Riga • VIARAMI

Riga is the largest city in the three Baltic states and the capital of Latvia. With over 640.000 people the city is home to one tenth of the combined population of Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia.

Bronze statue of a man and woman in a park.

Low-angle view of a metal structure with reflective panels hanging from it against a bright blue sky.

Low-angle view of a Riga Christmas tree topper against a clear blue sky.

Latvia is the place of origin for things you may not immediately think of. So the Christmas tree as we know it today was erected there and/or in today’s Tallinn over 5 centuries ago. Today, a work of art reminds of this event.

Low-angle view of a large, stone statue against a clear blue sky.

Brick tower and wall against a clear blue sky.

The historical centre of Riga is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Latvian War Museum in Riga, Latvia. Brick building with ornate entrance.

Outdoor cafe in Riga, Latvia, with red roof and patrons seated at tables.

Mirror sculpture in front of brick building in Riga, Latvia.

In 1935 a 42 meter high monument was unveiled on Brīvības bulvāris (Freedom Boulevard). The Freedom Monument commemorates the soldiers killed in the Latvian War of Independence (1918-1920). Although there were times in Latvian history when the monument was to be removed, it still stands today.

Close-up of the Freedom Monument in Riga, Latvia, showcasing detailed stone carvings.

Freedom Monument in Riga, Latvia, with a street musician playing an accordion in the foreground.

Freedom Monument in Riga, Latvia, with a man in a suit standing in the foreground.

House of the Blackheads in Riga, Latvia, featuring an ornate brick facade with a clock and statues.

In the old town of Riga is the House of the Blackheads located. The Blackheads were a brotherhood of local unmarried merchants in the 14th century. The building was destroyed by the Germans 1941 and was rebuild in a four year period from 1995.

Rear view of a statue in Riga, Latvia, with the Riga Dome in the background.

Low-angle view of Riga City Council building with Latvian flags and banners.

Low-angle view of the Latvian Academy of Sciences building in Riga, illuminated by golden sunlight against a clear blue sky.

The in Riga located Academy of Sciences was built after World War II and was modeled after the designs of buildings in the Soviet Union. With a height of 108 meters, the building was the highest in the country for a long time. On the 17th floor of the building is a visitor terrace, which is open to the public and offers a great view over the city.

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