Purvciems Travel Guide

Riga

Popular places to visit

Riga Central Market featuring street scenes and markets as well as a large group of people

Riga Central Market

See why this huge market is affectionately known as Riga's belly when you browse hundreds of stalls for fresh produce and Latvian specialties.

Riga Central Market
Old Town featuring dining out, night scenes and outdoor eating

Riga Cathedral

Learn about the local history of Riga when you spend time at Riga Cathedral. Discover the acclaimed art galleries and stunning cathedral in this culturally rich area.

Riga Cathedral
House of the Blackheads featuring street scenes and heritage architecture

House of the Blackheads

Learn about the local history of Riga when you spend time at House of the Blackheads. Visit the shops and stunning cathedral in this culturally rich area.

House of the Blackheads
St. Peter's Church

St. Peter's Church

Riga's tallest church is dedicated to the city’s patron saint and is where you can see new artworks, watch a concert and enjoy great views of the Latvian capital.

St. Peter's Church
Three Brothers

Three Brothers

You can learn about the history of Riga with a trip to Three Brothers. Visit the stunning cathedral and shops in this culturally rich area.

Three Brothers
Freedom Monument featuring a statue or sculpture and a monument

Freedom Monument

This large historic monument near Riga’s Old Town is a national shrine of great importance where public ceremonies are held.

Freedom Monument

Other neighbourhoods around Purvciems

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Darzciems

Darzciems might not have many top sights, but Riga Radio and TV Tower and Domina Shopping Center are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Darzciems
Riga featuring heritage architecture

Vidzeme Suburb

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Unique features of Vidzeme Suburb include the shopping and restaurants. Make a stop by Arena Riga or Alberta Iela while you're exploring the area.

Vidzeme Suburb
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Teika

Teika is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Domina Shopping Center and Alfa Shopping Center.

Teika
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Grizinkalns

You'll appreciate the restaurants during your time in Grizinkalns and you might want to plan a stop by Domina Shopping Center and Corner House KGB Museum while you're in the area.

Grizinkalns
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Avoti

Avoti is noteworthy for its historical sites, and you can plan an outing to Galleria Riga Shopping Center and Cathedral of Christ's Nativity while you're in town.

Avoti
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Brasa

You'll appreciate the historical sites during your time in Brasa and you might want to plan a stop by Arena Riga and Domina Shopping Center while you're in the area.

Brasa

Purvciems Travel Guide