The capital of Latvia is a very diverse city and rich in monuments. Among its attractions are the UNESCO-listed Old Town and Art Nouveau buildings in the so-called Art Nouveau quarter.
Established in the Middle Ages, Riga was an important port and trade center belonging to the Hanza. It is with this period that the largest development of Riga and its magnificent buildings are associated.
The Old Town is centered around the Town Hall Square, where the Roland monument stands. Historic tenement houses, including Gothic, richly decorated, House of Libra and House of Blackheads rise above the square. Within the historic quarters, you can also see the 13th century, the largest cathedral in this part of Europe, and the Gothic church of St. Jakub and a lot of charming tenements, including the famous Three Brothers.
With the rapid development of Riga at the turn of the century, the so-called Secession Quarter around the street is associated. Alberta. There are richly decorated tenement houses and palaces erected in the Art Nouveau style, which are the best example of compact buildings from this period in this part of Europe. There is also a Secession Museum in the district showing the diversity of this artistic current and its creators.
Riga is famous for its many restaurants and bars gathered within the Old Town. The purpose of gourmet expeditions are also market halls in the suburbs of the city, where you can buy fresh vegetables, fruit, meat, dairy products and preserves directly from producers.
