Riga - Wikipedia Riga ( ˈriːɡə ⓘ REE-gə), [a] officially Riga State City (Latvian: Rīgas valstspilsēta), is the capital, primate, and largest city of Latvia and the second largest in the Baltics Home to 588,911 inhabitants (as of 2026), [4] the city accounts for a third of Latvia's total population
History of Riga - Wikipedia As a member of the Hanseatic League, Riga's prosperity grew throughout the 13th–15th centuries—with Riga to become a major center of commerce and later, industry, of whatever empire it found itself subject of Today, Riga and its environs are home to close to half of Latvia's inhabitants
Riga | History, Population, Map, Facts | Britannica Riga is the capital of Latvia It occupies both banks of the Daugava (Western Dvina) River, 9 miles (15 km) above its mouth on the Gulf of Riga It is an important Baltic Sea port
Riga, Latvia: All You Must Know Before You Go (2026) - Tripadvisor Save this place to a Trip, where you can track your faves and get personalized picks as you plan The Latvian capital, the largest city in the Baltics, is a fascinating mixture of proud Latvian tradition and influences of the various countries that have occupied it
10 must-see in Riga - Latvia Steeped in over 800 years of history and recognised by UNESCO as a World Heritage site, Old Riga is the heart and soul of Latvia’s capital Many nations have helped build this unique place, and famous figures from Peter the Great to Richard Wagner have spent time here
25 Best Things to Do in Riga (Latvia) - The Crazy Tourist Riga has an absorbing history to uncover, as a Medieval Hanseatic League member, and a city that has lived under Swedish, Polish, Russian Empire, Soviet and Nazi rule The old centre, Vecrīga, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site with labyrinthine streets, Medieval churches and guild halls
Experience Riga, the capital of Latvia | LiveRiga Find all the necessary information about finding a job, relocating, and living in Riga Discover your career options and why it’s worth building a life in the vibrant capital of Latvia
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