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27 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Riga, Latvia

Updated February 12, 2025

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Unusual Attractions in Riga

Riga Central Market

Riga, Latvia

Riga Central Market

3,000 market stands in five former Zeppelin hangars.

The outside walking area for detainees in the yard.

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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.

The Three Brothers.

Riga, Latvia

The Three Brothers

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

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Art Nouveau in Riga

Flamboyant architecture from the turn of 20th century.

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Black Cat of Riga

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

View of the “Castle of Light” from across the Daugava.

Riga, Latvia

Castle of Light

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

Riga, Latvia

The Very Old Oak Tree

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

House of the Blackheads

Riga, Latvia

House of the Blackheads

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

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