Jekaba Kazarmas

Old barracks - nothing to see.

This is another uninteresting attraction in this part of town. Once entering the Swedish gate, you come upon what used to be old barracks. There's nothing to see here.

Pass by but no more

We walked along the barracks as we were dining at the 3 Chefs restaurant which is housed with in the complex. Its a pleasant looking architectural ensemble but only in passing. There are some cafes an...

A place meant to illustrate the past

The old city wall was used building houses around it, as the wall lost its meaning as fortification. The wall was uncovered removing the buildings, digging a down to the once street level - showing th...

Walls

This looks to be built into an old section of the walls. There’s not much left and it’s not that interesting. Talinn’s walls are much much more complete.

Historic restaurant and bar area

This row of red-roofed buildings on one side of Old Town Riga was built in the 18th century at the base of the city fortifications. The historic Powder Tower and Swedish Gate are located on the oth...