Old Riga is the richest ore of history of Latvia, as you can dive into the cake of cultural layers that goes back to the Middle Ages. Therefore, this is the best place to trace the evolution of Latvians – how the Latvian identity was formed, how Latvians managed to preserve it and what role Latvians played in the centuries-long history under various powers.
During the tour we will explore famous and less famous places around Old Riga, see the city level as it was in the 13th century, find out which is the most Latvian church in the old city, hear exciting stories about inhabitants of Riga and their struggle with the rulers in power, find out what really hides under the cloak of the Roland’s statue, learn why a clock was installed in the St. Peter's Church tower and many other things, which will amaze you to your very core.
Included in the tour: Alberts Square, Oldtown Square, Reformation Church, Reintern House, Convent Yard, Town Hall Square, Līvu Square, St. Peter's Church, St Jacob's Cathedral, St. John's Church, John's Yard, House of the Blackheads, the Great and the Little Guilds, Riga Dome Cathedral, Riga Castle, the Three Brothers, Saeima, Russian Yard and the Powder Tower.
Duration of the tour: 3 hours.
The tour is in Latvian.
Meeting place: Alberta laukums in the Old Town
In the map: https://goo.gl/maps/QbqvXSvwwGy
