Vecriga, Riga: Things to Do & Map

The UNESCO Old Town is compact and theatrical, with Town Hall Square, Riga Cathedral, St Peter Church, Livu Square, city-wall remnants, bars, and hotel lanes packed together.

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By TripSapien · Updated October 13, 2026

Top things to do in Vecriga

Riga Castle
★ 4.4 · 5.8k
Castle Museum★
Restored Neo-Classical Medieval castle with grand presidential apartments & a history museum.
Mon
Closed
Tue–Thu
10 AM – 6 PM
Fri
10 AM – 8 PM
Sat
10 AM – 5 PM
Sun
10 AM – 5 PM
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Coinstore
★ 4.9 · 101
Antique Market
An online antique store offers vintage banknotes from various countries around the world, featuring a large selection of different denominations in its catalog.
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Elien SPA (1st floor)
★ 4.9 · 384
Day Spa
A place in Riga offering various massage services by appointment.
Every day
9 AM – 9 PM
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Galerija Centrs
★ 4.4 · 13.7k
Shopping Mall
Lively, urban shopping center since 1938, home to brand-name retailers, restaurants & a supermarket.
Every day
10 AM – 9 PM
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The Three Brothers
★ 4.4 · 5.5k
Museum
Iconic trio of dwellings from the medieval era, also the site of the Latvian Museum of Architecture.
Mon–Thu
9 AM – 5 PM
Fri
9 AM – 4 PM
Sat
Closed
Sun
Closed
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The Very Old Oak Tree
Historic Landmark
A preserved oak tree about 3500 years old found in Riga, Latvia
Great Kristaps
★ 4.5 · 1.2k
Historic Landmark
Every day
12 AM – 12 AM
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Where to eat & drink in Vecriga

Milda
★ 4.4 · 2.6k
Eastern European· €20–50
The figure that stands atop the Old Town’s 42-metre-high Latvian Freedom Monument is affectionately named Milda – and this unassuming-looking restaurant shares her name. In keeping with this nod to history, traditional recipes lead the…
Mon
Closed
Tue–Fri
12 PM – 11 PM
Sat
12 PM – 11 PM
Sun
12 PM – 10 PM
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Le Dome Restaurant
★ 4.6 · 371
French· €50+
Tucked away down the cobbled streets of the Old Town is a 400-year-old building which is home to both a boutique hotel and this intimate restaurant.
Mon
Closed
Tue–Fri
12 PM – 11 PM
Sat
12 PM – 11 PM
Sun
Closed
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Alibi Room Hookah and Cocktail Bar
★ 4.8 · 491
Hookah Bar· €15–35
Mon–Thu
12 PM – 12 AM
Fri
12 PM – 2 AM
Sat
12 PM – 2 AM
Sun
12 PM – 12 AM
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Secret event
★ 4.8 · 536
Live Music· €5–10
A secret bar located beneath the cobblestones of Old Riga, offering a basement charm and a selection of locally produced Latvian drinks.
Mon–Tue
Closed
Wed–Thu
5 PM – 1 AM
Fri
5 PM – 3 AM
Sat
5 PM – 3 AM
Sun
5 PM – 1 AM
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Crumble Cake, kafejnīca
★ 4.8 · 1.6k
Café & Bakery· €5–10
Every day
10 AM – 6 PM
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Ala Pagrabs
★ 4.6 · 9.6k
Gastropub· €10–30
Hip, subterranean hangout with Latvian pub fare, lots of beer & concerts in an ancient wine cellar.
Mon–Wed
4 PM – 1 AM
Thu
4 PM – 3 AM
Fri
4 PM – 5 AM
Sat
2 PM – 5 AM
Sun
2 PM – 1 AM
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Bar "Riga Black Magic"
★ 4.7 · 2.4k
Cocktail Bar· €10–15
Every day
11:30 AM – 10 PM
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Big Bad Bagels Old Town
★ 4.7 · 1.1k
Bagels· €5–10
A bagel shop in Riga that bakes bagels fresh daily and fills them with fresh, delicious, high-quality ingredients.
Every day
8 AM – 5 PM
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Andante
★ 4.9 · 781
Cocktail Bar· €10–30
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Every day
6 PM – 2 AM
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