Latvian National Museum of Art

Main Stop A - Triangula Bastion ( Parking for Buses, 11. novembra krastmala 17, Centra rajons, Rīga, LV-1050, Latvija) Discover Riga on a hop-on hop-off tour. Enjoy the route, and see the Opera House, the historic Old City, and the Central Market. With more than 80 sights along the routes, this pass allows you to make the most of the hop-on-hop-off tour style. Departing from the Triangula Bastion, the tour runs through three districts. First, the bus goes to Pardaugava, an area that overlooks ancient cathedrals on the left bank of the river Daugava. Crossing the Stone Bridge, take in the panorama of the Old City.  Then, pass the Boulevard Ring, see the famous Monument of Freedom, the Opera House, the Powder Tower, and much more. See Riga's Central Market, the largest covered market in Europe. Then you can see a range of architectural styles, from romantic facades to decorative art nouveau. See the famous Alberta Street, with its detailed facades and Michael Eisenstein architecture.  Please change your vouchers in the bus(show your booking number to the bus driver)

Explore one of the world’s main hubs of Art Nouveau architecture on this guided tour around Riga. You’ll spot significant landmarks including the Freedom Monument, the Nativity of Christ Orthodox Cathedral, and the Latvian National Art Museum. Start your tour at the distinctive Laima Clock by the Freedom Monument, and learn about the latter’s significance as a memorial for the victims of the Latvian War of Independence. Next, wander down the famous Alberta iela (Albert Street), known worldwide for its Art Nouveau buildings.  Stop by the landmarks of the Boulevard Ring, including the Nativity of Christ Orthodox Cathedral, the Academy of Arts, and the Latvian National Art Museum. Find out from your guide about the three sub-styles of Art Nouveau architecture in Riga, and the secrets behind the mystical recurring symbols. Along the way, you’ll learn about the history of the town and hear stories about the previous notable inhabitants of these impressive buildings.