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Riga, Latvia
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When to visit
Attracties in Riga, Latvia
1. House of the Blackheads, Riga Old Town, Riga, Latvia
2. Riga Cathedral (Rīgas Doms), Dome Square, Riga, Latvia
3. St. Peter's Church (Sv. Pētera Baznīca), Rātslaukums, Riga, Latvia
4. Freedom Monument (Brīvības piemineklis), Brīvības bulvāris, Riga, Latvia
5. Riga Central Market (Rīgas Centrāltirgus), Nēģu iela, Riga, Latvia
6. Art Nouveau District (Alberta iela), Alberta iela, Riga, Latvia
7. Latvian National Opera and Ballet, Aspazijas bulvāris, Riga, Latvia
8. Riga Castle (Rīgas pils), Pils laukums, Riga, Latvia
9. Three Brothers (Trīs brāļi), Maza Pils iela, Riga, Latvia
10. Latvian Ethnographic Open-Air Museum (Latvijas Etnogrāfiskais brīvdabas muzejs), Brīvības gatve 440, Riga, Latvia
Traditional Sweet Dishes
Sklandrausis
Sklandrausis is a centuries-old sweet pie made from a rye crust filled with mashed carrot and potato, its round, sunlike shape was traditionally linked to spring rituals and offerings to the sun.
Šakotis
Šakotis is a towering spit cake formed by pouring batter onto a rotating spit so the drips create distinctive tree-like spikes, and some wedding Šakotis take hours to bake and become a centerpiece of celebration.
Traditional Savory Dishes
Pīrāgi
Pīrāgi are small crescent buns stuffed with smoky bacon and onions, they were once a durable, portable snack for farmers and travelers and remain a beloved party treat.
Rye bread
Latvian rye bread is a dense, sour loaf central to the country’s identity, and traditional slow-fermented rye can stay fresh for days and is used in both savory dishes and desserts.
Grey peas with speck
Grey peas with speck pair earthy, nutty peas with salty, fried pork, a humble peasant dish that has become a cozy national favorite served at festivals and family tables.
Traditional Beverages
Kvass
Kvass is a lightly fermented, fizzy drink made from rye bread, it was commonly brewed at home and sold by vendors to cool and revive workers during long summer days.
Riga Black Balsam
Riga Black Balsam is a dark herbal liqueur made from a secret blend of botanicals, locals often add it to hot tea or honey for a warming winter remedy.
Beer
Beer has been brewed in Riga since medieval Hanseatic times, and the city’s beer gardens and modern craft scene keep brewing at the center of social life.
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Day trips
Jūrmala
Popular Baltic beach town with wooden villas and long sandy shore.
Google MapsSigulda
Gateway to Gauja National Park; castles, caves and outdoor activities.
Google MapsCēsis
Medieval town with a hilltop castle and charming old town streets.
Google MapsRundāle Palace
Baroque palace with grand gardens—Latvia's Versailles.
Google MapsKuldīga
Picturesque old town and Venta Rapid, Europe's widest waterfall.
Google MapsReacties (10)
Went in October, cold and windy so pack layers. Museums are cozy, but don't expect beach weather until summer.
Buy the Riga Card at the visitor center, it covered trams and several museums for 24 or 72 hours and saved us time and money.
Central Market is gold for budget meals, smoked fish and rye sandwiches for under 5 euros, sit with locals for the best stalls.
Charming mix of Art Nouveau and cheap beer, Old Town at night is lively but crowded. Three days felt perfect for us.
Two days was rushed for us, four days let us wander neighborhoods, parks and the market without hurrying.
Getting there
Train stations
Domestic to Sigulda, Jelgava, Daugavpils; limited international services
From RIX take bus 22 or a taxi to the city center; central station is a short tram/bus ride.
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