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 Great Guild Hall and Powder Tower. There's plenty more to see, including Riga Cathedral and Three Brothers.
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
- Riga Cathedral
- Three Brothers
- Great Guild Hall
- House of the Blackheads
- Riga Castle
Things to do in Old Town Riga
- Riga Christmas Market
- Latvian National Opera
- Riga Central Market
- Riga History and Navigation Museum
- Latvian National Theatre
Other popular Old Town Riga attractions
- St. Peter's Church
- Powder Tower
- St John's Church
- Cathedral Square
- 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)