Riga Self-Guided Audio Tour

Itinerary
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Stop At: House of the Black Heads, Ratslaukums 7, Riga 1050 Latvia

Based

on the original 14th century construction and an architectural treasure of Riga, this stunning

building eventually became home to a society unique to Latvia and Estonia.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: The Museum of the Occupation of Latvia, Raina bulvaris 7, Riga 1050 Latvia

The Occupation Museum is an unusual blocky design, the imposing black exterior a stark contrast to

the surrounding buildings of the square,and is a controversial eyesore to many natives

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: St. Peter's Church, Skarnu iela 19, Riga 1050 Latvia

One of the oldest churches in the Baltic region, St. Peter’s boastsmore than 800 years of history,

and

remains a central landmark of thecity with a tower that dominates the skyline.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Latvian National Opera, Aspazijas bulvaris 3, Riga 1050 Latvia

National Opera House is one of the first buildings to receive a grand makeover after the country

gained independence, this splendid structure is now home to the Latv

ian National Opera and Latvian

National Ballet as well as their orchestras, with a history that dates back to the late 1700s.


Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Freedom Monument, Brivibas Laukums Central District, Riga 1050 Latvia

Situated at the center of Riga and entrance to the Old Town, the Freedom Monument, often

referred to as

Latvia’s Statue of Liberty, is an important national landmark

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Swedish Gate (Zviedru Varti), Torna iela 11, Riga 1050 Latvia

Dating back to the late 17th century, the archway has until recently boasted the title of last surviving

gate from what was once the defensive structures of the Old Town, named in honor of the city’s

Swedish occupation


Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Riga Castle, Pils laukums 3, Riga 1050 Latvia

Riga Castle was first established in the 14th century and utilized by the ruling authorities of the city

ever since

Duration: 15 minutes