You&ME7 Guidebook
Sightseeing
Historical church with observation deck. Adult ticket: 9 EUR
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St. Peter's Church
1 Reformācijas LaukumsHistorical church with observation deck. Adult ticket: 9 EUR
Former KGB headquarters known as The Corner House, where political prisoners would be taken and subject to torture and worse.
The city of Riga came under Soviet control in 1940, and the brutal new leaders brought with them the dreaded KGB secret police. Setting up shop in the Corner House, a secretive headquarters in the middle of the city, the KGB began summoning people to uncertain fates within the depths of the building. “Undesirable Elements” could be picked up for crimes as small as having “anti-Soviet conversations” or “instigating panic.” Many of the people captured by the KGB were executed in a killing area in the basement of the Corner House. Still others were crammed into cells with dozens of other prisoners, and made to sweat and go mad with thirst as the basement was kept at around 85 degrees F.
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The Left Door Bar
12 Antonijas ielaFormer KGB headquarters known as The Corner House, where political prisoners would be taken and subject to torture and worse.
The city of Riga came under Soviet control in 1940, and the brutal new leaders brought with them the dreaded KGB secret police. Setting up shop in the Corner House, a secretive headquarters in the middle of the city, the KGB began summoning people to uncertain fates within the depths of the building. “Undesirable Elements” could be picked up for crimes as small as having “anti-Soviet conversations” or “instigating panic.” Many of the people captured by the KGB were executed in a killing area in the basement of the Corner House. Still others were crammed into cells with dozens of other prisoners, and made to sweat and go mad with thirst as the basement was kept at around 85 degrees F.
The Bremen Town Musicians statue is based on one of the many Brothers Grimm Fairytales. Touch the nose of each animal and make a wish.
Bremen Town Musicians
Pēterbaznīcas ielaThe Bremen Town Musicians statue is based on one of the many Brothers Grimm Fairytales. Touch the nose of each animal and make a wish.
Constructed in 1334, the building was originally known as the New House and its appearance was of a common medieval building. The House of Black Heads was designed as a venue for meetings and banquets hosted by the Brotherhood of Blackheads; a guild of unmarried merchants, shipowners, and foreigners residing in Riga. The house was known for its wild parties and the Brotherhood is credited with displaying the first public Christmas tree in 1510. A stone marker outside the building marks the location.
This building was one of the town’s many structures damaged or destroyed during World Wat II bombardments. The only surviving section was a medieval cellar discovered during the building’s reconstruction in the mid-1990s. The House of the Blackheads was fully restored in 1999.
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House of the Black Heads
7 RātslaukumsConstructed in 1334, the building was originally known as the New House and its appearance was of a common medieval building. The House of Black Heads was designed as a venue for meetings and banquets hosted by the Brotherhood of Blackheads; a guild of unmarried merchants, shipowners, and foreigners residing in Riga. The house was known for its wild parties and the Brotherhood is credited with displaying the first public Christmas tree in 1510. A stone marker outside the building marks the location.
This building was one of the town’s many structures damaged or destroyed during World Wat II bombardments. The only surviving section was a medieval cellar discovered during the building’s reconstruction in the mid-1990s. The House of the Blackheads was fully restored in 1999.
Supposedly, they were all built by descendants of the same family. Whether or not that is true, the “brothers” stand next to one another as a striking timeline of architectural trends.
The first brother, which was built in the late 15th century, is among the oldest dwellings in all of Riga.
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Three Brothers
19 Mazā Pils ielaSupposedly, they were all built by descendants of the same family. Whether or not that is true, the “brothers” stand next to one another as a striking timeline of architectural trends.
The first brother, which was built in the late 15th century, is among the oldest dwellings in all of Riga.
Riga Cathedral is the seat of the Archbishop of the Latvian Evangelical Lutheran Church, a venue of ecumenical services, concerts and one of Riga’s organ music centres. Visit website, to buy a ticket for many classical concerts happening here: https://www.bilesuparadize.lv/en/organizer/857
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Riga Cathedral
6 Herdera laukumsRiga Cathedral is the seat of the Archbishop of the Latvian Evangelical Lutheran Church, a venue of ecumenical services, concerts and one of Riga’s organ music centres. Visit website, to buy a ticket for many classical concerts happening here: https://www.bilesuparadize.lv/en/organizer/857
Food scene
Great atmosphere bar, serve black balsam that’s unique to Latvia, they have a secret basement with a door through a book shelf (ask to get in!)
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Black Magic
10 Kaļķu ielaGreat atmosphere bar, serve black balsam that’s unique to Latvia, they have a secret basement with a door through a book shelf (ask to get in!)
Great brunch bagels with fresh juices, favoured by locals!
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Big Bad Bagels
8 Baznīcas ielaGreat brunch bagels with fresh juices, favoured by locals!
Cheap traditional Latvian cuisine, unique experience!
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Lido Vērmanītis
65 Elizabetes ielaCheap traditional Latvian cuisine, unique experience!
FERMA
7 Valkas ielaFancy restaurant serving Latvian cuisine.
Folkklubs ALA pagrabs
19 Peldu ielaPub serving Latvian beer in unique atmosphere.
Tēvocis Vaņa
16 Smilšu ielaRestaurant serving delicious Russian cuisine.
Very unique food experience serving set menu by a renowned Latvian chef. Booking required, price 110 EUR for a set menu.
Max Cekot Kitchen
42 Jelgavas ielaVery unique food experience serving set menu by a renowned Latvian chef. Booking required, price 110 EUR for a set menu.
City/town information
Beachside town, great for a day out. We recommend travelling by train and to get off at Majori station.
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Jūrmala
Beachside town, great for a day out. We recommend travelling by train and to get off at Majori station.
Relaxing Time
Spa Place, offers swimming pool, jacuzzi, saunas and massage, as well as other treatments.
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ESPA Riga
4A Baznīcas ielaSpa Place, offers swimming pool, jacuzzi, saunas and massage, as well as other treatments.
Consejos para la ciudad
Cómo moverse
You must buy a ticket for all public transport before you go
The ticket can be bought in small kiosks and shops called "Narvesen", you can buy any amounts of trips you want, or a full day ticket to use on unlimited number of trips. The tickets are valid for buses, trams and trolleys. More info here: https://www.rigassatiksme.lv/en/tickets-and-e-ticket/