Category: Latvia Travel Guide

  • Discover Vidzeme District Riga – Your Ultimate Latvia Travel Guide

    Discover Vidzeme District Riga – Your Ultimate Latvia Travel Guide

    At one time Biker Church was one of the centers of parochial care in the Bailiwick in Riga. The first wooden chapel was built in 1690. The foundation stone for a new stone church was laid in 1765. In October 1766, the church was consecrated in honor of Tsarina Catherine II of Russia. The main…

  • Discover Charming Latgale District Riga – Your Ultimate Travel Guide

    Discover Charming Latgale District Riga – Your Ultimate Travel Guide

    Latgale District, formerly known as Maskavas forštate, is a historic neighborhood in Riga, Latvia. Situated on the right bank of the Daugava River, it lies to the south of Riga Old Town. The district was renamed in 2024 as part of Latvia’s efforts to remove Soviet-era names. Historical Significance The history of Latgale District dates…

  • Discover Kurzeme District Riga – Your Ultimate Latvia Travel Guide

    Discover Kurzeme District Riga – Your Ultimate Latvia Travel Guide

    St Martin’s Church, close to Agenkalns Cemetery, is one of Riga’s earliest Eclectic style churches. It’s a landmark of the Kurzeme district. The idea of building a church developed among the members of the congregation in 1845, in the lead-up to a major anniversary of Martin Luther. In 1850, the congregation obtained approval for a…

  • Discover MDAD Riga: Your Ultimate Travel Guide for Eastern Europe

    Discover MDAD Riga: Your Ultimate Travel Guide for Eastern Europe

    The Museum of Decorative Art and Design (MDAD Riga) has been open to the public since 6 July 1989. The museum has seven collections: textile art, ceramics, metal, leather, decorative wood, and glass art as well as a design collection. Permanent On Display The permanent display introduces visitors to the work of Latvia’s leading artists…

  • Shop in Riga Capital of Latvia

    Shop in Riga Capital of Latvia

    The Galerija Centrs is the only shopping center in Riga that boasts a tradition-rich history and a place in the very heart of the Latvian capital – the Old Town. For almost a century, this has been a place to indulge in the elegance and charm of the latest fashions. When you like to shop…

  • Riga Bourse Art Museum

    Riga Bourse Art Museum

    The Art Museum RIGA BOURSE is an architectural monument of national importance.  Built between 1852 and 1855 in the style of a Venetian Renaissance palazzo the building symbolizes wealth and plenitude. The design was by the St. Petersburg architect of German origin Harald Julius Bosse (1812-1894). For the first time in its history, all the…

  • Discover the Latvian National Museum of Art in Riga

    Discover the Latvian National Museum of Art in Riga

    Following an extensive and costly three-year-long reconstruction, the Latvian National Museum of Art reopened to the public in May 2016. A popular tourist attraction, the museum’s venue is one of the most impressive Historicism-style buildings in Riga. Designed by Baltic German architect Wilhelm Neumann, the building finished in 1905. It was the first structure in…

  • Discover Beautiful Riga Old Town – 6 Amazing Things To Do in Latvia’s Capital

    Discover Beautiful Riga Old Town – 6 Amazing Things To Do in Latvia’s Capital

    Riga Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is the heart of Latvia’s capital and a must-visit destination for travelers. This charming area is a maze of narrow cobblestone streets, medieval buildings, and vibrant squares, each corner telling a story of the city’s rich history. Founded in 1201, Riga Old Town was a key center…