Old Town Riga

The historical and physical center of the Latvian city - Old Riga - is a well-liked entertainment zone with cobblestone streets and a wealth of architectural treasures. Travelers from all over the world now prioritize visiting Riga while planning their vacations. With its spectacular medieval buildings, enormous churches, and cobblestone streets, the Old Town is the beating heart of the city. The Old Town experiences high tourist traffic throughout the summer due of all of its sunny squares, beer gardens, and outdoor cafes. In the winter, the Old Town is crowded with Christmas markets selling glazed gingerbread, roasted almonds, and wine that has a delicious aroma. This is considered as one of the Reasons to Visit Latvia.

One of the most distinctive features of this Baltic city is its Art Nouveau architecture. Riga just so happened to be in the middle of an unheard-of financial boom at the turn of the 20th century, when Art Nouveau was at the height of its popularity. More than 400 Art Nouveau structures can be found in Riga, and they are all in excellent shape.

Visit the Art Nouveau Museum to see its stunning staircase and a replica of an interior from the time period, or take a stroll down Alberta or Elizabeta streets to see many lovely specimens of this century-old design. Visit the Riga Castle, the Powder Tower, the Three Brothers, the Dannenstern building, which houses an exhibition on how wealthy Riga inhabitants previously lived, as well as a number of other significant architectural and historical structures.