Bastejkalna Parks

In Riga, Bastejkalns is among the most lovely and romantic locations to stroll. Located next to the Freedom Monument, the park has been a source of visual delight and spiritual solace for more than a century. In Bastejkalns, there is a distinct mood, whether it is summer or winter. On the eastern outskirts of the historic district of Riga, the capital of Latvia, is a sizable park called Bastejkalns Park. The Pilstas Kanls (canal), which meanders following the path of Riga's former moat, is spanned by the park surrounding the Independence Monument.

This hill, which translates to "Bastion Hill," served as the location of Riga's eastern defences up to 1856. A stately promenade, gaslights, statues, formal flowerbeds, and a man-made waterfall were all erected on the hill throughout the 19th century, and charming wrought iron bridges crossed the canal.

The trails of Bastejkalns wind on various levels; you can ascend to the mountain's summit, where you can sit on benches and watch the evening sun set or the activity of the city, or you can throw bends around it and take in the breathtaking scenery. There are numerous sculptures built, waterfalls and cascades gushing down from the hillside, and benches every few meters for you to rest your legs. Beautiful designs constructed of flower plantations may be found in the stone garden.

It is important to pay attention to the bridges since the newlyweds, who were hoping for a long and happy life, managed to defeat the keys to them. The canal side is likewise bustling with activity; flocks of ducks congregate there throughout the year, and you may frequently see swans; a house has even been constructed for these majestic birds! The most intriguing residents of the Riga Canal are beavers, if you're lucky. In the summer, visitors to Bastejkalns can either row themselves through the canal or take a river tram—the pier is situated immediately next to the park.

Address: Zigfrida Annas Meierovica bulvaris, 12 Riga LV-1050

Phone: +371 66 066 106

Opening hours: 10 am - 7 pm

Rating: 4.5/5.0, 536 Tripadvisor reviews

Website: https://www.liveriga.com/lv/apmekle/ko-redzet/apskates-vietas/darzi-un-parki/bastejkalns