Latvia

Both are 19th century versions of their medieval origins; today one is a concert hall and the other a gallery.

The Library's stunning building is fairly new, but the library itself has close ties to the country's independence struggles

Another selection of unusual shop art collected while wandering in Riga

Riga's incredible collection of Art Nouveau buildings carry an amazing array of ornamental sculpture and metalwork

Riga has perhaps the highest concentration of Art Nouveau buildings anywhere. Join Paul Heymont on a wander through this feast for the eyes

A selection of shopfronts that share a certain dignity and a bit of whimsy

A magnificently decorated Orthodox cathedral shows off its original splendor after a checkered past

Two churches, back-to-back in Riga's oldest neighborhood have had parallel but different histories

In Riga, land and a canal formerly part of the city's fortifications is now a pleasant way to relax or cross the city

PHeymont shares day and night views of Riga from one of its tallest church towers

The Riga Art Nouveau Center's museum is located in the home of one of the leading architects of the style

Riga's historic and huge central market's design was based on World War I Zeppelin hangars