The Dome Cathedral possesses one of the largest organs in the world and has excellent acoustics. International organ music festivals and foreign musicians’ guest appearances take place regularly.

Riga castle (Old Riga)

Riga castle was founded in 1330 after the old castle (Konventa Seta) was destroyed. In 1642 A new wing was built on the Daugava side.

Kazarmy Ekaba i gorodskaja stena

"Three Brothers" (Old Riga)

Three houses on Maza Pils street (Small Castle street). It is a fine example of the dwelling architecture of middle-age Riga.

The Swedish Gate (Old Riga)

The Swedish Gate was but through in Riga's fortress wall in 1689. It is the only city gate in Riga that retained its primordial looks.

The Powder Tower (Old Riga)

The only tower that remained of Riga's fortress wall. Built in the XIII century, it was the largest and protected the land entry of the city until the XVII century.

Tourist information centers in Riga, Latvia

The Freedom Monument (Center of Riga)

The Freedom Monument if a symbol of independent Latvia. From the moment Latvia acquired its independence a search for a suitable artistic solution began.

Cerkov' Sv. Petra

House of Blackheads (Old Riga)

The House of Blackheads was first mentioned in 1334. It was originally a place for citizen gatherings.

Jauniela

Ratusha

Chasy Lajma

The Great Guild

The house of the Great Guild was built in Middleages in 13th century! In this hall have had performances famous artists, like Rostopovich, Kremer, Maysky and others.

The Cat House (Old Riga)

According to the legend, a rich merchant, who was not desired in the Guild, where Germans ruled, built a house with cats on top with their backs to the Guild.

Konventa seta (Old Riga)

Since 1202 the castle of the Order Sword Brothers . The houses and yards near got called "konventa yard" according to the name of building type.

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