What's Old Town Riga like?
There are lots of things that visitors like about Old Town Riga, especially its shops and historical sites. Make sure that you enjoy this romantic neighbourhood's great restaurants. Take in some culture at Powder Tower and Latvian National Opera. 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
- Town Hall
- Riga Castle
Things to do in Old Town Riga
- Riga Christmas Market
- Latvian National Opera
- Riga Central Market
- Latvian National Theatre
- Riga History and Navigation Museum
Other popular Old Town Riga attractions
- House of the Blackheads
- St. Peter's Church
- Powder Tower
- St John's Church
- Small Guild Hall
When is the best time to visit Riga?
- Hottest months: July, August, June, September (average 17°C)
- Coldest months: January, February, December, March (average -1°C)
- Rainiest months: August, July, October, September (average 85 mm of rainfall)