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Riga Old Town

Riga, Latvia

About Riga Old Town

A UNESCO World Heritage medieval city center — the Dome Cathedral (largest church in the Baltics), the Three Brothers (the oldest complex of dwelling houses in Latvia), the Swedish Gate, and narrow cobblestone lanes framed by Gothic and Baroque guild houses. The most complete medieval city center in the region.

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