1 July-31 August
10.00 – 15.00
Opposite the Old Town on the left bank of the Daugava rises the National Library of Latvia building, or the Castle of Light, one of the most extensive cultural buildings in the history of renewed Latvia.
This summer, the library is offering a rich and interesting programme for visitors to the city – to learn about this building and the work done here via a digital guide (gids.lnb.lv - in Latvian, English, German, Ukrainian and Lithuanian), view seven exhibitions and enjoy the most beautiful view of Riga from level 11 of the library.
The library also houses the "Dainu skapis” (Cabinet of Folksongs), a world cultural treasure included in the UNESCO Memory of the World Register. Two cafes, a self-service restaurant, wi-fi and a souvenir shop are also available.
Free entry