Known for
The Central Market and the churches south of the old town, on the Latgale side.
South of the old town
Latgale
Latgale
Latgales, Gogoļa, Lastādijas
The Museum of the Riga Ghetto, the Church of Jesus and the Annunciation church stand on the market side, south of Vecrīga. Further east are the Church of the Theotokos of Kazan and St John the Precursor.
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Why go
A separate daytime walk south from the old town.
Where to stay
Sleep here for quiet streets by the market. Otherwise keep the suitcase in Vecrīga or in Centrs.
Local guide
Fedor Samorodov · guide
The market pavilions hold the middle, just south of the old town. The Jesus Church and the Church of the Annunciation stand beside them. The Kazan Icon church and the Church of St John the Forerunner are further east, along Latgales.