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The Corner House

A former Latvian headquarters of the brutal KGB secret police is now open as a grim reminder of their atrocities.

ahvenas

Added by ahvenas

Paula Jaunzema akmens skulptūru dārzs (Pauls Jaunzems Stone Sculpture Park)

A collection of expressive stone sculptures in a scenic and serene riverfront location.

leldebenke

Added by leldebenke

Castle of Light

Latvia's symbolic mountain-shaped national library is home to millions of cultural tomes.

Added by DenverApplehans

Freedom Monument

This celebration of Latvia’s freedom and independence avoided demolition over half a century of Soviet occupation.

Global Sightseer

Added by Global Sightseer

Art Nouveau in Riga

Flamboyant architecture from the turn of 20th century.

stanestane

Added by stanestane

Statue of Prince Mikhail Andreas Barclay de Tolly

The former Field Marshall and Minister of War to the Russian Imperial Army.

Added by subha basu ray

Jana Seta Map Shop

A map store filled with original Cold War era Russian maps of the world.

Patricia Whyde

Added by Patricia Whyde

The Žanis Lipke Memorial

A Latvian rescuer who saved countless lives during World War II.

katielou106

Added by katielou106

Great Choral Synagogue Memorial

A monument to the grand synagogue that stood in this space before Nazis burned it down.

katielou106

Added by katielou106

Riga Central Market

3,000 market stands in five former Zeppelin hangars.

Dampo

The Very Old Oak Tree

A preserved oak tree about 3,500 years old found in Riga, Latvia.

Added by playrigadotcom

Remembrance Memorial to the Victims of the Soviet Occupation

With a design inspired by traditional Latvian textiles, this monument honors the Latvian people who suffered under Soviet occupation.

katielou106

Added by katielou106

Monument to the Latvian Riflemen

A statue built to honor the elite soldiers who fought for Latvia during World War I.

katielou106

Added by katielou106

First-Ever Public Christmas Tree Marker

A stone marker and sculpture in the city of Riga stake a claim for the very first community Christmas tree.

ahvenas

Added by ahvenas

House of the Blackheads

The reconstruction of this prominent building fulfilled a long-written command.

Global Sightseer

Added by Global Sightseer

Stone Head of Salaspils

This enigmatic artifact remained buried in a churchyard for years.

ahvenas

Added by ahvenas

Jauniela (New Street)

This charming Latvian lane doubled as Baker Street on the Soviet Union’s version of Sherlock Holmes.

Will Mawhood

Added by Will Mawhood

Black Cat of Riga

A black cat protests the City Guild in Riga's Old Town.

Dampo

The Three Brothers

The oldest housing complex in Riga is a mini timeline of architectural trends.

Added by osamms

Big Christopher

The statue of a legendary giant who carried Christ and shouldered the world's sins.

Added by duncanchappell

Liepupes pagasts, Latvia

Kurmrags Lighthouse

This abandoned beacon is moving closer and closer to the sea.

ahvenas

Added by ahvenas

Pärnu, Estonia

Seegi Maja Restaurant

This atmospheric spot in Pärnu's historic old town is located in a 17th-century almshouse.

Added by subha basu ray

Pärnu, Estonia

Pärnu Seawall

Legend says lovers who hold hands while venturing along this stone jetty and kiss at the end will remain together forever.

Aliide Naylor

Added by Aliide Naylor

Ridala Parish, Estonia

Haapsalu Airfield

This abandoned fighter jet launch center is now a haunting street racing course.

ahvenas

Added by ahvenas