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House of Blackheads
The name of the house derives from the guilders' patron St. Maurice, who was often depicted as a Moor. -
Riga centre
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Cathedral of the Nativity of Christ
The Orthodox Cathedral was built in 1876-1884. -
View of Riga
View towards Daugava river. Most notable are the Zeppelin hangars (center), the Latvian Academy of Sciences (left), and the 368.5 m tall Radio and TV tower. -
House of Blackheads and Christmas tree
This wonderful building was bombed in WWII, completely demolished seven years later and rebuilt in 1999. -
National Library
The new building was opened in 2014. The architect was Gunnar Birkerts (1925-2017), inspired by Castle of Light and Glass Mountain. -
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. -
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. -
The Christmas market
The Christmas spirit at the Christmas market in the Dome Square. Even the recycling bins are in festive mood :-) -
Rīgas Doms - Riga Cathedral
The Cathedral and the Cathedral Square (Rīgas Doms and Doma laukums). -
Mentzendorff house
Built in 1695. -
House of Blackheads
Originally built in 1334 for the city's guilds. This wonderful building was bombed in WWII, and completely rebuilt in 1999. -
A random armadillo
Armadillo by Liene Mackus. -
Romatic cafe
A romatic cafe behind St. Jacob's Catholic Cathedral (Rīgas Svētā Jēkaba Katedrāle) -
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. -
A closed bar
A closed bar, opposite the Powder Tower. -
Riga centre
Some lovely old houses in the city centre. -
Riga centre
Another wonderful Jugenstil/Art Nouveau house. -
View of Riga
View from the St. Peter's tower. Yes, the visibility was pretty bad. One can hardly see the Vanšu Bridge. -
The Christmas market
Plenty of bunnies in the Christmas market. This one was in Esplanade. -
Cathedral of the Nativity of Christ
The Orthodox Cathedral was built in 1876-1884. -
Esplanāde
One of the many parks in Riga. -
Christmas decorations
A giant moon in Bastejkalna parks. -
Pilsētas kanāls
Latvian National Opera in the background. And yes, the canal is frozen. -
Christmas decorations
More Christmas decorations in Kronvalda park. Unfortunately I wasn't there at night. -
Jugendstil quarter
One of many wonderful buildings in the Jugendstil (Art Nouveau) Quarter. Designed by Mikhail Eisenstein. -
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
Detail at the entrance into one of the many wonderful houses in Alberta ilea. -
Bird skyscraper
Now this is a brilliant way of reusing an old tree. -
Freedom monument (Brīvības piemineklis)
The Freedom monument was designed by Kārlis Zāle and built in 1935. -
View of Riga
What a difference a day makes! I visited St. Peter's Church again to actually see the view :-) -
View of Riga
Wonderful view in all directions.