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Riga City Break Travel Guide

With over 750 intricately decorated buildings, Riga can lay claim to being Europe’s capital of Art-Nouveau architecture. Riga is an exciting city with much to…
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No Riga travel guide is complete without the House of the Black Cat! According to local legend, an unhappy tradesman built this house for the sole purpose of getting back at the Guild after being refused membership. He got his revenge by putting some cats on the roof with their bums facing the Guild building Local Legends, Art Nouveau Architecture, Tradesman, City Break, Riga, Unesco World Heritage, Guild, Old Town, Revenge
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The House of the Black Cat
No Riga travel guide is complete without the House of the Black Cat! According to local legend, an unhappy tradesman built this house for the sole purpose of getting back at the Guild after being refused membership. He got his revenge by putting some cats on the roof with their bums facing the Guild building
An English Woman Abroad
An English Woman Abroad
Riga City Break Travel Guide
This unique brightly coloured wooden Orthodox Church located close to the Freedom Monument, is a designated UNESCO World Heritage site. Unesco World Heritage Site, Orthodox, Abroad, Travel Guide, Taj Mahal
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Taj Mahal
Temple of the Holy Prince Alexander Nevskiy
This unique brightly coloured wooden Orthodox Church located close to the Freedom Monument, is a designated UNESCO World Heritage site.
An English Woman Abroad
An English Woman Abroad
Riga City Break Travel Guide
Erected in 1935 in remembrance of the soldiers that died fighting in the Latvian War of Independence, this statue represents the freedom and sovereignty of Latvia. The stone friezes at the monuments base displays important aspects of Latvian culture and history. Burj Khalifa, Monuments, Remembrance, Soldiers
Burj Khalifa
Monuments
Remembrance
Soldiers
Freedom monument
Erected in 1935 in remembrance of the soldiers that died fighting in the Latvian War of Independence, this statue represents the freedom and sovereignty of Latvia. The stone friezes at the monuments base displays important aspects of Latvian culture and history.
An English Woman Abroad
An English Woman Abroad
Riga City Break Travel Guide
After being destroyed by Nazi bombing in World War II, this guild building was rebuilt in the late 1990’s. Originally dating from the 14th Century, the building was a cultural and social hub for unmarried traders known as ‘blackheads’. Unmarried, 14th Century
Unmarried
14th Century
House of the Black Heads
After being destroyed by Nazi bombing in World War II, this guild building was rebuilt in the late 1990’s. Originally dating from the 14th Century, the building was a cultural and social hub for unmarried traders known as ‘blackheads’.
An English Woman Abroad
An English Woman Abroad
Riga City Break Travel Guide
Located down the road from the Latvian Academy of Sciences Observation Deck, this is a beautiful church that’s well worth checking out. Academy Of Sciences, Masterpiece
Academy Of Sciences
Masterpiece
Church of the Annunciation
Located down the road from the Latvian Academy of Sciences Observation Deck, this is a beautiful church that’s well worth checking out.
An English Woman Abroad
An English Woman Abroad
Riga City Break Travel Guide
This ornate Neo-Byzantine style cathedral opened in 1882 and is the largest Orthodox cathedral in the Baltic region. The cathedral was converted into a Lutheran church under German occupation in World War I, in the early 1960’s the Soviets turned the cathedral into a planetarium. With the fall of Communism and the independence of Latvia, the cathedral was restored in the late 1990’s and consecrated in 2000 by Archbishop Alexander. Christ Cathedral, Baltic Region, Planetarium, Communism, Lutheran
Christ Cathedral
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Nativity of Christ Cathedral
This ornate Neo-Byzantine style cathedral opened in 1882 and is the largest Orthodox cathedral in the Baltic region. The cathedral was converted into a Lutheran church under German occupation in World War I, in the early 1960’s the Soviets turned the cathedral into a planetarium. With the fall of Communism and the independence of Latvia, the cathedral was restored in the late 1990’s and consecrated in 2000 by Archbishop Alexander.
An English Woman Abroad
An English Woman Abroad
Riga City Break Travel Guide
Nicknamed Stalins Birthday Cake, this academy built in the early 1960’s is a classic example of stalinist-era architecture. The observation deck on the 17th floor gives you a fantastic panorama of the city. Stalinist, Big Ben
Stalinist
Big Ben
Latvian Academy of Sciences Observation Deck
Nicknamed Stalins Birthday Cake, this academy built in the early 1960’s is a classic example of stalinist-era architecture. The observation deck on the 17th floor gives you a fantastic panorama of the city.
An English Woman Abroad
An English Woman Abroad
Riga City Break Travel Guide
These are the two main areas for spotting some of Rigas most iconic Art-Nouveau architecture. Albert Street was built between 1901 and 1908, and boasts apartments designed by Mikhail Eisenstein. Mikhail was also responsible for designing one of Rigas most famous buildings, number 10b Elizabetes Street. This blue and white apartment built in 1903 is adorned with masks, birds and geometric pattens. White Apartment, Famous Buildings, Eiffel Tower Inside
White Apartment
Famous Buildings
Eiffel Tower Inside
Alberta and Elizabetes Street
These are the two main areas for spotting some of Rigas most iconic Art-Nouveau architecture. Albert Street was built between 1901 and 1908, and boasts apartments designed by Mikhail Eisenstein. Mikhail was also responsible for designing one of Rigas most famous buildings, number 10b Elizabetes Street. This blue and white apartment built in 1903 is adorned with masks, birds and geometric pattens.
An English Woman Abroad
An English Woman Abroad
Riga City Break Travel Guide
These are the two main areas for spotting some of Rigas most iconic Art-Nouveau architecture. Albert Street was built between 1901 and 1908, and boasts apartments designed by Mikhail Eisenstein. Mikhail was also responsible for designing one of Rigas most famous buildings, number 10b Elizabetes Street. This blue and white apartment built in 1903 is adorned with masks, birds and geometric pattens. Apartment Design
Apartment Design
Alberta and Elizabetes Street
These are the two main areas for spotting some of Rigas most iconic Art-Nouveau architecture. Albert Street was built between 1901 and 1908, and boasts apartments designed by Mikhail Eisenstein. Mikhail was also responsible for designing one of Rigas most famous buildings, number 10b Elizabetes Street. This blue and white apartment built in 1903 is adorned with masks, birds and geometric pattens.
An English Woman Abroad
An English Woman Abroad
Riga City Break Travel Guide
These are the two main areas for spotting some of Rigas most iconic Art-Nouveau architecture. Albert Street was built between 1901 and 1908, and boasts apartments designed by Mikhail Eisenstein. Mikhail was also responsible for designing one of Rigas most famous buildings, number 10b Elizabetes Street. This blue and white apartment built in 1903 is adorned with masks, birds and geometric pattens. Albert
Albert
Alberta and Elizabetes Street
These are the two main areas for spotting some of Rigas most iconic Art-Nouveau architecture. Albert Street was built between 1901 and 1908, and boasts apartments designed by Mikhail Eisenstein. Mikhail was also responsible for designing one of Rigas most famous buildings, number 10b Elizabetes Street. This blue and white apartment built in 1903 is adorned with masks, birds and geometric pattens.
An English Woman Abroad
An English Woman Abroad
Riga City Break Travel Guide
A poignant memorial to the brutal and savage murder of the cities Jewish population by the Nazis. These are the ruins of Riga’s Choral Synagogue, which was barbarically burnt to the ground in 1941 with local Jewish people locked inside. Synagogue, Choral, Savage
Synagogue
Choral
Savage
Great Choral Synagogue Memorial
A poignant memorial to the brutal and savage murder of the cities Jewish population by the Nazis. These are the ruins of Riga’s Choral Synagogue, which was barbarically burnt to the ground in 1941 with local Jewish people locked inside.
An English Woman Abroad
An English Woman Abroad
Riga City Break Travel Guide
These are the two main areas for spotting some of Rigas most iconic Art-Nouveau architecture. Albert Street was built between 1901 and 1908, and boasts apartments designed by Mikhail Eisenstein. Mikhail was also responsible for designing one of Rigas most famous buildings, number 10b Elizabetes Street. This blue and white apartment built in 1903 is adorned with masks, birds and geometric pattens. Statue Of Liberty
Statue Of Liberty
Alberta and Elizabetes Street
These are the two main areas for spotting some of Rigas most iconic Art-Nouveau architecture. Albert Street was built between 1901 and 1908, and boasts apartments designed by Mikhail Eisenstein. Mikhail was also responsible for designing one of Rigas most famous buildings, number 10b Elizabetes Street. This blue and white apartment built in 1903 is adorned with masks, birds and geometric pattens.
An English Woman Abroad
An English Woman Abroad
Riga City Break Travel Guide
With over 750 intricately decorated buildings, Riga can lay claim to being Europe’s capital of Art-Nouveau architecture. Riga is an exciting city with much to offer; exploring its streets will reward you with brightly coloured churches, a UNESCO World Heritage old town, pretty parks and a cosmopolitan food scene. This Riga travel guide will help make sure you get the most from your tip to this mesmerising city. Cosmopolitan, Exploring
Cosmopolitan
Exploring
Riga City Break
With over 750 intricately decorated buildings, Riga can lay claim to being Europe’s capital of Art-Nouveau architecture. Riga is an exciting city with much to offer; exploring its streets will reward you with brightly coloured churches, a UNESCO World Heritage old town, pretty parks and a cosmopolitan food scene. This Riga travel guide will help make sure you get the most from your tip to this mesmerising city.
An English Woman Abroad
An English Woman Abroad
Riga City Break Travel Guide
With over 750 intricately decorated buildings, Riga can lay claim to being Europe’s capital of Art-Nouveau architecture. Riga is an exciting city with much to offer; exploring its streets will reward you with brightly coloured churches, a UNESCO World Heritage old town, pretty parks and a cosmopolitan food scene. This Riga travel guide will help make sure you get the most from your tip to this mesmerising city.
Riga Travel Guide
With over 750 intricately decorated buildings, Riga can lay claim to being Europe’s capital of Art-Nouveau architecture. Riga is an exciting city with much to offer; exploring its streets will reward you with brightly coloured churches, a UNESCO World Heritage old town, pretty parks and a cosmopolitan food scene. This Riga travel guide will help make sure you get the most from your tip to this mesmerising city.
An English Woman Abroad
An English Woman Abroad
Riga City Break Travel Guide
With over 750 intricately decorated buildings, Riga can lay claim to being Europe’s capital of Art-Nouveau architecture. Riga is an exciting city with much to offer; exploring its streets will reward you with brightly coloured churches, a UNESCO World Heritage old town, pretty parks and a cosmopolitan food scene. This Riga travel guide will help make sure you get the most from your tip to this mesmerising city. Travel Inspo, Travel Inspiration, Holiday Destinations, Travel Destinations, Girls Vacation, Enviroment
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Holiday Destinations
Travel Destinations
Girls Vacation
Enviroment
Riga Travel Guide
With over 750 intricately decorated buildings, Riga can lay claim to being Europe’s capital of Art-Nouveau architecture. Riga is an exciting city with much to offer; exploring its streets will reward you with brightly coloured churches, a UNESCO World Heritage old town, pretty parks and a cosmopolitan food scene. This Riga travel guide will help make sure you get the most from your tip to this mesmerising city.
An English Woman Abroad
An English Woman Abroad
Riga City Break Travel Guide