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. Nature lovers can visit Bastion Hill and Pilsetas kanals. There's plenty more to see, including Riga Cathedral and Three Brothers.
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
- Riga Cathedral
- Three Brothers
- House of the Blackheads
- Riga Castle
- St. Peter's Church
Things to do in Old Town Riga
- Riga Christmas Market
- Latvian National Opera
- Riga Central Market
- Latvian National Theatre
- Riga Film Museum
Other popular Old Town Riga attractions
- St John's Church
- Cathedral Square
- St. Jacob's Cathedral
- Small Guild Hall
- Great 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)