What's Old Town Riga Like?
There's a lot visitors like about Old Town Riga, especially its restaurants and historical sites. Make sure to enjoy this romantic neighborhood's great shops. Nature lovers can visit Bastion Hill and Pilsetas kanals. There's plenty more to see, including Cathedral Square and Riga Cathedral.
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
- Cathedral Square
- Riga Cathedral
- Three Brothers
- Art Nouveau Buildings
- House of the Blackheads
Things to Do in Old Town Riga
- Riga Christmas Market
- Riga Castle
- Latvian National Opera
- Riga Central Market
- Latvian National Theatre
Other Popular Old Town Riga Attractions
- St. Peter's Church
- St John's Church
- 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 62°F)
- Coldest months: January, February, December, March (average 30°F)
- Rainiest months: August, July, October, September (average 3 inches of rainfall)