[Latvia] Riga

#overseastraveltrip Riga is the capital of Latvia and a beautiful port city known as the "Pearl of the Baltic Sea"✨ Riga's cityscape is made up of various architectural styles, with the medieval cityscape in the center and the area along the canal lined with Jugendstil-style buildings built in the 19th century ◦⊹⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⊹◦◦⊹⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⊹◦◦⊹⋯⋯⋯⋯⋯⊹◦ 📍Spot information Holy Trinity Church #church This church is located about 500 meters from the "Bellevue Park Hotel Riga" where I was staying on the outskirts of Riga. The pink building with the blue onion roof is very impressive. The current Baroque building was completed in 1893. This is a must-see place for anyone exploring Riga! You can efficiently tour the area by taking trams and buses. #Nativity of Christ Orthodox Cathedral The largest Orthodox church in Riga, built in the 19th century when it was under the control of the Russian Empire. It is located in a corner of Esplanade Park. The golden onion roof stands out even from afar. During the Soviet era, it was used as a planetarium. #Cat House There used to be a guild in Riga created by Germans. Since only Germans were allowed to join, angry Latvians erected a sculpture of a cat with its tail facing the guild hall on the roof of their house as a sign of protest. After that, Latvians were allowed to join, so the cat now faces the guild hall. ⚠️You'll miss it if you don't look up! #St.Peter'sChurch The church's Baroque bell tower was built in 1690. It was once the tallest wooden church bell tower in the world. It's a great place to see the whole city. You can't get inside the church without buying a ticket to get to the observation deck (you can go up by elevator). #House of the Blackheads A new attraction that was destroyed in World War II and rebuilt in 1999. It is said to be a house for single male traders on the Baltic coast. It is a symbolic building of Riga. #OldTown of Riga An area that has a history of prosperity as a base for Russia and Europe, and is dotted with buildings that incorporate the cultures of various countries. There are many stylish cafes and restaurants. Please explore. #Riga #Latvia #OverseasTravel #SoloTravel #GirlsTrip