The Latvian capital lies on the banks of the river Daugava, just a short way from the Baltic Sea. The city has a small medieval center filled with churches, classical architecture, and cobblestone streets throughout. In the center of the city, there are a couple of large churches with single towers that rise up out of the city. Here you can go to the top of the towers for a fantastic view of the city, surrounding suburbs, and the river. In the old town, part of a fortification wall still stands while the rest of the wall has been torn down to make way for new buildings. Nearby is Riga’s history museum where you can learn about the city’s turbulent history, having had invaders come and go throughout the years.