Things to see in Latvia

296 places worth seeing in Latvia on an illustrated map: Riga Cathedral, Freedom Monument, St. Peter's Church, Rundāle Palace and Museum of the Occupation of Latvia, and more. Zoom in and watch the landmarks, museums, nature and fun appear.

Highlights

Riga Cathedral Dating to 1207, the cathedral is one of Riga's symbols. The 6768-pipe organ inside is particularly spectacular. Besides the organ, however,
Freedom Monument One of Latvia's national symbols. It was erected during the first independence and surprisingly never taken down by the Soviets (although la
St. Peter's Church St. Peter's Church, dating to 1209, is Riga's oldest church. Besides its ensemble of architecture, the church has an elevator to the tower f
Rundāle Palace A baroque palace built for the Dukes of Courland. Has a museum.
Museum of the Occupation of Latvia This noticeable and austere black building is clearly out-of-place. In the Soviet days, this housed a museum to the Red Riflemen, a group of
St. James's Cathedral Dating to 1226, this is one of the few Catholic churches left in Riga. At one point, it housed one of Riga's first schools.
Gutmanis Cave Lies half-way between Sigulda and Turaida castle and has a little creek flowing from it. A legend states that the water in the creek emanate
Venta Rapid This 240-m-wide waterfall is the widest in Europe. It is easily viewed from the brick bridge, 200 m downstream. Its 2-m height is not impres
Nativity Cathedral, Riga The Orthodox Cathedral was erected during Russian rule for Russian residents. In contrast to its relatively plain exterior, it is spectacula
Riga Motor Museum Contains former vehicles of Stalin, Kruschev, and Brezhnev.
Aglona Basilica Construction of the present church, which is in the Italian Baroque style, began in 1768 and was completed in 1780.
Riga Zoo The Riga Zoo is small, but fairly popular.
St. John's Church A smaller, less spectacular church near Saint Peter's. There is a nice altar inside, and unlike most Riga churches, this one is free. The al
Riga Choral Synagogue Mostly in ruins since the Germans burned it down on July 4, 1941 with 600 people locked inside. There is a memorial to 400 Latvians who save
Naval cathedral of St. Nicholas An impressive church in a depressing place. Just nearby Soviet-style apartment buildings surround the church, making it very surreal and con
Our Lady of Sorrows Church First stone church built in Riga after the Reformation had reached Livonia.
Rēzekne Sacred Heart of Jesus Roman Catholic Cathedral Cathedral.
Liepāja Saint Joseph Roman Catholic Cathedral The biggest Catholic church in Liepāja. Built of yellow bricks, with many small towers. There is a ship model in the church, which was belie
Ventspils Olimpiskais Stadions Ice skating rink, basketball, skate park, etc.
St. Francis Church Built in 1892, a gorgeous neo-Gothic building in the middle of slums. Features copies of Giotto's mural paintings in the Papal Basilica of S
Holy Trinity Cathedral, Liepāja Has a 55 m (180 ft) high tower, which is a perfect sightseeing place. It also has a huge church organ, made of more than 7000 pipes, which w
Church of Jesus An unusually-designed Lutheran church.
St. Mary Magdalene's Church St. Mary Magdalene's Church was made of stone in late 13th century. You can find perpetual worship nearby.
Large Guild Housed the guild of the tradesmen, who would join after being a member of the Blackheads (see House of Blackheads). Home to the Latvian Phil
St. Gertrude Old Church The brick neogothic church of St. Getrude, despite "old" in its name, is an entirely late 19th-century creation that replaced a series of st
St. Saviour's church, Riga Riga's only Anglican church has English language services every Sunday at 11:00, and free concerts every Wednesday.
Annunciation of Our Most Holy Lady Church Church in Riga, Latvia.
Liepāja Theatre Also sells tickets to various other venues all over the city, like the organ music festival.
St. Martin's Church Lutheran church from 1850s. Its decorations are fairly plain, but the location among the trees is remarkable.
Laima Clock Laima is a Latvian chocolate manufacturer and means good luck in Latvian. The Clock is a traditional meeting place for people in Riga.
Latvian Museum of Decorative Arts and Design The Museum of Decorative and Design Art is located in the former St. George’s Church building (1204), which is the oldest stone building in
Miķeļbāka Lighthouse in Latvia.
Slītere lighthouse Located near the Šlītere Blue Mountains, 5.3 km from the coast. The 5th floor of the lighthouse is 100 m above sea level with a magnificent
Kuldīga vaulted bridge At 164 m, it is the longest road bridge of this kind in Europe. It was built in 1874 according to 19th-century standards: 500 feet long and
Oviši lighthouse The oldest navigation building (1814) in Latvia with a 37 m high tower and a lighthouse history exposition at the seashore.
Old Jewish cemetery A huge area that reminds of the Jewish population of Latgales apkaime. Established in early 18th century, this cemetery kept expanding till
Riežupe Sand Caves The longest underground cave labyrinth in the Baltics (about 2 km – 460 m can be toured). In the beginning, the sand was sold as washing san
Liepāja Museum Museum in Latvia.
Livu Akvaparks The biggest water attraction in Northern Europe.
Synagogue This is one of the largest buildings in town with gorgeous interior of gilded marble. It houses the city library.
Church of Saint Anne in Liepāja Built of red brick and the oldest of Liepāja's churches. The organ is the third biggest in Latvia. First mentioned in 1508 with a 9.70 m hig
Latvian Sports museum Historic sports equipment and sportswear, photographs from a variety of sporting events.
Tukums Museum Museum in Latvia.
Porcelain Museum Covers the history of porcelain in Riga through the 19th and 20th centuries.
Riga Radio and TV Tower Television tower in Riga, Latvia.
Karosta water tower The water tower is part of the formerly Russian Tsar Alexander III Mořských city. The construction is assumed to have happened between 1903
Skonto Stadium Football stadium.
Lake Lubāns Lake in Barkava Parish, Madona Municipality, Latvia.
North Vidzeme Biosphere Reserve Biosphere reserve.
Lake Burtnieks Lake in Burtnieki Municipality, Latvia.

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