Riga sights: Riga Castle, the National Museum of Art and 4 more
From the National Museum of Art to Riga Castle: the Powder Tower, the Swedish Gate and its legend, the Three Brothers and the cathedral organ. Checked October 2026.
Riga
Team-Building activity in Riga
Riga, the vibrant capital of Latvia, where stunning Art Nouveau architecture meets a rich history and dynamic culture along the
Family Activity in Riga
Riga, a city where medieval charm meets modern vibrancy, is a treasure trove of experiences perfect for families. But how
St Peter’s Church in Riga: The Rooster Spire and the 72 m View
St Peter’s Church in Riga: a spire lost and rebuilt since 1666, the gilded rooster, the legend of the glass and the 72 m viewing gallery. Checked October 2026.
House of the Blackheads in Riga: Lost in 1948, Rebuilt by 1999
The House of the Blackheads in Riga: who the Blackheads were, how it was blown up in 1948 and rebuilt by 1999, and what to spot on the facade. Checked October 2026.
Riga Cathedral: The 1884 Walcker Organ and the 1595 Rooster
Riga Cathedral: founded in 1211, the Baltic states’ largest medieval church, with the 6,718-pipe Walcker organ of 1884 and the 1595 rooster. Checked October 2026.
Riga Castle: A Witness to Centuries of Latvian History
Riga Castle, an imposing structure overlooking the Daugava River, stands as a testament to the city’s rich and complex history.
The Three Brothers in Riga: Three Centuries in Three Houses
The Three Brothers in Riga: three houses from about 1490, 1646 and the late 1600s, the Soli Deo Gloria portal, the mask on No. 21. Checked October 2026.
Swedish Gate in Riga: Last City Gate and the Executioner’s Rose
The Swedish Gate in Riga: why it was cut through a house in 1698, the walled-up girl and executioner’s rose legends, and what to see nearby. Checked October 2026.
Powder Tower in Riga: Nine Cannonballs and the War Museum
The Powder Tower in Riga: from the 1330 Sand Tower to the Latvian War Museum, the nine Russian cannonballs in its walls and what is nearby. Checked October 2026.
Laima Clock in Riga: The City’s Meeting Point Since 1924
The Laima Clock in Riga: from the 1924 ‘Big Clock’ to Laima’s name in 1936, the 2017 redesign and why Latvians meet ‘at luck’. Checked October 2026.
Freedom Monument in Riga: Milda, the Three Stars and the Guards
The Freedom Monument in Riga: who Milda is, what her three stars mean, how it survived Soviet rule and when the guard changes. Checked October 2026.