Riga, Latvia - Travel Guide

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Updated: 2026-08-08

Riga, the capital of Latvia, is a Baltic gem combining rich history with stunning Art Nouveau architecture. The city offers a fascinating cultural experience, with picturesque streets, vibrant markets, and lively nightlife, making it a perfect destination for an unforgettable city break.

Top things to do in Riga

Things to do in Riga include Old Town, House of the Blackheads, St. Peter's Church. Here are 15 places worth knowing, with a short note on each.

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A sample 3-day itinerary for Riga

Here is what 3 days in Riga look like when the planner builds them: stops grouped by proximity so no day doubles back, one full day at a time. The same route can be built for any length, from two days to a week.

Day 1

  1. Museum 'Jews in Latvia' and Jewish Community
  2. Latvian National Museum of Art · Centrs
  3. Kobe Clock
  4. National Museum of Art
  5. Former KGB Building
  6. Esplanade Park
  7. Koncertzāle Ave Sol

Day 2

  1. Central Market
  2. Red warehouses
  3. Latvian Academy of Sciences
  4. Choral Great Synagogue
  5. Riga Ghetto and Latvian Holocaust Museum · Maskavas Forštate
  6. Riga Ghetto Museum
  7. Rumbula Forest Memorial
  8. Riga Motor Museum
  9. National Library

Day 3

  1. Riga Castle · Old Town
  2. Three Brothers · Old Town
  3. Swedish Gate
  4. Old Town
  5. The Cat House
  6. Livu Square
  7. House of the Blackheads · Old Town
  8. Museum of the Occupation of Latvia
  9. Bastejkalns Park · Centrs
  10. Freedom Monument · Centrs

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Frequently asked questions

What are the top things to do in Riga?

Old Town, House of the Blackheads, St. Peter's Church, Central Market, Alberta Street, The House of the Black Cat and 9 more. House of the Blackheads: An impressive 14th-century Gothic building, a prominent symbol of Riga, meticulously restored to its original splendor.

What can you do in 3 days in Riga?

Day 1: Museum 'Jews in Latvia' and Jewish Community, Latvian National Museum of Art, Kobe Clock, National Museum of Art. Day 2: Central Market, Red warehouses, Latvian Academy of Sciences, Choral Great Synagogue. Day 3: Riga Castle, Three Brothers, Swedish Gate, Old Town.

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