Vecriga
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Why go
- Art Nouveau buildings by architect Mikhail Eisenstein, among the old town's notable works
- The Museum of the History of Riga and Navigation
- The Museum of the Occupation of Latvia
Don't miss
- Riga CathedralRiga Cathedral, also called the Dom zu Riga, is among the churches and cathedrals the old town is famous for.Old Town, Central district On the map
- St. Peter's ChurchSt. Peter's Church, also called the Petrikirche, is another of the churches and cathedrals the old town is famous for.Old Town, Central district On the map
- RātslaukumsOne of the largest squares of the old town.Old Town, Central district On the map
- Riga City CanalThe canal around the old town, formed when river water filled the old city moat.Ring around the old town On the map
Photo spots
- St. Peter's ChurchThe Petrikirche, named beside the Dom among the old town's churches.Old Town, Central district On the map
- Riga City CanalThe line of the old moat, now a canal, rings the old town.Ring around the old town On the map
Tips for your visit
- Visitors walk around the narrow streets of Vecrīga.
- Start at the largest squares, Rātslaukums and Doma laukums, which host most of the district's activities.
- A 13 km cycle path links the old town with other districts; it opened in 2011.
- A multimedia virtual tour of Old Riga is available online in English.
Interesting facts6
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0.944 square
At 0.944 square kilometres, the old town is one of the smallest districts of Riga.
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The Daugava river fills about a third of the district's area.
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500 buildings
Most of the more than 500 buildings hold cultural monument status.
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6 metres
Most of the ground sits 5–6 metres above sea level.
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3,784 metres
The perimeter runs 3,784 metres.
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Lines of medieval walls, towers and moats are still visible in its layout.
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Shorts
Sources: Vecrīga - Wikipedia · Riga/Vecrīga - Wikivoyage (sleep) · Home | Old Riga Hotel Vecriga · History | Old Riga Hotel Vecriga · About the hotel | Old Riga Hotel Vecriga · Vecrīga - Wikipedia · Vecpilseta - Wikipedia · Vecrīga - Wikipedia · checked 18 Oct 2026
Questions and answers
What is Vecrīga in Riga?
Vecrīga is the old town of Riga, also known as Iekšrīga, and the oldest part of the city.
How big is Vecrīga?
Vecrīga covers 0.944 square kilometres, and its perimeter measures 3,784 metres. It is one of the smallest districts of Riga.
Can you drive into Vecrīga?
Only residents and suppliers may drive into Vecrīga. Its streets are closed to general traffic.
Which churches are in Vecrīga?
Vecrīga is known for its churches and cathedrals, such as Riga Cathedral and St. Peter's Church. The Cathedral of Saint James is also in the old town.
Where does Vecrīga end?
Its borders run along streets such as Krišjāņa Valdemāra iela and Aspazijas bulvāris, and along the river embankment.
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