The historic center of Riga is included in the list of world heritage of humanity, for its buildings in Art Nouveau essentially. In Riga there are many things to see and in addition to these every corner of the old city, every glimpse is to be admired for beauty and mystery.
Il Riga Castle it is located on the river bank Daugava. The castle has been destroyed and rebuilt many times and also inhabited by foreign powers, including the Swedes, although today it is the official residence of the President of the Republic. For this reason not all areas are visible.
The Three Brothers, they are always found in the old city, they are three buildings so called because they are the oldest stone buildings in the city. Despite their striking similarity, the buildings were built in different eras, one from the 15th century and the other 17th and 18th centuries.
Il Central Market it is open every day from 8 to 17 and offers 16 thousand square meters, with 5 pavilions where everything is sold, there is also a well-stocked food department. A curiosity of the Riga market is that under the pavilions there are wide cellars and tunnels which lead directly to the canal, already done in Middle Ages in order not to congest the traffic of the city.
La home of the Blackheads it is located in the city center and was created in the 14th century. The blackheads were a congregation of young merchants and bachelors who gathered in this building which remained intact until World War II when it was destroyed.
