Old Town
moderateUNESCO World Heritage Site with medieval and Art Nouveau architecture, cafes, and historic charm
Best for history, architecture, dining, sightseeing
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Art Nouveau architecture capital with historic center, central market, and Baltic beaches.
Humid continental
Jan
-1° / -6° 39 mmFeb
0° / -6° 28 mmMar
4° / -3° 28 mmApr
11° / 2° 32 mmMay
17° / 7° 42 mmJun
20° / 11° 60 mmJul
22° / 14° 79 mmAug
22° / 13° 78 mmSep
16° / 9° 66 mmOct
10° / 5° 63 mmNov
4° / 0° 55 mmDec
1° / -4° 48 mmRiga International Airport (RIX) · 10 km southwest of city center
Bus 22 (25-35 min, €2) · Minibus (20-30 min, €2-3) · Taxi (15-20 min, €15-20) · Bolt (15-20 min, €10-15)
Tram, Bus, Trolleybus
Old Town walkable, trams for Art Nouveau district · Validate e-tickets on first use · Extensive tram network, scenic routes · Download Rigas Satiksme app
high
Latvian, Russian. English in tourist areas
Euro (€)
Reserved Baltic culture · Art Nouveau heritage · Song and dance festivals important · Mix of Baltic, German, Russian influences · Nature and forest culture
Latvians reserved but polite · Handshake for greetings · Remove shoes in homes · Punctuality valued · Quiet in public
Schengen visa required for most non-EU. US/Canada/Australia/UK: 90 days visa-free
230V, 50Hz · C, F
Adequate healthcare. EU citizens free with EHIC.
SAFE · Generally safe city · Watch belongings in Old Town · Some areas outside center less safe at night · Pickpocketing in tourist areas · Taxi scams - use Bolt
Police 112 · Ambulance 112
UNESCO World Heritage Site with medieval and Art Nouveau architecture, cafes, and historic charm
Best for history, architecture, dining, sightseeing
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