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The Top 20 Attractions in Vidzeme

There are plenty of places to see and visit in Vidzeme. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Vidzeme is a region where 20

hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.

Last updated: December 2, 2025

House of the Blackheads, Riga

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The House of the Blackheads was built in 1334 as a place for meetings and celebrations of various social organizations in Riga. The Second World War reduced the House of the Blackheads to rubble and it was restored in 1999.

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Riga Old Town (Vecrīga)

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You should take some time for Riga. It's fun to roam the streets of the old town to discover something new. Also a small break in one of the numerous, partly original cafés should not be missing.

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Freedom Monument (Brīvības piemineklis), Riga

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The 42 meter high Freedom Monument is the symbol of Riga. It was built during the first Latvian independence in the early 1930s and symbolizes the three Latvian regions of …

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St. Peter's Church, Riga

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Riga, the capital of Latvia and, with around 630,000 inhabitants, is also the largest city in the Baltic States. The old Hanseatic city of Riga is located at the mouth …

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Riga Cathedral (Rīgas Doms)

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In history, the cathedral of Riga was the central cathedral of all Latvia, until its fall in 1561. The cathedral, built in 1211, is one of the oldest sacral buildings …

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Cathedral of the Nativity of Christ, Riga

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Nativity Cathedral, Riga.

The Nativity of Christ Cathedral (Latvian: Kristus Piedzimšanas pareizticīgo katedrāle, Russian: Христорождественский кафедральный собор), Riga, Latvia was built to a design by Nikolai Chagin and Robert Pflug …

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Bastejkalns Park

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Narrow paths, avenues, rock gardens, waterfalls: the Basteiberg (“Bastejkalns”) is one of the most beautiful and romantic spots in Riga and made for a stroll. The park has been a …

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Town Musicians of Bremen statue (Riga)

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The Bremen Town Musicians are a gift from the twin city of Bremen to Riga and were set up in 1990.

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Riga Central Market

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The buildings, which today serve as market halls and have become a characteristic part of the Riga cityscape, were originally built in Kurzeme (Kurland), where they were used as zeppelin …

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Gutman's Cave

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An ancient cave that was a tourist destination as early as the 17th century. At that time, the trend emerged to immortalize oneself in soft sandstone. The cave is decorated …

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The Top 20 Attractions in Vidzeme

House of the Blackheads, Riga

Riga Old Town (Vecrīga)

Freedom Monument (Brīvības piemineklis), Riga

St. Peter's Church, Riga

Riga Cathedral (Rīgas Doms)

Cathedral of the Nativity of Christ, Riga

Bastejkalns Park

Town Musicians of Bremen statue (Riga)

Riga Central Market

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