Legends and history of Old Riga

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Dear travelers!

I invite you to a tour of our wonderful city

During a tour of Riga, capital of Latvia, you will learn
the historic center of the city, the monuments of architecture of Riga, learn how
infancy city, what tradition is nice. In Riga, surprisingly
combines medieval architecture, luxurious mansions era Art Nouveau
High-rise buildings of glass and concrete XXI century. Riga can not be imagined without the port
cranes, banks, theaters, famous song and dance festivals.

On Guard for the Old Town of Liberty is a monument, a symbol of
Latvian statehood. In relief base of the tall columns
presented the whole history of the Latvian people. At the top of the column — a figure
women with three stars, three regions of Latvia. The monument is located at the
bridge over the city canal, the former moat. And on your way will
lined boulevards, parks, and appeared on the map after the demolition of the fortress
structures in the 19th century.

On the territory of the former fortress you will pass on foot. This part of town is known
as Vecriga or Old Town. Begin acquaintance with Old Town in Town Hall
area, where before there was also a market. Opposite the Town Hall — one of the most beautiful Gothic buildings in Riga,
House of Blackheads merchants with their patron
Saint Maurice. In the center statue of Roland, without which
impossible to imagine any one of the prosperous Hanseatic cities. Ensemble
Town Hall Square has been restored after more than half a century after the destruction of
June 1941.

Next to City Hall Square are the oldest stone buildings in Riga -
St. Peter's Church, Church of St. John, St. George's Chapel, which
first mentioned in the 13th century. You smile at Bremen Town Musicians,
donated by Sister Cities. During a walk through the narrow streets in front of you
reveal the secrets of the city and its residents have long passed times, learn how
cockerels on Riga churches, why black cats troubled rest of the Grand
Guild is summoned to work the city executioner.

You will feel the atmosphere of the Crusades in the fortress Jana Seta
wall and at the Riga Castle, feel the greatness Dome, built
800 years ago to the Archbishop of Riga, evaluate Q merchant
barns and banks monumental Art Nouveau era. Learn where in Riga is
its Baker Street, where members of the Riga city council kept the wine.