House of Blackheads (erected in the 14th century for the guild of unmarried German merchants)

The Latvian Red Riflemen in town center

The concert hall in the park

The city lies alongside a very tranquil park

We didn't research Riga so we didn't know what to expect, but discovered quickly that the architecture, both old and new, is beautiful. We aren't in the photos, but they're included in the blog just in case you're thinking about going to Latvia.