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5 Days in Riga: Exploring the Hidden Gems of Latvia

Sebastian Brugger

11 Nov 2023

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Join me on a thrilling 5-day adventure in Riga, Latvia. Discover the captivating St. Peter's Church, the iconic Cat House, and immerse yourself in the rich culture at The Ethnographic Open-Air Museum of Latvia. Get ready for an unforgettable journey!

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Day 1

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$20

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$ 4

St. Peter's Church

Imposing medieval church, dating from the 15th century, with a distinctive, 123m-high steeple.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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$8

4 - 6 min

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Cat House

Built in 1909, this medieval-inspired building is known for its 2 cat sculptures on roof turrets.

9:30 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

23 - 28 min

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The Ethnographic Open-Air Museum of Latvia

Outdoor museum in a forest with reconstructed houses & interiors from the 17th to 20th centuries.

10:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$13

Day 2

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$33

Riga Cathedral

Medieval Lutheran church with Romanesque, early Gothic & Baroque architectural features.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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$8

8 - 12 min

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The Freedom Monument

42m statue dedicated to Latvians who lost their lives fighting for independence between 1918 & 1920.

9:30 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

4 - 6 min

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Latvian National Opera

19th-century, neo-classical theater & home to the national opera & ballet companies.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$25

8 - 11 min

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Bergs Bazaar

Renovated turn-of-the-century shopping arcade with stylish boutiques, chic dining & terrace cafes.

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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Free

Day 3

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$18

Latvian Academy of Sciences Observation deck

City panoramas from a 17th-floor viewing platform atop a 1961 Stalinist-style building.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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$13

6 - 9 min

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Riga Central Market

Massive indoor/outdoor market with stalls selling fruits, veggies, cheese, meats & prepared dishes.

9:30 AM - 11:00 AM

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$5

12 - 17 min

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Vērmane Garden

Opened in the 19th century, this 5-hectare park features gardens, a fountain, walking paths & more.

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

7 - 10 min

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Esplanāde

Walkway lined with lawns, statues of historical figures & institutions like the National Art Museum.

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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Free

Day 4

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$38

Riga Castle

Restored Neo-Classical Medieval castle with grand presidential apartments & a history museum.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$13

8 - 12 min

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Three Brothers, Latvian Museum of Architechture

Iconic trio of dwellings from the medieval era, also the site of the Latvian Museum of Architecture.

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$13

11 - 16 min

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Latvian National Museum of Art

National museum of art housed in an imposing building with a Baroque & classicist-style facade.

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$13

Day 5

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$0

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$ 4

Bastejkalna Park

Hilly green space with man-made cascades, small bridges, sculptures & a swan house on the canal.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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Free

8 - 12 min

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Kronvalda Park

Urban park on 11.92 hectares with a canal & seasonal boating, plus paths, fountains & a playground.

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

28 - 34 min

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Dzintari Forest Park

12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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Free

Budget breakdown: $114 In total

Activities & Food:$108

Transport:$7