Guidebook for Rīga
Arts & Culture
The Popular Front Museum (PFM) is one of the repositories of the Latvian contemporary history’s testimonies. In the museum’s collection there are unique evidences (objects, documents), which tell about the Latvian people’s struggle for freedom, about the Third Awakening. Visitors can get acquainted with the documents, photographs, news-reels that depict the events of the Awakening times.
And its right next to the house!
Museum of the Popular Front of Latvia
The Popular Front Museum (PFM) is one of the repositories of the Latvian contemporary history’s testimonies. In the museum’s collection there are unique evidences (objects, documents), which tell about the Latvian people’s struggle for freedom, about the Third Awakening. Visitors can get acquainted with the documents, photographs, news-reels that depict the events of the Awakening times.
And its right next to the house!
The Museum reveals Latvia's history from 1940 until 1991, when occupations by both the Soviet Union and Nazi Germany were experienced.
THE MUSEUM HAS LEFT its permanent premises in the Square of Latvian Riflemen (Latviešu strēlnieku laukums 1) to temporary premises at 7 Raiņa Boulevard, where the temporary exposition may be viewed in four exposition halls.
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Museo de la Ocupación de Letonia
1 Raiņa bulvārisThe Museum reveals Latvia's history from 1940 until 1991, when occupations by both the Soviet Union and Nazi Germany were experienced.
THE MUSEUM HAS LEFT its permanent premises in the Square of Latvian Riflemen (Latviešu strēlnieku laukums 1) to temporary premises at 7 Raiņa Boulevard, where the temporary exposition may be viewed in four exposition halls.
The Corner House, a project by the Occupation Museum, provides the opportunity for the wider public to gain insight into the former KGB, or ‘Cheka’, headquarters in Riga by preparing an exhibition on the institution’s operation in Latvia and a tour of the building.
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The Left Door Bar
12 Antonijas ielaThe Corner House, a project by the Occupation Museum, provides the opportunity for the wider public to gain insight into the former KGB, or ‘Cheka’, headquarters in Riga by preparing an exhibition on the institution’s operation in Latvia and a tour of the building.
The Mentzendorff House, with its 17th–18th century atmosphere, is the only museum of its kind in the Baltics. The museum introduces visitors to the traditions of a wealthy Rigan’s household.
Mentzendorff House
18 Grēcinieku ielaThe Mentzendorff House, with its 17th–18th century atmosphere, is the only museum of its kind in the Baltics. The museum introduces visitors to the traditions of a wealthy Rigan’s household.
The largest repository of assets related to the history of Latvia. The Museum was established in 1869 and has a stock of more than a million items – a unique collection of archaeological, ethnographic, numismatic, historic and artistic items. In the main exhibition, Latvia’s history is reflected from ancient times until the beginning of the 20th century.
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National History Museum of Latvia
32 Brīvības bulvārisThe largest repository of assets related to the history of Latvia. The Museum was established in 1869 and has a stock of more than a million items – a unique collection of archaeological, ethnographic, numismatic, historic and artistic items. In the main exhibition, Latvia’s history is reflected from ancient times until the beginning of the 20th century.
The Museum exposition reveals Latvia’s military political history with a special emphasis on the 20th century, a period during which the Latvian people had to fight to gain their independence on two occasions.
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Latvian War Museum
20 Smilšu ielaThe Museum exposition reveals Latvia’s military political history with a special emphasis on the 20th century, a period during which the Latvian people had to fight to gain their independence on two occasions.
This is the oldest public museum in Latvia and one of the oldest in Europe, the origin of which dates back to 1773.
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Museo de Historia y Navegación de Riga
4 Palasta ielaThis is the oldest public museum in Latvia and one of the oldest in Europe, the origin of which dates back to 1773.
The visitors can see the development of medical history from the times of ethno medicine till the mid 20th century in thematic or overview excursions, as well as enjoy a unique exhibition concerning outer biology and medicine.
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Pauls Stradiņš Museum for History of Medicine
1 Antonijas ielaThe visitors can see the development of medical history from the times of ethno medicine till the mid 20th century in thematic or overview excursions, as well as enjoy a unique exhibition concerning outer biology and medicine.
Latvian National Museum of Artis the most significant depository in the nation for works of art. Reopened in May 2016, the building itself has been upgraded, modernized but its majestic beauty from a long-gone era - preserved.
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Museo Nacional de Arte de Letonia
1 Jaņa Rozentāla laukumsLatvian National Museum of Artis the most significant depository in the nation for works of art. Reopened in May 2016, the building itself has been upgraded, modernized but its majestic beauty from a long-gone era - preserved.
Rīga is one of the few European cities where Art Nouveau architecture, art and design objects have survived in great numbers. It is even called "the metropolis of Art Nouveau". There are 800 Art Nouveau buildings in Rīga, mostly located in the city's centre - particularly on Alberta Street. Riga Art Nouveau Centre can also be found on this street, in the former apartment of the renowned Latvian architect Konstantīns Pēkšēns, who lived and worked here till 1907 and designed this beautiful building.
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Riga Art Nouveau
13 Alberta ielaRīga is one of the few European cities where Art Nouveau architecture, art and design objects have survived in great numbers. It is even called "the metropolis of Art Nouveau". There are 800 Art Nouveau buildings in Rīga, mostly located in the city's centre - particularly on Alberta Street. Riga Art Nouveau Centre can also be found on this street, in the former apartment of the renowned Latvian architect Konstantīns Pēkšēns, who lived and worked here till 1907 and designed this beautiful building.
Porcelain - so sophisticated, luxurious and fragile, yet unimaginably different in the hands of inspired artists. The Riga Porcelain Museum unveils the exciting world of porcelain design development and manufacturing traditions from the middle of the 19th century until the 1990s and contemporary processes of porcelain art. The museum's collection consists of almost 8,000 objects.
Riga Porcelain Museum
9/11 Kalēju ielaPorcelain - so sophisticated, luxurious and fragile, yet unimaginably different in the hands of inspired artists. The Riga Porcelain Museum unveils the exciting world of porcelain design development and manufacturing traditions from the middle of the 19th century until the 1990s and contemporary processes of porcelain art. The museum's collection consists of almost 8,000 objects.
The Sun Museum's permanent collection has almost 400 various sun symbols, ornaments and works of art from Latvia and all over the world. In the museum's creative workshop, visitors are offered to paint a plaster sun provided by the museum any way they like.
Sun Museum
30 Vaļņu ielaThe Sun Museum's permanent collection has almost 400 various sun symbols, ornaments and works of art from Latvia and all over the world. In the museum's creative workshop, visitors are offered to paint a plaster sun provided by the museum any way they like.
The Museum of Decorative and Design Art is located in the former St. George’s Church building (1204), which is the oldest stone building in Riga. It features seven collections of decorative and design art work.
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Museum of Decorative Art and Design
10 Skārņu ielaThe Museum of Decorative and Design Art is located in the former St. George’s Church building (1204), which is the oldest stone building in Riga. It features seven collections of decorative and design art work.
The Art Museum Riga Bourse is located in the historical centre of Riga and represents a new type of museums; the museum was opened in 2011. The museum offers to experience interrelation between East and West, as well as a dialogue between the classics and modernity. An important aspect of the new museum is harmony between the acquisition of knowledge and recreation, as well as the breaking down of barriers between various forms of culture.
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Museo de Arte de Riga Birza
6 Doma laukumsThe Art Museum Riga Bourse is located in the historical centre of Riga and represents a new type of museums; the museum was opened in 2011. The museum offers to experience interrelation between East and West, as well as a dialogue between the classics and modernity. An important aspect of the new museum is harmony between the acquisition of knowledge and recreation, as well as the breaking down of barriers between various forms of culture.
Sightseeing
Riga's St.Peter's Church dominates the cityscape as the tallest spire, and as one of the oldest and most valuable monumental architecture edifices in the Baltic States from the Middle Ages. St.Peter's is the tallest of the Riga churches, a significant landmark, and a prime example of the 13th century Gothic style. It is possible to go up into the tower and see Riga from the eagles eye.
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St. Peter's Church
1 Reformācijas LaukumsRiga's St.Peter's Church dominates the cityscape as the tallest spire, and as one of the oldest and most valuable monumental architecture edifices in the Baltic States from the Middle Ages. St.Peter's is the tallest of the Riga churches, a significant landmark, and a prime example of the 13th century Gothic style. It is possible to go up into the tower and see Riga from the eagles eye.
Dome Square is the largest square in the Old Town. It is deemed to be the heart of the city as all activities meet here, flowing in from seven streets like seven arteries. The square has seen many events significant to Latvia in the past 20 years. The square has a marked point where you can stand and see all three golden cockerels on top of Old Town's churches. The square itself is surrounded by buildings from the 19th and early 20th century.
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Doma laukums
Doma laukumsDome Square is the largest square in the Old Town. It is deemed to be the heart of the city as all activities meet here, flowing in from seven streets like seven arteries. The square has seen many events significant to Latvia in the past 20 years. The square has a marked point where you can stand and see all three golden cockerels on top of Old Town's churches. The square itself is surrounded by buildings from the 19th and early 20th century.
It's hard to believe that the Square once was the site of the Riga River, which was a shipping route for transporting Latvian grain up to the 16th century. Later it was called the Rīdzene River and even Rīdziņa as it gradually became narrower. Today, along the old route of the river, pavement wears away the shoes of countless Rigans and visitors to the city, and beautiful flower-beds remind one of the past times.
Līvu laukums
Līvu laukumsIt's hard to believe that the Square once was the site of the Riga River, which was a shipping route for transporting Latvian grain up to the 16th century. Later it was called the Rīdzene River and even Rīdziņa as it gradually became narrower. Today, along the old route of the river, pavement wears away the shoes of countless Rigans and visitors to the city, and beautiful flower-beds remind one of the past times.
Today, Strēlnieku (Latvian Riflemen) Square features the Museum of Occupation of Latvia and a monument. The ensemble was designed and set up in late 1960s.
Latviešu strēlnieku laukums
Latviešu strēlnieku laukumsToday, Strēlnieku (Latvian Riflemen) Square features the Museum of Occupation of Latvia and a monument. The ensemble was designed and set up in late 1960s.
he House of the Blackheads, originally called the New House, was built in 1334. It has been reconstructed several times from 1522, when stones where set next to the doors, to the late-19th century, when lion figures where set above the front doors and St. George's figure appeared in the annex.
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House of the Black Heads
7 Rātslaukumshe House of the Blackheads, originally called the New House, was built in 1334. It has been reconstructed several times from 1522, when stones where set next to the doors, to the late-19th century, when lion figures where set above the front doors and St. George's figure appeared in the annex.
Drinks & Nightlife
Great atmosphere, almost right next to the house on an interesting, tiny, historical street.
The Armoury Bar
11 Vecpilsētas ielaGreat atmosphere, almost right next to the house on an interesting, tiny, historical street.
everything is there.
-food, its a cafe during the day.
-bar
-club
-careoke
-biljard
-and if you crave something sweet, there are cakes too!
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Reiterna nams
2 Mārstaļu ielaeverything is there.
-food, its a cafe during the day.
-bar
-club
-careoke
-biljard
-and if you crave something sweet, there are cakes too!
Food Scene
Rocket Bean
21 Kalēju ielaSmall, but great place to drink coffee.
Key to Riga
8a Doma laukumsAn interesting place to eat.
The restaurant ROZENGRĀLS is located in the centre of Old Riga on the Rozena Street. These premises were mentioned in the scripts in 1293 as the most ancient wine-vault and festival place of the Riga City Council!
In the largest room of the restaurant with a 4-meter high arches is still the only well in Riga and medieval fragment of the first defensive wall, built in 1201!
If you want to exeprience of your lifetime, visit this place!
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Rozengrāls
Rozena ielaThe restaurant ROZENGRĀLS is located in the centre of Old Riga on the Rozena Street. These premises were mentioned in the scripts in 1293 as the most ancient wine-vault and festival place of the Riga City Council!
In the largest room of the restaurant with a 4-meter high arches is still the only well in Riga and medieval fragment of the first defensive wall, built in 1201!
If you want to exeprience of your lifetime, visit this place!
Teātra iela 2
2 Teātra ielaFor those who crave delicious fast food, even in the middle of the night.
Parks & Nature
Vērmanes Garden Park is Riga's second oldest public park; the numerous benches are always occupied by Rigans and visitors to the city, the historic open-air stage features various concerts, and children have fun on the park's playground.
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Vermanes Garden
2D Tērbatas ielaVērmanes Garden Park is Riga's second oldest public park; the numerous benches are always occupied by Rigans and visitors to the city, the historic open-air stage features various concerts, and children have fun on the park's playground.
Kronvalda Park (originally Strēlnieku Garden) is 11.92 hectares in area, with the city canal running through it. Bordering Elizabetes, Kr. Valdemāra streets, Kronvalda and Kalpaka boulevards.
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Kronvalda Park
12 Kalpaka bulvārisKronvalda Park (originally Strēlnieku Garden) is 11.92 hectares in area, with the city canal running through it. Bordering Elizabetes, Kr. Valdemāra streets, Kronvalda and Kalpaka boulevards.
This centrally-located park is 8.75 hectares large, and surrounded by Elizabetes, Kalpaka, Krišjāņa Valdemāra and Brīvības streets.
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Esplanāde
This centrally-located park is 8.75 hectares large, and surrounded by Elizabetes, Kalpaka, Krišjāņa Valdemāra and Brīvības streets.
Shopping
all you need for shopping you can find there.
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Galerija Centrs
16 Audēju ielaall you need for shopping you can find there.
Latvijas balzams veikals
68 Dzirnavu ielaTry some authentic Latvian Black balsam.
Rimi Grēcinieku
22 Grēcinieku ielagrocery shop