Visiting Riga...

During the winter, Riga is so cold and the wind is so harsh that we must wear gloves, hats; and so on … Walking through Riga with this weather is a real adventure.

This monument symbolizes freedom 

and the end of the Russian power

House of the Blackheads, originally called 

the New House, was built in 1334.

It was destroyed during the war and 

rebuilt in the XX century.

S. Jacobo Cathedral dates from the 12th century,

it is the largest medieval church in the Baltic. 

It’s reddish color draws our attention.

Riga has been named a UNESCO World Heritage Site thanks to the collection of art nouveau buildings.

The students were our tourist guides and they played their role very well. 

Riga is an amazing city, and Latvian people are very proud of their past...

--Manuela Calheiros--