S I G H T S E E I N G RĪGA

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1 S I G H T S E E I N G RĪGA

2 2 TOWN HALL 1 Town Hall Square, or Rātslaukums, lies facing the stone bridge in the Old Town. In the Middle Ages, it served as an open-air market. During the World War II the square was completely destroyed. However, today the Town Hall has been fully rebuilt, just like the House of Blackheads, Schwabe s House and the statue of Roland. Here one can also see the Soviet Era building from the 1970s that housed the Occupation Museum. The Occupation Museum s exhibition has been temporarily moved to Raiņa bulvāris 7 With Riga Pass - free guided walking tour of the Old Town. Starts at 10:30 in the Town Hall Square. Riga Tourist Information Centres Rātslaukums 6, ph Kaļķu iela 16, ph Riga International Coach Terminal Prāgas iela 1, ph Working hours: 09:00 19:00 (May September) 10:00 18:00 (October April) info@rigatic.lv Riga Tourism Development Bureau Photos: from the archives of the Tourism department of the Investment and Development Agency of Latvia and Riga Tourism Development Bureau THE HOUSE OF BLACKHEADS 2 The House of Blackheads was constructed in the 14th century and housed a guild for unmarried merchants. It was the most prestigious and grand building in the city at the time. The building was severely ravaged and pillaged during WWII. In 1999, the House of Blackheads was restored as a precise replica of the original building, with its characteristic Dutch Renaissance style façade and astounding ceiling paintings. The House of the Blackheads is available for public viewing. Rātslaukums 7. ST. PETER S CHURCH 3 St. Peter s Church is an imposing red brick edifice, originally built from timber in 1209, then rebuilt in stone. A lift inside the spire takes visitors to a panorama platform offering a fantastic view over the red roofs of the Old Town and across the River Daugava. Reformācijas laukums 1 With Riga Pass - 50% off the entrance fee to the viewing platform in Riga St. Peter s Church

3 3 4 LATVIAN NATIONAL OPERA 4 The opera house, which is located next to the city canal, is the pride of Latvian musical and cultural life. It was constructed in 1863 as the German Theater. In 1995 a full restoration was completed. The building has excellent acoustic properties and serves as a venue for world class opera, ballet and pop music performances. The exterior of the building shows similarities to Moscow Bolshoi Theater. The interior is finely decorated. Aspazijas bulvāris 3 DOME 7 In the heart of the Old Riga, there is the largest square, Dome Square. The square s current appearance goes back to the 1930s when a portion of its medieval buildings was torn down. On the edge of the square one can see Riga Cathedral. It was built as Bishop Albert s Cathedral in 1211 and has since been rebuilt several times, so today it displays a mixture of late Romanesque, early Gothic and Baroque architectural styles. The cathedral is famous for its organ, which is used in many concerts and recitals. THE FREEDOM MONUMENT 5The Freedom Monument is a symbol of the Latvian independence and one of Riga s major landmarks. Standing on the main street Brīvības iela it can be seen from far away. Its three stars rise above the trees of the city s central parks. To the north of the Freedom Monument near the city canal is one of Riga s sand hills Bastejkalns, which is a part of the green belt around the Old Town. LĪVU 6 Līvu Square is relatively new, built in the middle of the 20th century after World War II. An interesting complex of 18th century residential buildings has been preserved here, as well as the Great Guild Hall (merchants association) and the Small Guild Hall (craftsmen s association), built in the 18th century and boasting rich and decorated interiors. In summer, a number of outdoor cafes operate in Līvu Square, and in the evenings there are outdoor concerts, restaurants, clubs and never a shortage of people. ART MUSEUM RIGA BOURSE 8 The building of the Art Museum Riga Bourse is an architectural monument of national importance. It was built from 1852 to 1855, with its design based on the forms of Venetian Renaissance palazzo, symbolizing wealth and abundance. The building has been completely restored and now houses the Art Museum Riga Bourse. Its splendid interior with plenty of gilded surfaces and artificial marble makes the Riga Bourse one of the must-see sites in Riga. The museum regularly curates international exhibition projects as well as various cultural and art events. Doma laukums 6 MUSEUM OF THE HISTORY OF RIGA AND NAVIGATION 9The Museum of the History of Riga and Navigation is the oldest public museum in Latvia and one of the oldest in Europe, the origin of which dates back to It is located in a significant 13th 20th century architectural monument the Riga Cathedral ensemble, which apart from the church comprises the gothic Cross Gallery, and a museum, the pride of which is the Column Hall from the 18th century. The Museum s 16 exposition halls tell about the creation and development of Riga over more than 800 years, as well as the history of shipping in the territory of Latvia from the 10th century until today. Palasta iela 4 With Riga Pass - 50% off the entrance fee in the Museum of the History of Riga and Navigation.

4 CITADELES ALDARU EKSPORTA SAKARU AUSEKĻA KRONVALDA BULVĀRIS VĪLANDES RŪPNIECĪBAS PULKVEŽA BRIEŽA KRONVALDA PARKS KRONVALDA PARK MEDNIEKU N.RĒRIHA ALBERTA STRĒLNIEKU STRĒLNIEKU IE KALPAKA BULVĀRIS 10 ANTONIJAS JURA ALUNĀNA DZIRNAVU ANDREJA PUMPURA JERUZĀLEMES ANTONIJAS ZAĻĀ EMIĻA MELNGAIĻA DZIRNAVU SKOLAS K. VALDEMĀRA AS ĢERTRŪDES LĀČPLĒŠA STABU SKOLAS BAZNĪCAS BAZNĪCAS IE Ģ MIĶEĻA K. VALDEMĀRA 15 BRĪVĪBAS BLAUMAŅA EKSPORTA EKSPORTA MUITAS MUITAS K. VALDEMĀRA KRONVALDA BULVĀRIS JĒKABA Z.A. MEIEROVICA BULVĀRIS KALPAKA BULVĀRIS RAIŅA BULVĀRIS ESPLANĀDE BRĪVĪBAS BULVĀRIS 14 TĒRBATAS TĒRBATAS DZIRNAVU VANŠU TILTS Daugava 12 DAUGAVAS GĀTE POĻU GĀTE PILS 11.NOVEMBRA KRASTMALA CASTLE ANGLIKĀŅU ARSENĀLA AKLĀ NOLIKTAVAS TORŅA KLOSTERA M. PILS MŪKU MIESNIEKU BĪSKAPA GĀTE KLOSTERA M. MIESNIEKU HERDERA PILS PALASTA JACOBS M. PILS 9 JĒKABA JAUN JĒKABA 11 8 DOMA DOMS JAUN M. JAUN M. TROKŠŅU SMILŠU 7 ROZENA TIRGOŅU TORŅA TROKŠŅU ŠĶŪŅU 1 ZIRGU M. SMILŠU AMATU LAIPU SMILŠU MEISTARU KAĻĶU 13 LĪVU LIVU VAĻŅU VAĻŅU SKĀRŅU ZIRGU 6 KAĻĶU R. VĀGNERA BASTEJKALNS Z.A. MEIEROVICA BULVĀRIS GLEZNOTĀJU KALĒJU MUCENIEKU TEĀTRA 5 ASPAZIJAS BULVĀRIS VAĻŅU OPERAS SKVĒRS OPERAS 4 INŽENIERU ARHITEKTU RAIŅA BULVĀRIS K. BARONA RADIO VĒRMANES PARKS VERMANES MERĶEĻA ALFRĒDA KALNIŅA STACIJAS K. BARONA 17 MARIJA SATEKLES AB DAMBIS KAĻĶU LATVIEŠU STRĒLNIEKU LATVIAN RIFLEMEN RĀTS TOWN HALL 2 11.NOVEMBRA KRASTMALA GRĒCINIEKU ŪDENSVADA KUNGU KUNGU PELDU MĀRSTAĻU 3 GRĒCINIEKU MĀRSTAĻU PEITAVAS ALKSNĀJA JĀŅA AUDĒJU KALĒJU VECPILSĒTAS KALĒJU ALBERTA ALBERTS AUDĒJU RĪDZENES VAĻŅU ASPAZIJAS BULVĀRIS 13.JANVĀRA STATION BIS AMBIS TRIJĀDĪBAS KLĪVERU KUĢU STARAJA RUSAS VALGUMA VALGUMA KUĢU UZVARAS BULVĀRIS TRIJĀDĪBAS KUĢU 16 MŪKUSALAS U AKMENS TILTS DZELZCEĻA TILTS MINSTEREJAS PASTA 13.JANVĀRA KRASTA PRĀGAS CENTRĀLTIRGUS PŪPOLU SPĪĶERU MASKAVAS GAIZIŅA NĒĢU PŪPOLU SPĪĶERU GAIZIŅA PRĀGAS GOGOĻA TURGEŅEVA TIMOTEJA TURGE

5 7 8 ART NOVEAU 10 it the premier Art One third of Riga s city centre is built in the attractive Art Noveau style, making Noveau destination in Europe. Many of the best examples are located on Elizabetes and Alberta Streets, some of them have been designed by the well-known architect Mikhail Eisenstein, father of the famous Russian filmmaker, Sergey Eisenstein. Alberta, Elizabetes iela THE POWDER TOWER 13 The Powder Tower (Pulvertornis) is one of Riga s fortification towers and was originally called the Sand Tower. It was built around Rebuilt numerous times, it gained its current name in the 17th century when gunpowder was stored in the tower. Since 1919 it houses the Latvian War Museum. Smilšu iela 20 With Riga Pass - 50% off the entrance fee in the Riga Art Nouveau Centre (Alberta iela 12) THREE BROTHERS 11 century, the oldest Three Brothers is a charming group of residential houses each from a different dating back to the 15th century. Their name Three Brothers, was given a very long time ago and, according to a legend, the buildings were constructed by men from one family. Today, the premises house the Latvian Museum of Architecture and the State Inspection for Heritage Protection. Mazā Pils iela 17, 19, 21 RIGA S NATIVITY OF CHRIST CATHEDRAL 14 Nativity of Christ Cathedral is the largest Orthodox church in the city. Having served as a planetarium and a restaurant during the Soviet Era, the building has been completely restored as a church. Orthodox services are now held regularly there. Nativity of Christ Cathedral, as a symbol of architecture and stability, is visited not only by foreign guests, but also by people seeking solace and peace. Brīvības bulvāris 23 RIGA CASTLE 12 severe destruction, The foundation stone of the castle was laid in Through the centuries, it has seen numerous rulers and wars. In 1922, it became the residence of the President of the Republic of Latvia, while during the Soviet Era the castle housed the Young Pioneer organization and became known as the Pioneer Castle. It serves again as the presidential residence since Pils iela 1/3 LATVIAN NATIONAL MUSEUM OF ART 15 the German architect The museum building was constructed in 1905 based on a design project by V.Neumann. Now the Latvian National Museum of Art is Latvia s most significant depository of works of art. The museum reopened in May 2016 after a major renovation and modernization. Jāņa Rozentāla laukums 1

6 9 10 NATIONAL LIBRARY OF LATVIA 16 Facing Old Riga, on the left bank of the River Daugava stands the new building of the National Library of Latvia (LNB) the Castle of Light which is one of the most impressive cultural buildings constructed in Latvia in recent decades. The new library is a modern information centre and ample space for cultural and social events for both local residents and the city s visitors. Mūkusalas iela 3 SPĪĶERI CREATIVE QUARTER 1919th century, when The warehouse quarter or Spikeri was built in the second half of the the territory was covered with uniform warehouses. Designed in the 19th century by the best Baltic architects, the simple but striking red brick buildings there are 150 years old. Spikeri Quarter is home to creative industries, offices, a concert hall and the Ghetto Museum. Maskavas iela 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14 THE BERGS BAZAAR 17 The stylish Bergs Bazaar, a historical pedestrian quarter originally constructed between by Kristaps Bergs, has been carefully restored by the Bergs family and today it is one of Riga s premier shopping and dining destinations. Explore boutiques offering both local and international goods, discover local designers clothing and artworks, dine at one of the restaurants or cafes both casual and up-market, or simply go for a stroll through this oasis in the city centre. Elizabetes iela between Kr. Barona and Marijas iela ŽANIS LIPKE MEMORIAL Lipke Memorial is dedicated to a brave man who saved 20Žanis more than 50 Jews from Nazis during World War II by hiding them in a bunker under a shed. The memorial building reconstructs the environment in which the rescued people lived. In the memorial building you will find an exciting exhibition an d ver y intere s t in g archite c t ure Mazais Balasta dambis 8 THE CENTRAL MARKET 18 five food pavilions The Central Market is one of the largest and oldest markets in Europe with located inside the vast converted Zeppelin hangars. Vendors at the stalls around and between the pavilions sell everything from clothes to flowers. The marketplace is always busy and a great place to observe local people, try local produce and find some good bargains. KALNCIEMA QUARTER 21 Across the River Daugava, in Pārdaugava, lies the Kalnciema Quarter of freshly renovated wooden houses. The renovation of rundown but stately wooden buildings on both sides of Kalnciema iela, one of the main streets in Pārdaugava, started as a private initiative. Riga s wooden architecture has been recognized as valuable cultural heritage by the UNESCO, and Kalnciema Quarter is a go o d pla c e to s e e it in it s ren ewe d glor y. Kalnciema iela 35, 37

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