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Dom CathedralCity/Region: Riga
Dating back to 1211, the red brick Dom (or Dome) Protestant Cathedral is a highlight of the historic center of Riga. The cathedral is situated near the Western Daugava River and boasts an incredible organ with over 6,500 pipes built in 1844, stained glass windows and a beautifully whitewashed interior. There are regular concerts held on the organ, and the cathedral also has its own boy's choir that gives regular performances.
Address: Doma laukums
Phone Number: 735 6699
Admission: Free
Riga CastleCity/Region: Riga
Riga Castle (or
Riga pils) was built in 1330 on the site of the original settlement of the city, as a residence for the master of the Livonian Order, and later it served as the base for the city's occupiers throughout its history. The distinctive yellow castle was destroyed and rebuilt over time and today it serves as the offices and home of the Latvian president, as well as the Latvian Museum of Foreign Art and the Rainis Museum of Literature and Art History. The castle is strategically placed on the banks of the Daugava, originally in order to oversee all ships entering the city's port, and has four towers and an inner courtyard.
Address: Pils laukums 3
Hours: Foreign Art Museum: Tuesday to Sunday 11am to 5pm. The Castle is open daily, though some sections are off limits to tourists due to the Presidential residence
Open Air Ethnographic MuseumCity/Region: Riga
The Open Air Ethnographic Museum is a fascinating reflection of the traditional Latvian way of life. Set on 247 acres (100ha), the museum consists of farmhouses, fishing villages, windmills and other historic buildings that have been relocated here to create an outdoor exhibit. Visitors can watch craftsmen at work, sample traditional Latvian cooking and ales, and learn more about the history of the country.
Address: Brivibas gatve 440
Phone Number: 799 4515
Hours: Daily 10am to 5pm
Admission: Ls 1
The Central MarketCity/Region: Riga
One of the oldest and biggest of its kind, Riga's Central Market dates back to 1201 and is a riot of sounds, sights and smells. Anything from fresh fruits, cheeses, and whole sheep carcasses, to appliances, clothing and CDs are on offer, usually at very reasonable prices. The market was moved from its original home and relocated several times, but since the 1930s has occupied the same space in several World War I hangars, close to the bus and train stations. There is room for over 1,000 vendors, and no visit to Riga is complete without a stroll through its tantalising stalls.
Address: Centrâltirgus 1
Phone Number: 722 9985
Hours: Daily 8am to 5pm
Admission: Free
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