Things to do in Vidzeme

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Pieriga showing landscape views, a river or creek and a city
Pieriga showing landscape views, a river or creek and a city
House of the Blackheads which includes heritage elements and street scenes
St. Peter\'s Church featuring a city, a river or creek and a bridge
Riga Central Market featuring interior views and shopping

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Old Town featuring street scenes and heritage architecture

Old Town Riga

4.5/5(240 area reviews)

Ancient churches, a presidential home and the remains of a medieval defensive wall make a stroll through the historical center of Riga a stimulating adventure.

Old Town Riga
Latvian Art Museum featuring a statue or sculpture

Centrs

4.5/5(135 area reviews)

Centrs is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Cathedral of Christ's Nativity and Skonto Stadium while in the area.

Centrs
🏙️Riga Skyline - Riga - Latvia🇱🇻

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⛪Riga Cathedral (Latvian: Rīgas Doms). In 1211 the Livonian Bishop Albert of Riga ordered to build this cathedral near the River Daugava. It is considered the largest medieval🛡️ church⛪ in the Baltic States. It is commonly called the Dome Cathedral, a tautology as the word “Dome” comes from the German “Dom” meaning “cathedral”. It is known for its Rooster🐓 or weathercock.

⛪St. Peter’s Church (Latvian: Svētā Pētera Evaņģēliski luteriskā baznīca). The first mention of this church dates from 1209, it was built of masonry🧱 construction🏗️ and therefore undamaged by a city fire🔥 in Riga that year. The construction and the history of the church can be divided into 3️⃣ distinct building styles. Two of them associated with Gothic and Romanesque styles and the third with the early Baroque style. It is also known for its Rooster🐓 or weathercock.

⛪Spire of St. Saviour's Anglican Church (Latvian:Anglikāņu Sv. Pestītāja baznīca). It is Anglican church⛪, located in the north of the old town centre. The foundation stone was laid in 1857 and the church⛪ was dedicated on 26 July 1859. During the Soviet occupation the church had not use, and in 1973 it became the home of Riga Polytechnic Institute student club👨‍👨‍👧‍👧. In 1991, after latvian independence, and English-speaking congregation🛐 was again formed.

🏛️Riga City Council Tower (Latvian: Rīgas Dome). The original building was destroyed💥 during the Second World War⚔️, the current building is a true copy of the original built in 17th century neo-classical style.

❓Did you know born that that the modern denim jean that is worn by people all over the world was first invented by a Latvian-Jewish tailor and American immigrant – Jacob. W. Davis

Maskavas Forstate

Historical sites, bars and shopping are just a few things travellers enjoy about Maskavas Forstate. Check out Latvian Academy of Sciences or Riga Central Market while you're exploring the area.

Maskavas Forstate
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Skanste

Travellers like the shopping in Skanste, and Arena Riga is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Skanste
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Avoti

Avoti is noteworthy for its historical sites, and you can plan an outing to Galleria Riga Shopping Center and Origo Shopping Centre while you're in town.

Avoti
Discovered this beautiful lake in the outskirts of Riga, Latvia on a good sunny day. 

Useful Tip: Take out half a day to visit the Ethnographic Open Air Museum of Latvia that is 30 mins drive from the city centre. 

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Vidzeme Suburb

2/5(1 area review)

Unique features of Vidzeme Suburb include the shopping and restaurants. Make a stop by Arena Riga or Alfa Shopping Center while you're exploring the area.

Vidzeme Suburb

 

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