- View of Riga
Wonderful view in all directions. - View of Riga
What a difference a day makes! I visited St. Peter's Church again to actually see the view :-) - Freedom monument (Brīvības piemineklis)
The Freedom monument was designed by Kārlis Zāle and built in 1935. - Bird skyscraper
Now this is a brilliant way of reusing an old tree. - Jugendstil quarter
Detail at the entrance into one of the many wonderful houses in Alberta ilea. - Jugendstil quarter
One of many wonderful buildings in the Jugendstil (Art Nouveau) Quarter. - Jugendstil quarter
One of many wonderful buildings in the Jugendstil (Art Nouveau) Quarter. - Jugendstil quarter
One of many wonderful buildings in the Jugendstil (Art Nouveau) Quarter. - Jugendstil quarter
One of many wonderful buildings in the Jugendstil (Art Nouveau) Quarter. - Jugendstil quarter
One of many wonderful buildings in the Jugendstil (Art Nouveau) Quarter. Designed by Mikhail Eisenstein. - Christmas decorations
More Christmas decorations in Kronvalda park. Unfortunately I wasn't there at night. - Christmas decorations
Bastejkalna Park and the wonderful Christmas decorations. - Christmas decorations
Bastejkalna Park and the wonderful Christmas decorations. The key is the symbol of Riga. - Pilsētas kanāls
Latvian National Opera in the background. And yes, the canal is frozen. - Christmas decorations
The inside of the moon :-) - Christmas decorations
A giant moon in Bastejkalna parks. - Esplanāde
One of the many parks in Riga. - Statue of Felicita Pauļuka
A statue of Felicita Pauļuka by Lea Dāvidova-Medene (1921-1986). Statue is in the National Museum of Art. - Cathedral of the Nativity of Christ
The Orthodox Cathedral was built in 1876-1884. - The Christmas market
Plenty of bunnies in the Christmas market. This one was in Esplanade. - View of Riga
View from the St. Peter's tower. Yes, the visibility was pretty bad. One can hardly see the Vanšu Bridge. - Riga centre
Another wonderful Jugenstil/Art Nouveau house. - Riga centre
Some lovely old houses in the city centre. - The Cat's House
Well, here I regretted not carrying my proper camera. Because I couldn't zoom in to the statue of the cat on top of the roof. - A closed bar
A closed bar, opposite the Powder Tower. - Three brothers (Trīs Brāļi)
The Three Brothers are these three houses: the right one is gothic (15th century), the middle one is from the 17th, and the left one from the 18th century. - Romatic cafe
A romatic cafe behind St. Jacob's Catholic Cathedral (Rīgas Svētā Jēkaba Katedrāle) - Rīgas Doms - Riga Cathedral
This Lutheran church was founded in 1211, but (re)built several times, so it's got Romanesque, Gothic and Baroque elements. And there was this guy tuning the piano, so I had my own private concert! Pure magic. - Rīgas Doms - Riga Cathedral
The cloister of the Dome. The courtyard was closed, however, due to snow. - A random armadillo
Armadillo by Liene Mackus. - House of Blackheads
Originally built in 1334 for the city's guilds. This wonderful building was bombed in WWII, and completely rebuilt in 1999. - Mentzendorff house
Built in 1695. - Rīgas Doms - Riga Cathedral
The Cathedral and the Cathedral Square (Rīgas Doms and Doma laukums). - The Christmas market
The Christmas spirit at the Christmas market in the Dome Square. Even the recycling bins are in festive mood :-) - Christmas tree
Wonderful Christmas tree in the Town Hall square. - House of Blackheads
Originally built in 1334 for the city's guilds. The facade was was added in 1500s and the four statues of Neptune, Mercury, Unity and Peace were added in 1896. - St. Peter's Church
St. Peter's Church (Rīgas Sv. Pētera baznīca). Founded in 1209 and rebuilt in the 15th century. The three entrances were added in the 17th century. The current steeple, which is 123 m tall, was built in 1973. - National Library
The new building was opened in 2014. The architect was Gunnar Birkerts (1925-2017), inspired by Castle of Light and Glass Mountain. - House of Blackheads and Christmas tree
This wonderful building was bombed in WWII, completely demolished seven years later and rebuilt in 1999. - Rua de Santa Justa
as seen from Elevador de Santa Justa - Castelo de São Jorge
- Rua Áurea
- Rua Áurea
- Rossio square
Christmas decorations - Rossio square
Christmas decorations - Rossio square
Christmas decoration - Panda's Arc
in Calcada do Lavra - Jardim do Torel
View of Lisbon - An abandoned house
Corner of Rua das Portas de Santo Antao and Rua Condes - Sé de Lisboa
And this cutie somewhere in the cloister - Call all angels
Sometimes we need them. - Symbols of Portugal and Lisbon
- A kiss
- Alfama
As seen from mirador de Santa Lucía - View from the Bica funicular
Ascensor da Bica opened in 1892. - One of many tiled houses
Rua de S. Paulo - Church of Santa Maria
The tomb of Luís Vaz de Camões in the church - Church of Santa Maria
The ceiling - Church of Santa Maria
The ceiling - Jerónimos Monastery (1501-1601)
South portal of the monastery by João de Castilho - Jerónimos Monastery (1501-1601)
A grasshopper gargoyle - Jerónimos Monastery (1501-1601)
The cloister - Jerónimos Monastery (1501-1601)
The cloister. São Rafael of ... Paulo da Gama? - Jerónimos Monastery (1501-1601)
The cloister - Jerónimos Monastery (1501-1601)
The cloister - Jerónimos Monastery (1501-1601)
The cloister - Jerónimos Monastery (1501-1601)
These windows really need to be cleaned. - Jerónimos Monastery (1501-1601)
The cloister - Jerónimos Monastery (1501-1601)
The cloister - Jerónimos Monastery (1501-1601)
The cloister - Jerónimos Monastery (1501-1601)
South portal - The compass rose square
She looks like a sailor tattoo :-) - Padrão dos Descobrimentos (1960)
St. Francis Xavier - Padrão dos Descobrimentos (1960)
The entrance - Padrão dos Descobrimentos (1960)
Philippa of Lancaster - Padrão dos Descobrimentos (1960)
Luis Vaz de Camoes - Padrão dos Descobrimentos (1960)
Jacome of Majorca, Pero Escobar, Pedro Nunes, Gil Eanes, Pero de Alenquer, and Joao Goncalves Zarco - Padrão dos Descobrimentos (1960)
Henry the Navigator and Ferdinand the Saint - Padrão dos Descobrimentos (1960)
Monument to the Discoveries celebrates the Age of Discovery during the 15th and 16th centuries. - Belem
I have no idea which tree this is. - Tejo
Pure zen. - Torre de Belém
Manueline decorations - Torre de Belém
The famous rhinoceros, probably the first sculpture of such an animal in Western European art. - Torre de Belém
A beast - Torre de Belém
Portuguese coat of arms - Torre de Belém
Moorish batizan turrets. I love the picture as it almost looks black and white. - Torre de Belém
Hexagonal bastion terrace with the inner cloister - Lisbon
View from the Torre de Belém - Torre de Belém (1515)
The armillary sphere - Ponte 25 de Abril (1966)
On river Tejo. The same colour as the Golden Gate, build by the same company as the Bay Bridge. In 1999 a lower platform was added for trains. - Torre de Belém (1515)
The southern facade. I mean, how beautiful is that! - Torre de Belém (1515)
Casemate of the main bastion with cannons - Portuguese flag
Notice the Armillary sphere and Portuguese shied. - Torre de Belém (1515)
Located on the river Tejo, built in typical Manueline style. - Hm... interesting.
Praça Dom João da Câmara - Rossio railway station (1890)
- Campo Pequeno in heavy rain