House of the Blackheads
One of Riga's best-known façades, on Town Hall Square, with an ornate Dutch Renaissance gable.
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Riga: airports, things to do and where to stay
Riga is the capital of Latvia and the largest city in the Baltic states, with a medieval Old Town and one of Europe's greatest collections of Art Nouveau buildings, on the banks of the Daugava river.
Riga airports
From the airport to central Riga
Riga International airport is about 9 km from central Riga.
Bus 22 (Rīgas satiksme)
City bus line 22 links the airport with the centre of Riga. About 30-40 min to the centre.
International coaches
International coaches run from the airport to cities in Estonia, Lithuania, Poland and Germany.
Taxi
A fixed-price taxi voucher system to central Riga is in place, using licensed companies. Other taxis and ride-hailing apps also operate.
Riga
Things to do in Riga
Riga Cathedral
The largest cathedral in the Baltic states, of medieval origin, on Dome Square in the Old Town.
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Freedom Monument
A monument from 1935 with a figure of a woman holding three stars, a symbol of Latvia's independence.
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Alberta iela
A street in Riga's Art Nouveau district, with early-20th-century façades and strikingly beautiful staircases.
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Which airport serves Riga?
Riga is served by Riga International (RIX).
How far is the airport from central Riga?
Riga International airport is about 9 km from central Riga.
How do I get from the airport to central Riga?
From Riga International airport you can take Bus 22 (Rīgas satiksme) (bus), International coaches (bus), and Taxi. Pre-booked taxis and private transfers are also available.
What are the must-sees in Riga?
Highlights of Riga include House of the Blackheads, Riga Cathedral, Freedom Monument, and Alberta iela.
Photo credits
- House of the Blackheads: Diliff, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Riga Cathedral: Ryzhkov Sergey, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Freedom Monument: Scotch Mist, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Alberta iela: Hans A. Rosbach, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons