Riga UNESCO

Why Kuldīga — and why now Kuldīga (historically Goldingen) is one of Latvia’s dreamiest small towns: red‑tile rooftops, wooden courtyards, and a riverfront where people gather for sunset. Crucially, in 2023 its Old Town was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List, and for good reason. The historic core is remarkably intact — not as a single […]

Why Riga’s UNESCO core is special Riga’s Historic Centre isn’t just a pretty Old Town; rather, it is a layered urban ensemble that reads like a timeline in brick, wood, and stone. First, the medieval Hanseatic core anchors the riverfront with guild houses and church spires. Next, the 19th‑century Boulevard Ring wraps the old moat with parks, statues, and […]