Member of the World Heritage List of such an influential organization as UNESCO and holder of the title of one of the cultural capitals of the Old World - this is the capital of Latvia. These circumstances are already a convincing argument in favor of starting Operation Riga in 2 days.
On the cobblestones …
Old Riga is the Dome Cathedral and the Church of St. Peter, the Powder Tower and the Great Guild, the House of the Blackheads and just cozy streets paved with cobblestones and remind that the city was born many centuries ago.
One of the old residents of Riga is the Cathedral of St. James. It was erected in the first third of the XIII century, and in its appearance, despite the obvious features of Romanesque architecture, early Gothic is already guessed. The alarmed bell of the temple has a long-standing "bad" history. He once called upon to look at public executions on the Town Hall Square, and therefore he is called the bell of sinners.
Riga in 2 days is the famous Powder Tower, which has defended the entrance to the old city since the 13th century. Then it kept stocks of gunpowder and the purpose of the warehouse gave the name to the majestic fortress. Today in the Powder Tower you can see the exposition of the Riga War Museum.
All cats are brothers
There are a great many amazing buildings in Riga, with unique not only architecture, but also history. For example, the House with black cats, built by a merchant offended by the Guild. The Germans did not want to accept the Latvian into this organization. For this, he built a house that became famous, and ordered to install figurines of cats on its turrets, which proudly lifted their tails towards the Guild. The scandal became part of history, and the cats remained in their places, turning already satisfied muzzles towards the offender.
Unanimity in convictions is also evident in the facades of buildings on Malaya Zamkovaya Street. Called the "Three Brothers", the three houses cause sincere admiration of the guests of Riga for their unusual outlines. They stand close to each other, their construction dates back to the 15th - 17th centuries and the houses are considered one of the hallmarks of the capital of Latvia.
Note to theatergoers
Once in Riga for 2 days, inveterate theatergoers use the opportunity to visit the local opera. The theater building was built in the second half of the 19th century, and the first production on its stage was "The Flying Dutchman". The stage of the Riga Opera has heard many famous singers, and the modern repertoire of the theater allows you to choose a performance to the liking of both classical fans and adherents of the modern style.
