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Things to Do in Riga, Latvia

Prachi Dharap
Set on the Baltic Sea, the Latvian capital city of Riga is considered as the cultural center. Its many museums, concert halls, wooden buildings, Art Nouveau architecture along with the trendy bars and nightclubs, give the city a youthful vibe.

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Unveiled in 1935, the Freedom Monument honors soldiers of the Latvian War of Independence.
Bastejkalna Parks, spanning the city canal, features sculptures, flower beds, and a man-made waterfall.

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At Town Hall Square, see the Town Hall, House of Blackheads, Roland Statue, and the first decorated Christmas tree marker.
Opened in the 1330s, The House of the Blackheads, known for its parties, still features original vaults.

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St. Peter's Church in Riga offers top city views with an elevator to the 2nd viewing gallery.
Riga Cathedral, or 'Dome Cathedral,' by the Daugava River, has a cockerel atop its spire as a weather vane.

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The Bremen Town Musicians sculpture, gifted in 1990, brings good luck if you touch the animals' faces in sequence.
Riga was once protected by a wall and 8 gates; only the Swedish Gate survives.
Vermanes Garden features formal gardens, exotic trees, playgrounds, cafes, a fountain, and a summer stage for music and dance.

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Catch a beautiful experience at the Latvian National Opera and Ballet, a neoclassical gem; check listings when in town.

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Riga Central Market: UNESCO-listed, gastronomic delights, and vibrant arts zone in repurposed warehouses.
Ethnographic Open Air Museum has 118 traditional Latvian buildings from 4 provinces transported and rebuilt to give you an idea of life from the medieval times.