Things to do in Riga

The Blackhead Palace is located on Riga's City Hall Square. Its red brick exterior features gables and spires, and the portico is adorned with elaborate reliefs and an astronomical clock. The interior now serves as a museum; the second-floor lobby boasts stained glass and murals, the colors softened by the light filtering through the glass. The basement wine cellar retains its vaulted structure, and the air is filled with the scents of stone and old wood. Several manicured trees stand in the square, and a nearby fountain operates in the summer. The building was destroyed during World War II and has been rebuilt, but the red brick hue harmonizes well with the surrounding older buildings.

riga is such an amazing place. first time in Latvia and will definitelh come back! amazing and cheap food too

In autumn, go to the grassland to see the reeds. The entire hillside is covered with white reeds, which sway like snow waves when the wind blows. The trail is well-maintained and you won't feel tired at all when you walk up slowly. When the sun sets, the reeds are all dyed golden red, and every photo you take will look beautiful. There are freshly roasted chestnuts for sale at the top of the mountain. They are ten yuan a pound. They are hot and sweet when they are freshly roasted. Peel one and eat it. It warms your stomach and makes you feel comfortable. It is much more comfortable than being crowded with people at popular photo spots. You feel more open and relaxed.

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very modern and attractive museum with superb collection of different vehicles 🚗— presoviet collection, Soviet collection etc. it’s good to reserve 1,5-2hours to spend here. my husband was amazed by the collection and how well kept the exhibition was. we went during museum night, so entrance was free. but usually it is 10eur from adult. highly recommend！