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Riga
Art Nouveau façades and a vast Central Market shape Riga’s streets; tourists wander the Old Town, visit Riga Cathedral, browse food pavilions housed in former zeppelin hangars and taste Latvian rye breads.
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Sigulda
Gauja National Park frames Sigulda’s sandstone valleys, medieval Turaida Castle and cable-car crossings; hikers, mountain bikers and winter bobsleigh riders come for ruins, caves and adrenaline on forest trails.
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Vecrīga
Riga’s Vecrīga concentrates medieval streets, the Dome and St.
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Jūrmala
Jūrmala stretches along a long white beach with wooden villas and pine promenades; spa treatments, seafood restaurants on Jomas Street and summer concerts keep visitors coming from Riga.
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Saulkrasti
A long Latvian stretch of sand and pine, Saulkrasti draws weekenders for surfable breakers, riverside cafés and midsummer concerts.
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Tukums
Tukums offers quiet streets, a town museum and open-air exhibits; visitors use it as a starting point for nearby beaches, Kemeri wetlands and weekend craft markets.
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Turaida Castle
A red‑brick medieval fortress overlooking the Gauja valley in Sigulda, with a reconstructed tower and museum exhibits.
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Riga Central Market
Housed in former Zeppelin hangars beside the Daugava, Riga Central Market sells smoked fish, dairy, vegetables and prepared foods.
Riga Region at a Glance
Local Time
2:05 AM
GMT+2
Population
963,008
Best Things to Do in Riga Region
Castle
Turaida Castle
Medieval brick castle and regional history museum
Church
Riga Cathedral
Historic cathedral dominating Riga's Old Town
Monument
Freedom Monument
Tall monument commemorating Latvia's independence and soldiers
Castle
Riga Castle
Historic riverside castle housing Latvia's presidential residence
Religious Site
St. Peter's Church
Tall medieval church with panoramic city views
Tower
Riga Radio and TV Tower
Communications tower in Riga; Baltic region's tallest structure
Stadium
Skonto Stadium
Multiuse stadium in Riga, used for football matches
National Park
Ķemeri National Park
Latvian national park protecting bogs, forests, and coastline
Museum
Museum of the Occupation of Latvia
Riga museum documenting Soviet and Nazi occupations
Religious Site
St. James's Cathedral
Roman Catholic cathedral in Riga, historic episcopal seat
Religious Site
Nativity Cathedral, Riga
Riga Orthodox cathedral with striking neo-Byzantine architecture
Museum
Riga Motor Museum
Museum showcasing Latvia's automotive history and classic cars
