The icon of Riga is the high tower of St Peter’s church, visible from the distance. To reach the cobbled streets of the old city from the bus station you have to cross tram line and walk in the direction of the tower. Close to St Peter you will find the most beautiful building – the Blackheads Mansion. In the past this was the place to meet local high society. Further north there is the is Riga Castle (closed for visitors) and two cathedrals: protestant and catholic. The third cathedral of Riga stands far away, on the other side of city canal. It is Russian Orthodox church, beautifully decorated interior. But the pictures inside are forbidden. Riga os well worth a visit. But in the streets you will hear rather Russian than Latvian…
