Top 10 Architectural Buildings in Riga, Riga Region

March 31, 2022 Florencio Paulino

The Latvian capital, the largest city in the Baltics, is a fascinating mixture of proud Latvian tradition and influences of the various countries that have occupied it. Independent once again since 1991, Riga's Art Nouveau center has won it UNESCO World Heritage Site designation. Opened up to mass tourism with the advent of budget air travel, Riga's Old City and its abundance of bars and restaurants can be explored on foot. The New Town is easily reached by an efficient and modern bus and tram network.
Restaurants in Riga

1. VEF

Brivibas gatve 214F, Riga 1039 Latvia +371 67 270 618
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VEF

2. VEF culture palace

Ropazu iela 2 VEF museum situated at same building, Riga 1039 Latvia +371 67 181 635 http://www.vefkp.lv/lv/muzejs/par_muzeju/
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5.0 based on 3 reviews

VEF culture palace

3. Bolderaja Orthodox Church of the Transfiguration of Christ

Riga Latvia
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Bolderaja Orthodox Church of the Transfiguration of Christ

4. Ganibu dambis 36

Ganibu dambis 36, Riga 1005 Latvia http://www.citariga.lv/lat/sarkandaugava/rupnieciba/rigas-dizelis/
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5. Bisumuiza Palace

Bisumuizas pils, Riga Latvia http://www.ambermarks.com/_Pieminekli/IsieApraksti/Riga/Bisumuiza/EBisuMuiz.htm
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Bisumuiza Palace

6. House of the Black Heads

Ratslaukums 7, Riga 1050 Latvia +371 67 043 678 [email protected] http://www.melngalvjunams.lv/en
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House of the Black Heads

Closed for Covid-19 at the moment. On the last Saturday of month - join open FREE guided tour at 13:00 on English! Get the 1h tour with guide for free, pay only the entrance fee! Pre-reservation is necessary on website or by e-mail. It is one of the most beautiful buildings in Riga, with a unique legacy of the Black Heads brotherhood that was established here at the end of the 14th century, along with the existing merchants’ guild. The young and joyful foreign merchants united in the brotherhood organized splendid events, later becoming honorable members of the local community. As time passed the house began to host visits of foreign kings and other noble guests and continues to fulfill this task up to today – concerts, balls, gala dinners and diplomatic receptions are frequently organized here. Now every visitor has the chance to explore the exhibition about the history and economic development of Riga City.

Reviewed By Nitvoyodelo - Vineland, United States

The original building was from the 13-14th Century. It was the home of a guild called the Black Heads, merchants, ship owners and foreigners in Riga. The building sustained damage during WWII and later rebuilt, after the fall of Communism.

7. Panorama Riga Observation Deck

Akademijas laukums 1 Latvian Academy of Sciences, Riga 1050 Latvia +371 20 088 097 [email protected] http://panoramariga.lv
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Panorama Riga Observation Deck

"Panorama Riga" is a circular terrace - observation deck of the Latvian Academy of Sciences, offering breathtaking 360° panoramic views of Riga. The terrace is wide enough, so groups of tourists or companies of friends can feel free on the "Panorama Riga" observation deck. From the "Panorama Riga" observation deck, you can take wonderful photos with panoramic views of Riga, nothing obstructs the view, enclosures and glass reflections don’t interfere. You can watch the most beautiful sunset or have a romantic date in the height of 65 meters.

Reviewed By Pichalv - Sigulda, Latvia

"Panorama Riga" is a circular terrace - observation deck of the Latvian Academy of Sciences, offering breathtaking 360° panoramic views of Riga. To visit it you should pay 5 EUR downstairs.

8. Jugenda Stila Nami

Riga Latvia +371 67 181 465 http://www.jugendstils.riga.lv
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Jugenda Stila Nami

Reviewed By Luv2TravelFarNWide - Phoenix, United States

With more than 800 art nouveau buildings in Riga, most of which have been renovated and/or maintained beautifully, it's easy to see why this is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. As you stroll the streets in this area, you can't help but be awed by the beauty of these gorgeous buildings. There were kidney-shaped windows, key-hole windows, dragons and masks, flowers, and more decorating the facades. This is a must see area and it's free.

9. Alberta Iela

Centra Rajons, Riga 1010 Latvia +371 67 181 465 http://www.jugendstils.riga.lv/eng
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Alberta Iela

Reviewed By Dr_Gordon_Rankine - Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Albert street is famed for a series of spectacular art-nouveau buildings by Michael Eisenstein and Konstantīns Pēkšēns, who designed and lived in what is now a great museum. The designs are outrageous, magnificent to the point of eccentricity - a Latvian Gaudi. A must visit street and museum but closed on Mondays.

10. The House that was Built in 1903

Elizabetes iela 10 B, Riga 1010 Latvia
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The House that was Built in 1903

Reviewed By GeysirGal - Surrey, United Kingdom

This is a wonderful example of the art nouveaux style for which this area is famed. There is just so much you can see in the façade of this house - one could stand here all day and still see different things.

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