Vecrīga
in Rīga of Rīga, Latvia

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
56.950 and 24.104 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 56° 56' 58" and E 24° 6' 15"
Currency and Currency Code:
Euro - EUR
Spoken languages:
Latvian, Russian, Lithuanian
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 08:47 PM (Thursday)
Timezone: Europe/Riga
UTC/GMT offset: 2 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:00 am and 6:55 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-44.033 and -176.367 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Ouwenga
References
This place on Wikipedia
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Current travel safety evaluation for Latvia in Northern Europe

Safety Score: 2,6 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to Latvia.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning Latvia. Last Update: 2024-03-28 08:18:27

Delve into Vecrīga

Vecrīga in Rīga (Rīga) is located in Latvia a little north of Riga, the country's capital town.

Current time in Vecrīga is now 08:47 PM (Thursday). The local timezone is named Europe / Riga with an UTC offset of 2 hours. We know of 9 airports close to Vecrīga, of which 3 are larger airports. The closest airport in Latvia is Riga International Airport in a distance of 5 mi (or 9 km), West. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There is one Unesco world heritage site nearby. It's Historic Centre of Riga in a distance of 1 mi (or 1 km), North-East. If you need a hotel, we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

While being here, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Riga, Marupe, Kekava, Pinki and Bergi. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 13°C / 56 °F

Morning Temperature 6°C / 43 °F
Evening Temperature 13°C / 56 °F
Night Temperature 11°C / 51 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 53%
Air Pressure 997 hPa
Wind Speed Moderate breeze with 9 km/h (6 mph) from North-West
Cloud Conditions Few clouds, covering 19% of sky
General Conditions Few clouds

Friday, 29th of March 2024

8°C (47 °F)
5°C (41 °F)
Moderate rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

Saturday, 30th of March 2024

14°C (57 °F)
7°C (45 °F)
Overcast clouds, gentle breeze.

Sunday, 31st of March 2024

16°C (62 °F)
17°C (62 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Dome Hotel & Spa

Address
0,0 mi
Miesnieku Iela 4
1050 Riga
Latvia

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Radisson Blu Ridzene Hotel Riga

Address
0,4 mi
Reimersa Iela 1
LV-1050 Riga
Latvia

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Grand Palace

Address
0,1 mi
Pils Iela 12
1050 Riga
Latvia

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Grand Hotel Kempinski Riga

Address
0,3 mi
Aspazijas bulvaris 22
1050 Riga
Latvia

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Pullman Riga Old Town

Address
0,2 mi
Jekaba Iela 24
LV 1050 Riga
Latvia

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Gallery Park Hotel & Spa

Address
0,4 mi
Krisjana Valdemara iela 7
1010 Riga
Latvia

Time Information

Checkout: 15:00 - Checkin: 12:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Redstone Boutique Hotel

Address
0,2 mi
Skarnu iela 11
1050 Riga
Latvia

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Radi un Draugi

Address
0,3 mi
Marstalu iela 1/3
1050 Riga
Latvia

Time Information

Checkout: 15:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


Old City Boutique Hotel

Address
0,3 mi
10 Teatra Street
1050 Riga
Latvia

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Rixwell Centra

Address
0,3 mi
Audeju 1
Riga
Latvia

Time Information

Checkout: 12:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: 0:00 - 24:00
Weekend: 0:00 - 24:00


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Eurovision Song Contest 2003

The Eurovision Song Contest 2003 was the 48th annual Eurovision Song Contest, held at the Skonto Hall in Riga, Latvia on 24 May 2003. The hosts were Marie N and Renārs Kaupers. Sertab Erener, the Turkish entrant, won the contest with "Everyway That I Can", scoring 167 points. The winning songwriters were Erener and Turkish rock guitarist and singer Demir Demirkan. Belgium and Russia were second and third respectively, within three points of Turkey's score.

Located at 56.9489, 24.1064 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Eurovision Song Contest 2003, 2003 in Latvia

Saeima

The Saeima is the parliament of the Republic of Latvia. It is a unicameral parliament consisting of 100 members who are elected by proportional representation, with seats allocated to political parties which gain at least 5% of the popular vote. Elections are scheduled to be held once every four years, normally on the first Saturday of October. The most recent elections were held in September 2011. The President of Latvia can dismiss the Saeima and request early elections.

Located at 56.9511, 24.105 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Saeima, Parliaments by country, Unicameral legislatures, National legislatures

Riga Technical University

Riga Technical University (RTU) (Latvian: Rīgas Tehniskā universitāte) is the oldest technical university in the Baltics established on October 14, 1862. (previously known as Riga Polytechnical Institute and Riga Polytechnicum) is located in Riga, Latvia.

Located at 56.9472, 24.1047 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Riga Technical University, Educational institutions established in 1862, Universities in Latvia

Riga Cathedral

This article is about the Evangelical Lutheran cathedral of Riga. See other articles for the Roman Catholic cathedral and the Orthodox cathedral. Riga Cathedral is the Evangelical Lutheran cathedral in Riga, Latvia. It is the seat of the Archbishop of Riga. The Latvian word doms, an archaic term for cathedral (similar to Italian duomo), is often mistranslated in English as dom or dome.

Located at 56.9492, 24.1044 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Churches in Riga, Cathedrals in Latvia, Brick Gothic, 1210s architecture, Gothic architecture in Latvia

St. James's Cathedral, Riga

This article is about the Roman Catholic Cathedral of Riga. See other articles for the Lutheran cathedral and the Orthodox cathedral. St. James's Cathedral, or the Cathedral Basilica of St. James, is the Roman Catholic cathedral of Riga in Latvia. The cathedral is dedicated to Saint James the Greater. It is frequently referred to by the incorrect name St. Jacob. The confusion arises because Latvian, like many other languages, uses the same word for James and Jacob.

Located at 56.9508, 24.1047 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Churches in Riga, Roman Catholic churches in Latvia, Cathedrals in Latvia, Brick Gothic, Gothic architecture in Latvia

Latvijas Radio

Latvijas Radio (Radio Latvia; shortened as LR) is a public service broadcasting network of Latvia. The organisation was founded 1 November 1925, and is situated in the Latvian capital of Riga. Since 2002, Latvijas Radio broadcasts five different stations on the FM band and the internet: Latvijas Radio 1, Latvijas Radio 2, Latvijas Radio 3 - Klasika, Latvijas Radio 4 - Doma Laukums and Latvijas Radio 5 - Radio NABA/Saeimas kanāls.

Located at 56.95, 24.1058 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Latvian radio, Publicly funded broadcasters, European Broadcasting Union members, Eastern Bloc media, Multilingual broadcasters, 1925 establishments in Latvia, Radio stations established in 1925

Museum of the History of Riga and Navigation

Museum of the History of Riga and Navigation (Latvian: Rīgas vēstures un kuģniecības muzejs) is housed by the Riga Dom Cathedral ensemble in the heart of the Old Riga, Latvia. It originated in 1773 as a private collection of Nikolaus von Himsel, a Riga doctor and, being one of the oldest museums in Europe, over the centuries it has grown into the largest collection of material evidence of the history of Riga.

Located at 56.9487, 24.1038 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Museums in Riga, City museums, Maritime museums in Latvia, Museums established in 1773, History museums in Latvia

Latvian Museum of Foreign Art

The Latvian Museum of Foreign Art is a museum in Riga, Latvia. It was established in 1920 and contains the most extensive collection of world art in Latvia from Ancient Egyptian/Middle eastern art dating back to 5000 BC to present.

Located at 56.9508, 24.1017 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Art museums and galleries in Latvia, Museums in Riga, Art museums established in 1920, 1920 establishments in Latvia

Three Brothers, Riga

The Three Brothers are situated in Riga, Latvia, and is the oldest complex of dwelling houses in Riga. The houses are situated at the addresses 17, 19 and 21 Maza Pils Street, and each represents various periods of development of dwelling house construction in the Middle Ages.

Located at 56.9504, 24.1042 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Buildings and structures in Riga, Visitor attractions in Riga

Swedish Gate, Riga

The Swedish Gate is situated in Riga, Latvia, and was erected 1698 as a part of the Riga Wall to provide access to barracks outside the city wall.

Located at 56.9514, 24.1064 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Buildings and structures completed in 1698, Buildings and structures in Riga, Visitor attractions in Riga

St. Mary Magdalene's Church, Riga

St. Mary Magdalene's Church (Latvian: Svētās Marijas Magdalēnas Romas katoļu baznīca un klosteris) is a Roman Catholic church in Riga, the capital of Latvia. The church is situated at the addresses 4 Klostera Street and 2 Mazaja Pils Street.

Located at 56.9508, 24.1033 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Churches in Riga, Roman Catholic churches in Latvia

Our Lady of Sorrows Church, Riga

Our Lady of Sorrows Church (Latvian: Sāpju Dievmātes Romas katoļu baznīca) is a Roman Catholic church in Riga, the capital of Latvia. The church is situated at the address 5 Pils Street.

Located at 56.9503, 24.1017 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Churches in Riga, Roman Catholic churches in Latvia

capture of the webcam Vecrīga: Freeport of Riga

Vecrīga: Freeport of Riga, Vecrīga (source)

capture of the webcam Riga: Old Town − Skārņu Street

Riga: Old Town − Skārņu Street, Riga (source)

capture of the webcam Vecrīga: Riga − Vanšu Bridge

Vecrīga: Riga − Vanšu Bridge, Vecrīga (source)

capture of the webcam Vecrīga: Radisson Blu Conference & Spa Hotel

Vecrīga: Radisson Blu Conference & Spa Hotel, Vecrīga (source)

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This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Riian vanhakaupunki, Stara Riga, ძველი რიგა, Vecryga, Oude Stad, Stare Miasto w Rydze, Centro Histórico de Riga, Старый город, Старе місто, 里加老城