Old Riga is a pearl of the city. This magnificent heritage impress as local inhabitans as visitors. Old renovated buildins creates inimitable atmosphere. Old Riga has many beautiful sightseengs, among them St. Peter's church? symbol of the city, Dome cathedral, Powder tower and many narrow beautiful streets.

The centrepiece of Riga and hallowed ground for the Latvian nation.   
Ironically, the very spot occupied by the symbol of Latvian indepen­dence once served as the foundation for a giant statue of Peter the Great, the 18th-century subjugator of Latvia. The monumen­tal statue went missing during World War I, and it wasn't until 1935 that the present shrine to freedom was erected.

Bastejkalns (Bastion Hill), Riga's second highest hill at a towering 16m (52ft) above sea level, is on the other side of the canal. It may not be tall by European standards, but it did not even exist before the 1860s. When the city's ancient walls and ramparts were demolished, a place in which to store the debris was needed. The creation of a park with a scenic hill at its centre seemed like a logical idea, and Bas­tion Hill was born.
Several paths lead to the top, which provides excellent views of  
the surrounding sights in the winter months. During the summer, however, hundred-year-old trees obscure many of the vistas. The park has been remodelled over the years, and some of its fortified slopes are adorned with ancient treasures that became casualties of war. Cannons, limestone busts and other curiosities recovered from damaged buildings following World War II were embedded in its walls for posterity.

The first build­ing to be rebuilt was the mysteriously named Melngalvju nams. Built in 1344 as a guildhall for unmarried travelling merchants of var­ious ethnicities, it soon became synonymous with the bacchanalian exploits of its members, who threw wild parties that were often attended in secret by European royalty. It is unclear whether or not their curious name is derived from their patron saint, the Moor St Mauritius, or from the dark caps they wore, but it is certain that they were a force to be reckoned with in medieval Riga. They were also responsible for the first decorated Christmas tree in Europe, and a bronze disk marks the spot where the no doubt inebriated guildsmen adorned a fir tree with roses and then set it on fire in 1510. The Gothic building with a gabled Dutch Renaissance fajade is now open to the public.

Galerija Centrs is located in the very heart of Riga – in Old Town. This sophisticated shopping centre, rich in tradition and endowed with a special aura combines experience with the newest developments.

Galerija Centrs is among the most historically significant buildings in Riga and has successfully functioned as shopping centre since 1938.

Following a large-scale reconstruction in 2006, Galerija Centrs has become an elegant and contemporary gallery of fashion goods in the capital city, attracting people who enjoy active and modern lives.

Galerija Centrs is the first shopping gallery in the Baltics that sits under a glass roof. It follows global fashion trends and belongs to the highest category of urban shopping centres.