
Considered a cultural center and is home to many museums and concert halls.
1201
The year Riga was officially founded, making it one of the oldest cities in Northern Europe
1997
Riga's historic center was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its unique architecture
368.5 m
The height of the Riga TV Tower, the tallest structure in the Baltic States
1,000+
Art Nouveau buildings are in Riga, earning it the nickname "Art Nouveau Capital of Europe."
50%
of Riga's population speaks Latvian as their native language, with Russian being the second most common
18 bridges
cross the Daugava River, connecting Riga's historic old town and modern districts

