Riga (/ˈriːɡə/; Latvian: Rīga, pronounced [ˈriːɡa], Russian: Рига, Livonian: Rīgõ, Polish: Ryga) is the capital and the largest city of Latvia. With 641,007 inhabitants (2015), Riga is the largest city of the Baltic states and home to more than one third of Latvia's population. The city lies on the Gulf of Riga, at the mouth of the Daugava.
Population: 742,572
Latitude: 56° 56' 45.60" N
Longitude: 24° 06' 21.20" E
The Brothers' Cemetery or Cemetery of the Brethren (Latvian: Brāļu Kapi), also sometimes referred to in English as the Common Graves or simply as the Military Cemetery, is a military cemetery and national monument in Riga, capital of Latvia.
The Art Academy of Latvia (Latvian: Latvijas Mākslas akadēmija) is an institution of higher education and scientific research in art, located in Riga, Latvia.
Riga Zoo is a city-owned zoo in Riga, Latvia. It is located in Mežaparks, on the western bank of Ķīšezers lake. Riga Zoo houses around 4000 animals of nearly 500 species and is visited by 250-300,000 visitors annually.
The Latvian National Museum of Art (Latvian: Latvijas Nacionālais mākslas muzejs) is the richest collection of national art in Latvia. It houses more than 52,000 works of art reflecting the development of professional art in the Baltic area and in L…
Vērmanes Garden (Latvian: Vērmanes dārzs, German: Wöhrmanns Garten) is the oldest public garden in the city of Riga, Latvia, and currently comprises an area of approximately 5 hectares (12 acres).
The Swedish Gate (Latvian: Zviedru vārti) is situated in Riga, Latvia, and was erected 1698 as a part of the Riga Wall to provide access to barracks outside the city wall.
The Stone Bridge (Latvian: Akmens tilts — Stone bridge) in Riga, the capital of Latvia, is a bridge that crosses the Daugava river.
Riga Motor Museum (Latvian: Rīgas motormuzejs) is the biggest antique vehicle museum in the Baltic countries, located in Riga, Latvia. The museum is a state agency operating under the Republic of Latvia Ministry of Transport. Since 1992, the museum …
Riga Central Station (Latvian: Rīgas Centrālā dzelzceļa stacija) is the name of the main railway station and the surrounding district in Riga city center. It is known as the main point of Riga due to its location near Central Station, and most forms…
The Powder Tower (Latvian: Pulvertornis) is situated in Riga, Latvia, and originally a part of the defensive system of the town.
The Great Cemetery (Latvian: Lielie kapi; German: Grosser Friedhof) was formerly the principal cemetery of Riga in Latvia, established in 1773. It was the main burial ground of the Baltic Germans in Latvia.
Babīte Municipality (Latvian: Babītes novads) is a municipality in Latvia.
Albert Street (Latvian: Alberta iela) is a street in Riga, named after Bishop Albert. It is known for its Art Nouveau apartment buildings, many of them designed by the architect Mikhail Eisenstein. Building along the street Albert, 12 — the bright s…
Ķekava is a town in central Latvia 17 km south from Riga.
St. John's Church (Latvian: Svētā Jāņa Evaņģēliski luteriskā baznīca) is a Lutheran church in Riga, the capital of Latvia. It is a parish church of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Latvia.
The Southern Bridge (Latvian: Dienvidu tilts — Southern bridge) crosses the Daugava river in Riga, the capital of Latvia.
The Small Guild (Latvian: Mazā Ģilde) is a building situated in Riga, Latvia, at 3/5 Amatu Street.
The Large Guild (Latvian: Lielā Ģilde) is a building situated in Riga, Latvia, and was erected in the years 1854 - 1857 after a project by architect K. Bejne in English Gothic style. The building was erected to house the guild of the same name, and …