Photos of Riga, a Vibrant Baltic City Full of History

Riga isn't just the largest city of Latvia; it is also the largest in the Baltic States of Europe.

Published: January 18, 2018 8:05 PM IST

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You’d be forgiven for not knowing about Riga. The Latvian city doesn’t feature in the itinerary of your typical Euro trip, but it should be. This is a city bursting with heritage; think cobbled streets, trams that run through the city and a city center that is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Riga’s old town is called Vecr?ga and it is its biggest attraction. The city center, Centrs, has more than 800 buildings built in the style of Art Nouveau or Jugendstil architecture. Here are some photos of Riga that capture some of its beauty. ALSO READ: Photos of Gdansk in Poland, a Scarred Gateway City to the Baltic Coast

A panoramic view of Riga city, Latvia

The panoramic view of city Riga, Latvia

Riga Town Hall Square, with the House of the Blackheads and St. Peter’s Church

Riga Town Hall Square, House of the Blackheads and St. Peter's Church

A closer look at the sculpture of Saint Roland, with the House of the Blackheads and Saint Peters Church behind it

House of the Blackheads, sculpture of Saint Roland and Saint Peters Church in old city Riga, Latvia

Detail of the astronomical clock on the House of Blackheads

Detail of astronomical clock on the House of Blackheads, Riga, Latvia

Swedish Gate in the old city of Riga

Swedish Gate in the old city of Riga, Latvia

Latvian national opera and ballet theater and Nymph fountain in the park

Latvian national opera and ballet theater and fountain the Nymph in park. Riga, Latvia

Cobbled city square with outdoor restaurants among colorful buildings in Riga

Cobbled city square with outdoor restaurants among colorful buildings in Riga

Beautiful buildings with reflection on Livu square in the old town of Riga

Beautiful buildings with reflection on Livu square in the old town of Riga, Latvia

Night view of the central square of Riga with illuminated buildings

Beautiful old architecture of the central square of Riga. Night view with blue cloudy sky in background and illuminated buildings in foreground

Tourists at Christmas Tree on Town Hall Square in Riga Old Town in winter

Tourists at Christmas Tree on Town Hall Square in Riga Old Town, in winter

Cityscape aerial view on the old town with Dome cathedral and Daugava river in Riga city

Cityscape aerial view on the old town with Dome cathedral and Daugava river in Riga city

The architecture is distinguished by the intricate facades you see on the buildings, with beautiful carvings of mythical creatures and flowers and ornately decorated windows and doorways. The old town also has a number of restaurants and bars where you can sit out and soak in the views around you and cobbled streets that you can walk on and cover the entire area. It is as close as you can get to a world that is centuries old.

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