Things to Do

Things to Do in Latvia

There are 70 attractions in Latvia. Rundāle Palace, baroque palace and extensive ornamental gardens, is the most popular.

Most Popular By Name
Rundāle Palace
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Rundāle Palace
Baroque palace and extensive ornamental gardens
Palace
Gauja National Park
2
Gauja National Park
Latvia's largest national park with sandstone valley
National Park
Turaida Castle
3
Turaida Castle
Medieval brick castle and regional history museum
Castle
Riga Cathedral
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Riga Cathedral
Historic cathedral dominating Riga's Old Town
Church
5
Freedom Monument
Tall monument commemorating Latvia's independence and soldiers
Monument
Gaiziņkalns
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Gaiziņkalns
Latvia's highest natural elevation and viewing tower
Mountain
Riga Castle
7
Riga Castle
Historic riverside castle housing Latvia's presidential residence
Castle
St. Peter's Church
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St. Peter's Church
Tall medieval church with panoramic city views
Religious Site
Riga Radio and TV Tower
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Riga Radio and TV Tower
Communications tower in Riga; Baltic region's tallest structure
Tower
Slītere National Park
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Slītere National Park
Coastal national park protecting dunes, forests, migratory birds
National Park
Skonto Stadium
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Skonto Stadium
Multiuse stadium in Riga, used for football matches
Stadium
Cape Kolka
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Cape Kolka
Latvian cape where Gulf of Riga meets Baltic
Cape
Lake Lubāns
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Lake Lubāns
Latvia's largest lake and important wetland area
Lake
Rāzna National Park
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Rāzna National Park
Latvian national park protecting Lake Rāzna and forests
National Park
Ķemeri National Park
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Ķemeri National Park
Latvian national park protecting bogs, forests, and coastline
National Park
Museum of the Occupation of Latvia
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Museum of the Occupation of Latvia
Riga museum documenting Soviet and Nazi occupations
Museum
St. James's Cathedral
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St. James's Cathedral
Roman Catholic cathedral in Riga, historic episcopal seat
Religious Site
Lake Burtnieks
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Lake Burtnieks
Shallow Latvian lake popular for birdlife and recreation
Lake
Jelgava Palace
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Jelgava Palace
Baroque palace in Jelgava housing an agricultural museum
Castle
Lake Drīdzis
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Lake Drīdzis
Deepest lake in Latvia, clear waters
Lake
Lake Engure
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Lake Engure
Coastal lagoon and protected bird habitat
Lake
Nativity Cathedral, Riga
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Nativity Cathedral, Riga
Riga Orthodox cathedral with striking neo-Byzantine architecture
Religious Site
Riga Motor Museum
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Riga Motor Museum
Museum showcasing Latvia's automotive history and classic cars
Museum
Lake Rāzna
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Lake Rāzna
Latvia's largest lake and protected nature area
Lake
Riga Central Market
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Riga Central Market
Large Central European market housed in former zeppelin hangars
Market
Basilica of the Assumption, Aglona
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Basilica of the Assumption, Aglona
Major Latvian pilgrimage basilica and Baroque sanctuary
Church
Cēsis Castle
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Cēsis Castle
Medieval Livonian Order castle in Cēsis town
Castle
Powder Tower, Riga
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Powder Tower, Riga
Medieval defensive tower and museum in Riga
Tower
Riga Zoo
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Riga Zoo
Large urban zoo with conservation and education programs
Museum
Ethnographic Open-Air Museum of Latvia
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Ethnographic Open-Air Museum of Latvia
Open-air museum showcasing traditional Latvian rural life
Museum
Lake Liepāja
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Lake Liepāja
Coastal lagoon adjacent to the city of Liepāja
Lake
Latvian Museum of National History
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Latvian Museum of National History
Riga museum documenting Latvia's national history and artifacts
Museum
Peitav Synagogue
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Peitav Synagogue
Historic synagogue in Riga, active Jewish congregation
Synagogue
Bauska Castle
34
Bauska Castle
16th-century castle complex overlooking confluence near Bauska
Castle
Ss. Boris and Gleb Cathedral, Daugavpils
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Ss. Boris and Gleb Cathedral, Daugavpils
Orthodox cathedral in Daugavpils with distinctive domes
Religious Site
Ķīšezers, Riga
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Ķīšezers, Riga
Large lake popular for boating in Riga
Lake
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Pitelis
Lake
St. John's Church
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St. John's Church
Medieval Riga church with prominent spire
Religious Site
Zaķusala
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Zaķusala
Small settlement in Riga district, Latvia
Island
Jugla Lake
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Jugla Lake
Lake near Riga popular for recreation and fishing
Lake
Lake Rychy
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Lake Rychy
Transboundary lake in eastern Latvia and Belarus
Lake
Lucavsala
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Lucavsala
Island park on the Daugava River, Riga
Island
Monument to the Liberators of Soviet Latvia and Riga from the German Fascist Invaders
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Monument to the Liberators of Soviet Latvia and Riga from the German Fascist Invaders
Soviet-era monument in Riga commemorating World War II
Monument
Ķīpsala
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Ķīpsala
Island neighborhood in Riga housing residential and cultural sites
Island
Building of Latvian Academy of Sciences
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Building of Latvian Academy of Sciences
Stalinist skyscraper in Riga housing scientific institutions
Building
Lake Sivers
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Lake Sivers
Latvian lake near Sivers town, popular for fishing
Lake
Museum of the History of Riga and Navigation
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Museum of the History of Riga and Navigation
Riga museum covering city history and maritime trade
Museum
Jaunpils Castle
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Jaunpils Castle
Medieval Latvian castle with timber and stone fortifications
Castle
Lake Alūksne
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Lake Alūksne
Scenic Latvian lake surrounding town of Alūksne
Lake
Sacred Heart Cathedral, Rēzekne
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Sacred Heart Cathedral, Rēzekne
Catholic cathedral in Rēzekne with Neo-Gothic architecture
Church
Alauksts
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Alauksts
Lake in Cēsis Municipality known for fishing and recreation
Lake
Jews in Latvia (museum)
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Jews in Latvia (museum)
Museum in Riga documenting Jewish history in Latvia
Museum
Lake Kaņieris
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Lake Kaņieris
Ramsar wetland and bird sanctuary near Riga
Lake
Lielstraupe Castle
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Lielstraupe Castle
Medieval castle near Cēsis, now exhibits and events
Castle
St. Joseph Cathedral, Liepāja
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St. Joseph Cathedral, Liepāja
Neo-Gothic cathedral in Liepāja, prominent city landmark
Church
Cathedral of the Immaculate Virgin Mary, Jelgava
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Cathedral of the Immaculate Virgin Mary, Jelgava
Neo-Gothic cathedral central to Jelgava's religious life
Church
Dinaburga Castle
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Dinaburga Castle
Medieval Latvian castle ruins overlooking the Daugava
Castle
Holy Trinity Cathedral, Liepāja
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Holy Trinity Cathedral, Liepāja
Liepāja Orthodox cathedral with distinctive dome architecture
Church
Lake Usma
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Lake Usma
Latvian lake in Ventspils Municipality, sandy beaches
Lake
Latvian Film Museum
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Latvian Film Museum
Museum in Riga documenting Latvia's film history
Museum
Latvian Railway History Museum
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Latvian Railway History Museum
Riga museum exhibiting Latvia's railway heritage and locomotives
Museum
Ludza Castle
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Ludza Castle
Medieval Latvian castle ruins in Ludza town
Castle
Sigulda Medieval Castle
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Sigulda Medieval Castle
Medieval castle ruin overlooking Gauja Valley
Castle
Lielais Ludzas ezers
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Lielais Ludzas ezers
Large Latvian lake near Ludza with wetlands
Lake
Rušons
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Rušons
Latvian village in Preiči Municipality
Lake
Cirma Ezers
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Cirma Ezers
Freshwater lake in Ludza district, northeastern Latvia
Lake
Inesis
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Inesis
Lake
Lake Svente
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Lake Svente
Latvian freshwater lake in Augšdaugava municipality
Lake
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Špakovska parks
Public park complex in Ogre offering green spaces
National Park
Old town of Kuldīga
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Old town of Kuldīga
Riverside old town known for Europe's widest waterfall
Historical Site