Vidzeme Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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 street scenes and heritage elements
St. Peter\'s Church which includes a city, a river or creek and a bridge
Riga Central Market which includes shopping and interior views

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Old Town which includes heritage architecture and street scenes

Old Town Riga

4.5/5(10 area reviews)

Travellers come to Old Town Riga for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Three Brothers and Town Hall while you're in town.

Old Town Riga
Latvian Art Museum which includes a statue or sculpture

Centrs

4/5(14 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 Riga Central Market or Latvian Academy of Sciences while you're exploring the area.

Maskavas Forstate
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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
Water tower "Gray Alice", Riga

Agenskalns

Unique features of Agenskalns include the river views and historical sites. Make a stop by Golden Bowling Center or Uzvaras Park while you're exploring the area.

Agenskalns
Low prospective of the railway bridge in Riga, capitol of Latvia. Shooted during the sunrise, the river was frozen and colours of the sky are reflecting on the snow

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Zemgale Suburb

4/5(1 area review)

Unique features of Zemgale Suburb include the historical sites and river views. Make a stop by National Library of Latvia or Golden Bowling Center while you're exploring the area.

Zemgale Suburb
Wellton Riverside SPA Hotel

Wellton Riverside SPA Hotel

5 out of 5
11. Novembra Krastmala, 33 Riga
The price is NZ$124 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
NZ$124
1 Mar - 2 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Riga. Enjoy a full-service spa, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,115 reviews)
Hotel lovely, room lovely but shower needs up dating due to low water pressure, breakfast has a great choice of food very close to riga centre and only 15 min walk from the train station.

Reviewed on 21 Feb 2026

Wellton Riverside SPA Hotel
Radisson Blu Latvija Conference & Spa Hotel, Riga

Radisson Blu Latvija Conference & Spa Hotel, Riga

4.5 out of 5
55 Elizabetes Street Riga
The price is NZ$154 per night from 1 Mar to 2 Mar
NZ$154
1 Mar - 2 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Riga. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and a casino. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
Good breakfast

Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026

Radisson Blu Latvija Conference & Spa Hotel, Riga
Wellton Riga Hotel & SPA

Wellton Riga Hotel & SPA

4 out of 5
Valnu street 49 Riga
The price is NZ$99 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
NZ$99
15 Mar - 16 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Riga. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,004 reviews)
Friendly staff, great spa facilities that was included with our room and the room itself had everything needed. It was clean, well equipped and even has a minibar. despite it being -21 over night, the room was warm and comfortable. The location itself is also absolutely ideal for visiting Riga. The ...

Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026

Wellton Riga Hotel & SPA
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
RIGAAPARTMENT ELIZABETES 22 Aparthotel

RIGAAPARTMENT ELIZABETES 22 Aparthotel

3 out of 5
22 Elizabetes iela Riga
Stay at this aparthotel in Riga. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, cable TV channels and an in-room espresso maker. Popular attractions Berg's Bazaar and Vermanes Garden are ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (74 reviews)
Clean room comfortable bed convenient for sights

Reviewed on 14 Dec 2025

RIGAAPARTMENT ELIZABETES 22 Aparthotel
aparthotel Amella

aparthotel Amella

4.5 out of 5
Emilijas Benjaminas Iela 8 Riga
Stay at this luxury aparthotel in Riga. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Popular attractions Latvian Academy of Sciences and ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (117 reviews)
A lovely apartment located just outside the Old Town and very convenient for the airport bus. The staff could not be more helpful. The room was clean and well appointed.

Reviewed on 21 Feb 2026

aparthotel Amella
Aparthotel Aurum

Aparthotel Aurum

3.5 out of 5
113 Dzirnavu iela Rīga
Stay at this aparthotel in Riga. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Berg's Bazaar and Palladium are located ...
Aparthotel Aurum
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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