Riga is the capital of Latvia.
Riga is located in Latvia, part of Europe. Find essential geography and continue exploring more places in the same country.
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Riga is Latvia’s capital on the Daugava near the Gulf of Riga. Medieval streets, Art Nouveau and historic market halls define its compact centre.
Riga has a recorded population of 742,572. The figure applies to Riga. The source does not provide a reference year; the source data was last checked September 3, 2026.
Vecrīga is the old town. Centrs contains many Art Nouveau buildings, Maskavas forštate surrounds the Central Market, and Āgenskalns has wooden houses and local character.
The House of the Black Heads, cathedral, Central Market, Freedom Monument and Art Nouveau districts are key stops.
May to September brings long days. Winter is cold and dark, but the old town has a Christmas market and strong seasonal atmosphere.
Trams, buses and trolleybuses cover the city. The centre is walkable, and trains run to the coast at Jūrmala.
Riga has a recorded population of 742,572. The figure applies to Riga. The source does not provide a reference year; the source data was last checked September 3, 2026.
Riga is the capital of Latvia.
Two or three days suit the old town, market and Art Nouveau districts.
Yes. The Daugava, city parks, Jūrmala beach and Gauja area are nearby.