Latvia, Jelgava then to Riga

Jelgava  is a city in central Latvia about 41 kilometres (25 miles) southwest of Riga.

                      We arrived here late in the evening

Riga

Riga Old Town is incredibly picturesque. Its narrow cobblestone streets lined with restaurants,cafes, souvenir shops,  museums, galleries and medieval churches, and squares , is a UNESCO Heritage listed site. The old Town overlooks the Daugava River 

Approaching Riga City the view of the Old Town 

View of the Old Town dominated by Riga's historic Cathedral

Vansu Bridge on the Daugave River

Riga Square

House of Blackheads

Three wise men of Riga

One of the many modern Buildings in Riga

Big Christopher n the third century, a kind-hearted giant originally named Offero resided in a cave on the banks of the Daugara River and would carry travelers across its raging waters.

Riga Cathedral on right  

Riga Cathderal, the church is commonly called the Dome Cathedral,Riga"s most recognisab;e landmark. It is also caled The cathedral of St. Mary

Riga Castle is also the official residence of the President of Latvia. There are a few museums in the Castle. The castle has six towers: the Holy Ghost Tower, the Lead Tower, the Piper Tower and the Northern Tower in the corners, as well as the Ecker Tower and the Tower of the Three Stars.

Church of Our Lady Of Sorrows is a Roman Catholic church in Riga,  It was built in 1785.

 Tower of Riga Castle

Leaving Riga City