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Explore Riga's medieval Old Town: House of the Blackheads, St. Peter's Church, Riga Castle, Dome Cathedral and guided walking routes.

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The Cat House of Riga: the legend, the building, and what to see — Guide to the Cat House (Kaku maja) in Riga: the legend of the cats turned toward

The Cat House of Riga: the legend, the building, and what to see

Guide to the Cat House (Kaku maja) in Riga: the legend of the cats turned toward the guild, the Art Nouveau architecture and how to find it.

Freedom Monument Riga and the changing of the guard — Riga Freedom Monument guide: history, symbolism, changing of the guard schedule

Freedom Monument Riga and the changing of the guard

Riga Freedom Monument guide: history, symbolism, changing of the guard schedule (hourly 9am–6pm), and tips for visiting Latvia's national monument.

House of the Blackheads Riga: visiting guide, tickets and honest tips — House of the Blackheads visiting guide: the story of Riga's most iconic building

House of the Blackheads Riga: visiting guide, tickets and honest tips

House of the Blackheads visiting guide: the story of Riga's most iconic building, what's inside, ticket prices, opening hours and honest tips.

Riga Castle: the presidential residence and what visitors can see — Riga Castle visitor guide: the presidential residence, its medieval history, the

Riga Castle: the presidential residence and what visitors can see

Riga Castle visitor guide: the presidential residence, its medieval history, the museums inside and what you can actually see as a visitor.

Riga Cathedral and organ concerts: the complete visitor guide — Guide to Riga Cathedral: visiting hours, the famous Walker organ, Concerto Picco

Riga Cathedral and organ concerts: the complete visitor guide

Guide to Riga Cathedral: visiting hours, the famous Walker organ, Concerto Piccolo concert tickets, and what to see inside Latvia's oldest church.

Riga Old Town self-guided walking route: 2–3 hours, all the highlights — Self-guided walk through Riga Old Town: Freedom Monument, Cathedral, Three Broth

Riga Old Town self-guided walking route: 2–3 hours, all the highlights

Self-guided walk through Riga Old Town: Freedom Monument, Cathedral, Three Brothers, House of the Blackheads, Cat House and Swedish Gate.

St. Peter's Church Riga and the viewing platform: complete guide — St. Peter's Church Riga guide: the viewing platform over the Old Town rooftops,

St. Peter's Church Riga and the viewing platform: complete guide

St. Peter's Church Riga guide: the viewing platform over the Old Town rooftops, ticket prices, lift hours and the history of this landmark spire.

Swedish Gate and medieval walls of Riga: what survives and where — Swedish Gate and medieval city walls guide for Riga: the only surviving city gat

Swedish Gate and medieval walls of Riga: what survives and where

Swedish Gate and medieval city walls guide for Riga: the only surviving city gate, the executioner's house legend and how to walk the remaining wall circuit.

Three Brothers of Riga: the oldest residential buildings in Latvia — Guide to the Three Brothers houses in Riga Old Town: the oldest surviving reside

Three Brothers of Riga: the oldest residential buildings in Latvia

Guide to the Three Brothers houses in Riga Old Town: the oldest surviving residential buildings in the city, their history and visiting tips.

Town Hall Square and the House of Blackheads area: complete guide — Guide to Town Hall Square (Rātslaukums): House of the Blackheads, Town Hall, Rol

Town Hall Square and the House of Blackheads area: complete guide

Guide to Town Hall Square (Rātslaukums): House of the Blackheads, Town Hall, Roland's statue, St. Peter's Church, and honest tips on tourist traps.