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Tourist Attractions > Europe > Latvia > Riga's Historic Town Centre | |
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Riga's Historic Town Centre Description Situated on the Daugava River on the shores of the Riga Gulf of the Baltic Sea, Riga benefits from pleasant coastal air and is the gateway into the Baltic region. A major centre of the Hanseatic League, Riga came to prominence during the 13th-15th centuries, benefiting from its geographic location as a trade port between Central and Eastern Europe. Although many of the oldest buildings were destroyed by fire and wars, the historic town centre boasts many fine Gothic, Baroque and Classism buildings. But Riga is particularly renowned for its Art Nouveau structures which many believe is the finest collection of this style of architecture anywhere in Europe. Riga’s specific attractions are numerous and include Riga Castle, the Jewish Museum, Gauja National Park, Riga Zoo and St Mary’s Dome Cathedral completed in 1270 with one of the largest organs in the world. Riga’s historic town centre was declared a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1997 in recognition of the Art Nouveau and Jugendstil architecture that characterises this splendid city. Transportation Air: Riga International Airport. Water: Ferry: Free Port of Riga. Rail: Train: Public services to Riga’s Central Station. Public Trolley and Tram services. Road: Bus: Public services to Riga International Bus Station. Contact Addresses For more information about Riga, contact the Latvia Tourism Development Agency (see Tourist Information above). Latvia - Map 
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