Places worth the detour in Riga
85 places worth going out of your way for lie within 20 km of Riga, Latvia, across 7 kinds of detour; churches, temples & shrines are the largest group (27). Best known: Riga Cathedral. 71 of them rank as little-known. Click any card to open it on the map.
The 60 best known, ranked 85
Ranked by how many Wikipedia editions cover them. The other 25 are on the map and on the Latvia pages.
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6.St. James's Cathedral
Sacred sites · 13th century · Notable
Roman Catholic cathedral in Riga, Latvia
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13.National Botanic Garden of Latvia
Parks & cemeteries · 20th century · Notable
Botanic garden in Latvia
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21.Monument to the Liberators of Soviet Latvia and Riga from the German Fascist Invaders
Built landmarks · 20th century · Hidden gem
Former memorial in Riga, Latvia
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23.Riga Choral Synagogue
Sacred sites · 19th century · Hidden gem
Destroyed synagogue in Riga, Latvia
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26.St. George's Church
Sacred sites · 13th century · Hidden gem
Church building in Central District, Latvia
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30.Railway Bridge over Daugava in Riga
Built landmarks · Hidden gem
Bridge that crosses the Daugava river in Riga, the capital of Latvia
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31.Vērmanes Garden
Parks & cemeteries · 19th century · Hidden gem
Latvian cultural monument No. 5583
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36.St. Saviour's church, Riga
Sacred sites · 19th century · Hidden gem
Anglican church building in Central District, Latvia
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37.Botanical Garden of the University of Latvia
Parks & cemeteries · 20th century · Hidden gem
Botanical garden located in Riga, Latvia
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42.Southern Bridge
Built landmarks · Hidden gem
Extradosed bridge completed 2008 across the Daugava River in Riga, Latvia
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46.St. Catherine's Roman Catholic Church, Riga
Sacred sites · 13th century · Hidden gem
Church building in Central District, Latvia
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48.Daugavgrīva Fortress
Built landmarks · 17th century · Hidden gem
17th century fortifications near Riga, Latvia
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51.Latvian Museum of Decorative Arts and Design
Museums & culture · 20th century · Hidden gem
Museum in Latvia
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55.St. Catherine's Lutheran Church, Riga
Sacred sites · 18th century · Hidden gem
Church in Riga, Latvia
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58.St. Peter and St. Paul Church
Fun & leisure · 18th century · Hidden gem
Church in Riga, Latvia, used as a concert hall
