Riga: The Cosmopolitan Heart
Latvia's 800-year-old capital fuses cobblestone medieval charm with world-renowned Art Nouveau boulevards and cutting-edge Baltic gastronomy.
From the historic streets of the capital to the untouched coastal dunes of the Baltic Sea, discover the distinct character of Latvia's four cultural regions.
Latvia's 800-year-old capital fuses cobblestone medieval charm with world-renowned Art Nouveau boulevards and cutting-edge Baltic gastronomy.
Famed for its therapeutic sea breezes, preserved 19th-century wooden dachas, and miles of uninterrupted quartz sand along the Gulf.
Ancient sandstone caves, Turaida Castle, the Gauja River cable car, and pristine primeval hiking trails in Latvia's oldest national park.
Explore the 800-year-old Livonian Order Castle ruins with lantern light, then browse craft coffee roasters and artisan pottery studios.
Recognized for Europe's widest waterfall, historic brick arches, and one of the best-preserved 17th-century wooden architectural ensembles in Europe.
Known for wide sandy beaches with white quartz dust, the Karosta naval garrison, and an active musical culture centered around the Great Amber concert hall.