Known for
The House of the Blackheads, Dome Square and Riga Castle on the old-town streets.
Town hall, dome and castle
Old Riga
Vecrīga
Town Hall Square, Kaļķu, Pils
The House of the Blackheads, Dome Square and Riga Castle hold the old town. St Peter church and the Three Brothers stand on the same streets, and the Powder Tower closes the north side by the canal.
Why go
The first morning, before the courtyards fill with groups.
Where to stay
Sleep here the first night, with the town hall and the castle close by. For a quieter night, leave the suitcase in Centrs, beyond the boulevard.
Local guide
Fedor Samorodov · guide
The House of the Blackheads is on Town Hall Square, the Dome is the next block, and the castle closes the streets by the Daugava. The Three Brothers are on Mazā Pils. The Powder Tower is at the north end, by the canal.