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House of the Blackheads, Riga – Riga Old Town loop from Riga

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Latvia

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House of the Blackheads, Riga – Riga Old Town loop from Riga

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4.1

(13)

190

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House of the Blackheads, Riga – Riga Old Town loop from Riga

00:35

5.41km

30m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 6, 2026

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186 m

Freedom Monument

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A great and revered monument in Latvia. A pivotal icon in a beautiful part of Riga.

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238 m

A belt with several parks and representative buildings formed along the canal. On the edge of the old town, it separates it from the new town and is considered the green oasis of Riga.
On hot summer days, numerous trees provide shade and electric wooden boats can be used to take you to the Daugava.
The paths are nicely laid out, with a bench every few meters inviting you to linger. There are several wifi hotspots here to lure young Latvians into nature.
At the Latvian National Theater there is a statue of the Russian national poet Alexander Sergeyevich Pushkin, the founder of modern Russian literature.

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719 m

Riga Town Hall

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Riga's Town Hall is located on Town Hall Square (Rātslaukums) in the heart of the Old Town. It is the seat of the Riga City Council. The current building is a modern reconstruction, as the historic Town Hall was destroyed in World War II. It stands directly opposite the famous House of the Blackheads, forming an impressive ensemble with it.

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House of the Blackheads, Riga

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The House of the Blackheads was built in 1334 as a place for meetings and celebrations of various social organizations in Riga. The Second World War reduced the House of the Blackheads to rubble and it was restored in 1999.

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818 m

Town hall square

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The Rathausplatz in Riga was rebuilt because the old Rathausplatz and its historic buildings were destroyed during World War II. It was rebuilt excellently. Only the museum, which documents the Russian occupation and oppression, is an architectural anomaly.

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845 m

Riga Old Town

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The Old Town of Riga offers you a very special running route - narrow streets, cobblestones and buildings that breathe history accompany you with every step. As you run through the streets, the scenery constantly changes between Gothic churches, historic houses and small squares with cafes. A real experience that makes you feel like you are jogging through the centuries without losing the rhythm of your steps.

The challenge here lies in the cobblestones, which require full concentration. But that is precisely what gives the route a special charm. You also discover details that you might miss as a walker - artistic facades, small statues and colorful signs that give Riga its distinctive character.

If you set out early, you often have the Old Town almost to yourself and can enjoy the quiet atmosphere. On later runs, the Old Town gradually fills up and the vibrant life makes the route even more lively. A run through the Old Town of Riga is a dynamic interplay of history and modernity, and the different impressions give you a unique energy boost on your route.

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