Riga, Latvia

More about Riga, Latvia Points of Interest

• Old Riga -

  A UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Old Town of Riga was founded in the early 13th century and is a wonderland of medieval culture and Art Noveau architecture, from Riga Castle to the Dome Cathedral.

• Ethnographic Open-Air Museum -

  Immerse yourself in Latvian culture at this living history museum, where costumed villagers share their traditional celebrations and crafts such as jewelry-making and pottery.

• Jurmala -

  With nearly 20 miles of white-sand beaches flanked by historic wooden homes, this Latvian resort town also boasts Northern Europe's largest water park.

• Big Choral Synagogue -

  Burned to the ground with more than 300 Jews trapped inside during the German occupation of Riga, a poignant memorial is all that stands near the once magnificent synagogue's brick foundation today.

• Dome Cathedral -

  Dominating Riga's Old Town cityscape are the tower and spire of this centuries-old cathedral, perhaps best known for its colossal organ, which is comprised of over 6,800 pipes.

• "Bikur Holim," the Jewish Hospital -

  Sponsored by benefactors across the globe, this historic hospital's bronze doors have been open almost 90 years, providing free medical services to hundreds of people in need.