Where to go with children in Riga?
Riga delights with its beautiful architecture, amazing museums and art galleries. Every family will find a lot of interesting entertainment in this city..
The most famous places
To get to know the capital of Latvia, you need to visit its main attractions and major museums. This city has a medieval atmosphere and modern European style. A large number of ancient monuments are located on its territory. Among them, the Riga Castle stands out, which was erected in the XIV century. Also noteworthy is the House of Cats, which has an interesting history. The symbol of the city is the Dome Cathedral, where the largest organ in the world is located, which emits the purest sounds. F. Liszt created his famous compositions for this instrument. There is a huge square next to the cathedral, where fairs and concerts are held.
To see the sights of the Latvian capital, use the excursion program. You can take a fascinating walk along one of the tourist routes. For example, «Tour of the monuments» or «Riga Observation Decks». If your child enjoys looking at unusual buildings, then he will surely like «Guided tour of Art Nouveau». Many families prefer to take a walk along the historical route, getting to know the legends of the Old Town. It will be useful for children to visit the museums of Riga.
An unusual institution is the Riga Motor Museum - the best technical museum in Europe and the only car museum in the former USSR. It invites visitors to get acquainted with retro exhibits from the world of motor transport. Among them there are military and sports cars, motorcycles, limousines, sports awards, medals, diplomas, etc..
Entertainment establishments
Where to go with children in Riga to have fun?
- If you want to have fun with the whole family, buy a ticket to the Riga Circus. There are not only circus performances, but also children's show programs.
- One of the best centers for family entertainment - colorful complex «Lido». On its vast territory there is an amusement park, children's rooms with slides, a mini-zoo, and a bar for parents. In winter, a skating rink is built there..
- Visit the zoo for wildlife viewing and walking. There you can also have fun with educational attractions.
- Riga has a children's science center with a planetarium and a fascinating labyrinth. In this institution, the child can get acquainted with the laws of physics in practice. To attend any event of this center, you must pre-register.
