Riga

  Riga is the capital and cultural centre of Latvia.  It is one of the most beautiful cities of Europe Riga was founded in 1201 by German knights. In 1920, it became the capital of Latvia.  German, Swedish, Polish, and Russian cultures have contributed to the way the city looks now. There are a lot of historic attractions here and for this reason Riga is included in the UNESCO list.

The Old Town presents the medieval buildings: the Dome Cathedral, the St. Peter Cathedral, the Swedish Gates, Riga castle, and the Gunpowder Tower.  The construction of Riga Castle stated in 1330, and now the residence of the President of Latvia is situated here.  There are also several museums in the castle: the Foreign Arts Museum, the History of Latvia Museum, the Literature Museum, and the Theatre and Music Museum.  

The construction of the Dome Cathedral and the monastery at the eponymous square was started in 1211 and continued for many centuries.  The cathedral is glorified with a 90 meter high tower, and inside of the cathedral is one of the world's largest organs.  The organ is 25m high and 11m wide.  You can always listen to organ music in the cathedral and witness the religious services that are regularly held here.