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Walking loops in Old Town, Riga

The streets here are Hanseatic narrow, cobblestoned in patterns that predate every nation-state that's claimed them. The Three Brothers — a row of medieval houses — lean together on Maza Pils iela like old friends sharing a doorstep. Church spires compete for skyline dominance: St. Peter's, the Dome Cathedral, St. John's, all within a few minutes' walk. The buildings carry the architectural memory of German merchants, Swedish kings, and Soviet planners, each layer visible if you look at the right wall from the right angle.

3 routes from 1.6 to 3.3 km · 11–16 sights per loop