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 …
Paul Walden (Pauls Valdens, 1863–1957) was a Latvian chemist who did pioneering work in stereochemistry. This monument consists of the two enantiomers of a chiral molecule on either side of a reflective surface. It looks to be malic acid.
Aizkraukles hillfort (Latin: castrum Asscrad) is an ancient hillfort of the Daugava Livs with an ancient town on the right bank of the Daugava in the current Aizkraukles district. It …
The chronicle describes it as a rich fortified city with gates, Orthodox churches with bells and holy images, and the castle had silver jewelry and purple. In 1209, it was …
Vērmanes dārzs (Wöhrmann Garden) is Riga's second oldest public park and is centrally located in the New Town. Founded in 1814, it now covers approximately 5 hectares and features walking …