Riga

Riga is the capital of Latvia and it is a more than 800 years old city, it is situated on the Baltic Sea coast and is the largest city in the Baltic States, Riga has some interesting architecture as it was an important economical centre, today Riga is a fast evolving, vibrant and modern city, for visitors there are many a sites  The Historic Centre of Riga has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the city is particularly notable for its extensive Art Nouveau (Jugendstil) architecture.

The Museum of the Occupation of Latvia

The Museum of the Occupation of Latvia is in Riga it was established in 1993, as the name suggests the museum was build to highlight the time (1940 to 1991) when Latvia was under foreign occupation, the museum is about the wrong doings committed by foreign powers and a tribute to those who perished

Brothers' Cemetery

The Brothers' Cemetery or Cemetery of the Brethren is a military cemetery and national monument, it is a memorial and a burial ground for thousands of Latvian soldiers who fought occupation and strived to free Latvia. There is also the statue of Mother Latvia and an eternal flame.

St. Peter's Church

The St. Peter's Church is the oldest church in Riga built in 1209, the church is a tall church and it dominates Riga’s skyline infact one can go inside the church use the lift and see Old city from the height of 72 meters , till date the church is  rebuild 8 times.

House of Blackheads

House of Blackheads is a magnificent building which was originally built in 1344 destroyed in 1941 and then again in 1948, it was rebuilt in 2001 with careful attention to its original structure today is serves as a museum and sometimes concert hall.

Riga Castle

Riga Castle was built in the year 1330 and was reconstructed at the end of the 18th century, and at the beginning of the 19th century, today the castle houses two museums and is also the residence of the President of Latvia and hence much of the castle is off limits and well secured.

Riga Zoo

Riga Zoo is a zoo in Riga, a great destination if one is traveling along with the family, the zoo is located in Mezas park in the north eastern part of the city, the Mezas park also has a large lake, an amusement park, sport facilities and more, Riga Zoo houses around 3000 animals of nearly 500 species which include lions, crocodiles, wolves, monkeys, elephants and more, the zoo also has a large herd of kiangs, wild asses from Tibet.