The picturesque Swedish Gate was built onto the city wall in 1698

Petera Baznica (St Peter's Church) towers over the Ratslaukums square.

Blackhead's House built in 1344 for the Blackhead's guild of unmarried merchants

Petera Baznica (St Peter's Church) towers over the Ratslaukums square.

Petera Baznica (St Peter's Church) towers over the Ratslaukums square.

Interesting statuettes and carvings adorn many of the buildings

Blackhead's House, Riga, Latvia

Heroic memorial in front of the Occupation Museum on Strelniekulaukums

Heroic memorial in Strelniekulaukums, Riga

Heroic memorial in Strelniekulaukums, Riga

Riga, Latvia