Riga

Inhabiting an interesting example of Soviet-era architecture on the main square, this museum carefully details Latvia’s Soviet and Nazi occupations between 1940 and 1991. — Lonely Planet

This museum traces the history of Latvia and its people from the Stone Age to the present day. — Lonely Planet

The oldest housing complex in Riga is a mini timeline of architectural trends.  — Atlas Obscura

A collection of venerable vehicles belonging to Soviet figures...makes this museum equally interesting to history buffs and classic car fans. — Michelin Guide

Riga has a number of astounding Art Nouveau buildings, but no better concentration of them than on Albert Street. — Afar Magazine

The park comes to life at weekends when the houses are opened and craftsmen get to work. You can even taste the locally produced honey... It doesn't get more authentic than this! — Michelin Guide

Founded in 1773, this is the oldest museum in the Baltic, situated in the old cathedral monastery. — Lonely Planet

The Latvian National Opera was founded in 1919 and makes its home in a grand, all-white neoclassical building that was originally built as the Riga German Theatre in 1863. — Afar Magazine

This monument was built in 1935 to commemorate the Latvian War of Independence against Russia that ended in 1920. — Afar Magazine

The best-known building on Livu Square is an Art Nouveau edifice on the corner of Meistaru iela. — Michelin Guide

this museum devotes itself in part to the early days of applied arts in Latvia (19C-20C) and in part to design from 1960 on. — Michelin Guide

Drawn in by the amazingly fresh bounty of fruits and vegetables here and how incredibly beautiful everything is presented for sale, we made a few puchases. — Afar Magazine

Flamboyant architecture from the turn of 20th century.  — Atlas Obscura

Riga's city centre is beautifully designed, with a gorgeous park at its centre. — Afar Magazine

Forming the centrepiece of Rīga’s skyline, this Gothic church is thought to be around 800 years old, making it one of the oldest medieval buildings in the Baltic. — Lonely Planet

A small museum devoted to temporary displays on an architectural theme. — Lonely Planet