One of the things Riga can be proud of is its rich cultural heritage. This heritage, in the form of historic buildings, monuments, parks and squares, is appreciated not only by the people who call this city home, but also by visitors from near and far, who call themselves tourists and are eager to see Riga's riches while enjoying the entertainment it has to offer.The city keeps its architectural gems mostly in its heart, in the Old Town. It is in the Old Town that the most popular tourist attractions can be found, starting with St Peter's Church, which boasts the tallest church tower in the Old Town landscape. And, importantly, there's no shortage of churches on the city's list of tourist attractions - start exploring!Besides churches and towers, Riga's most popular and top tourist attractions are quite extensive. The new National Library of Latvia - the Palace of Light, which rises right opposite the Old Town - on the left bank of the Daugava River, is also on the list of top places to see in Riga. And the irreplaceable Freedom Monument in the very centre of the city.Explore Riga's most popular tourist spots, but do it in a more unusual way! One way to do it is to see the city's picturesque landscapes from the deck of a boat. Boat trips, water excursions and entertainment are offered by Rigabycanal, a tourism project located in the very centre of Riga.
Travel guide, the website Suitcasestories.com has compiled the TOP 10 things to do in Riga. It's no coincidence that one of these is the recommendation to choose a canal boat as a means of transport to explore the city, as Riga's circular canal and the Daugava River are perfect for a relaxing trip to the city centre.If your aim is to explore Riga's historic centre, take the opportunity to see the city skyline by boarding one of the Rigabycanal boats, which glide serenely and nobly along the canal and the Daugava River. Rigabycanal offers four water vehicles, one of which is the historic Darling and the ECO boats Rebeka, Maria and Laima. Take a tour of Riga's most popular tourist attractions, as Riga may reveal to foreign tourists some sights that are still unknown to you and worth seeing!During the trip you will have the opportunity to see the above-mentioned most popular sights of Riga, the TOP sights - the Peter and Paul Church Tower, the Latvian National Library, the Freedom Monument and many other sights that you definitely need to see if you have decided to establish a closer relationship with Riga.The Latvian National Opera, the Central Market, the Spīķeri Quarter, the picturesque Old Riga landscape, the Riga Passenger Port and Andrejosta, the Riga Freeport Authority, Kronvalds Park, the Latvian National Theatre and, finally, Bastejkalns. All these tourist favourites can be explored from the deck of the boat in just one hour.An educational and truly entertaining hour aboard the boat will allow you to get to know Riga, its top sights and perhaps discover parts of the city that were previously unknown. During the boat trip, you will not only increase your knowledge, but also spend quality time with people close to you - friends, family, classmates or colleagues!Collective boat trips are ideal for celebrations and creating a fun atmosphere. A crazy birthday, hen or stag party, topped off with an unforgettable boat cruise. Perhaps the best photos of the evening will be those taken on board the boat, with Riga's most popular tourist spots and picturesque cityscapes gliding by in the background. Explore Riga - relax, learn and enjoy!
