Old Town Riga

Old Town Riga (71 images)
Riga's Old Town, much beloved by the Latvians, fell into a state of disrepair under the Soviet occupation. In fact, when the USSR fell, the Old Town was slated for destruction to give them space for more high rise apartments. Luckily for the world, the Old Town was saved, and today, after much renovation and rebuilding, it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Unfortunately for us, the weather did not cooperate and we shivered our way through a walking tour of this beautiful old city.

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Peeking into Old Town

Steeple of St. Peter's Church

Entrance to St. Peter's

Entering Old Town

Round Building

Corner in Old Town

Window Boxes in Old Town

Arches, Street Musicians, Vendors and Our Wonderful Guide Viktor in Old Town

Figures from a Latvian Folk Tale

Hat Vendor

Garden in Old Town

Viesnica Hotel

Scenes in Old Town

Street Vendors

Rifleman's Square

Statue of Roland Decorated for Midsummer

Hall of the Blackheads

Details on Hall of Blackheads

Medieval Street

3 Brothers Houses All Built in the 1600s

Colorful Buildings

Doma Laukums Square

The Powder Tower Where Gunpowder Was Once Stored

Important Building But I Don't Remember Why

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