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1. Araisi Lake Dwelling Site ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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2. Arsenals - Fine Arts Museum ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Category: Museums & Culture for Couples
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3. Cinevilla

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4. Freedom Monument

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5. House of the Blackheads

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6. Latvian Ethnographic Open Air Museum

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7. Latvian Museum of Natural History

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8. Latvian National Museum of Art

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9. Latvian National Opera

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10. Latvian Railway History Museum

Category: Kids & Family Fun
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11. Latvijas Universitates Botaniskais darzs

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12. Museum of the History of Riga and Navigation

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13. Museum of the Occupation of Latvia

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14. Nativity Cathedral

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15. Riga Aviation Museum

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16. Riga Castle

Romantic Castles
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17. Riga Film Museum

Category: Museums & Culture for Couples
© Riga Film Museum

18. Riga Motor Museum

Category: Museums & Culture for Couples
© Riga Motor Museum

19. Riga Porcelain Museum

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20. Riga Zoo

Category: Kids & Family Fun
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21. Rundale Palace

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22. Turaida Castle

Romantic Castles
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23. Ventspils International Radio Astronomy Center

Category: Affordable Local Attractions
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24. Vermanes Garden

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

  • Found in the Baltic region of Northern Europe, Latvia is a great vacation destination because it is filled with history, art, culture, and entertainment.
  • The country didn’t gain independence until 1991 and has since then developed drastically in terms of the tourism industry.
  • There are many sites and attractions that are fun and family-friendly, including the Arsenals – Fine Arts Museum, Cinevilla, the Latvian Ethnographic Open Air Museum, the National Opera, and the Aviation Museum.
  • Here are the best things to do in Latvia.

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