What's Old Town Riga like?
There are lots of things that visitors like about Old Town Riga, especially its restaurants and historical sites. Make sure that you enjoy this romantic neighbourhood's great shops. With a trip to Riga Christmas Market or Riga Central Market, you might find the perfect souvenir. There's plenty more to see, including Cathedral Square and Riga Cathedral.
How to get to Old Town Riga
Flying to:
- Riga International Airport (RIX), 5.3 mi (8.5 km) from Old Town Riga
Things to see and do in and around Old Town Riga
What to see in Old Town Riga
- Cathedral Square
- Riga Cathedral
- Three Brothers
- Town Hall
- Riga Castle
Things to do in Old Town Riga
- Riga Christmas Market
- Latvian National Theatre
- Latvian National Opera
- Riga Central Market
- Riga History and Navigation Museum
Other popular Old Town Riga attractions
- House of the Blackheads
- St. Peter's Church
- Powder Tower
- St John's Church
- Small Guild Hall
When is the best time to visit Riga?
- Hottest months: July, August, June, September (average 17°C)
- Coldest months: January, February, December, March (average -1°C)
- Rainiest months: August, July, October, September (average 85 mm of rainfall)