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Bastejkalna Park
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Ms&Mr Beer
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3 Pavaru Restorans
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Garaza
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Zviedru Vārti
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KwakInn
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Attractions
312 within 10 kms
Sculpture Foal
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43 mMonuments & Statues
Latvian War Museum
800
0.2 kmHistory Museums
Pilsetas kanals
566
0.2 kmBodies of Water
Latvian National Opera
654
0.2 kmOperas
Barclay-de-Tolly monument
19
0.1 kmMonuments & Statues
Nester Custom Art Gallery
2
0.2 kmArt Galleries
Skulptūra Lidojums pār pilsētu
2
0.1 kmMonuments & Statues
Latvian Museum of Occupation
2
0.2 kmHistory Museums
Vitāli Kristāli
8
0.2 kmDepartment Stores
Livu Square
329
0.3 kmHistoric Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks
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  • Steviefull
    Kidderminster, United Kingdom1,663 contributions
    Beautiful park even more so with snow
    We visited in early December and the snow on the ground added to the already beautiful park. We were fortunate enough to be based at the Grand Poet hotel which overlooks the park and recommend it highly. The park in my opinion is at its best at night with the lights reflecting off the snow and icy river. A great place to stroll around and enjoy the surroundings.
    Visited December 2022
    Written 8 February 2023
  • chrissieb94
    Dorset, United Kingdom2,095 contributions
    Beautiful, Calming Space
    The park is on the eastern edge of the Old Town. Winding through it is the Pilsetas Canal and together they make a beautiful, calming space in the city centre. There are numerous statues and art creations to be found. The gardens are beautifully maintained as are the bridges across the canal.
    Visited August 2023
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 5 September 2023
  • TheShis
    Tel Aviv, Israel39,605 contributions
    A wonderful park.
    This is a fantastic little park, located next to the Freedom monument. It features a small pond, a fountain, several sculptures and a love bridge. It's the perfect place for a short stroll or a picnic.
    Visited September 2023
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 1 November 2023
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TheShis
Tel Aviv, Israel39,605 contributions
A wonderful park.
Sep 2023 • Couples
This is a fantastic little park, located next to the Freedom monument.
It features a small pond, a fountain, several sculptures and a love bridge.
It's the perfect place for a short stroll or a picnic.
Written 1 November 2023
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Brittany_11_10
Los Angeles, CA1,709 contributions
Beautiful park
Aug 2023 • Family
Beautiful park on the edge of Old City Riga, with walking paths along the canal (and meandering through the park), benches, grassy areas, a playground (complete with a ladder and slide for really tiny tots, a plus!), and of course the lovely canal.
Written 11 September 2023
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chrissieb94
Dorset, UK2,095 contributions
Beautiful, Calming Space
Aug 2023 • Couples
The park is on the eastern edge of the Old Town. Winding through it is the Pilsetas Canal and together they make a beautiful, calming space in the city centre. There are numerous statues and art creations to be found. The gardens are beautifully maintained as are the bridges across the canal.
Written 5 September 2023
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Mark T
Aberdeen, WA2,823 contributions
Beautiful Park in the center of riga
Aug 2023 • Couples
Bastejkalna Park is a gorgeous park in the heart of Riga. Great for walking or a bot ride on the canal. clean and inviting
Written 30 August 2023
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dbinhou7511
Houston, TX1,570 contributions
Oasis in the middle of the city
Jul 2023 • Couples
Great park in the middle of the city next to the Freedom Monument. Several sculptures scattered around the park either done by local artists or with local meaning.
Written 2 August 2023
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max v
Europe174 contributions
Amazing recreation area
May 2023
The creation of the park dates back to the middle of the XIX century. It was then, after the demolition of the fortress ramparts, the territory was landscaped around the city canal. And this place has turned into an amazing recreation area. In the park you can see a large collection of various plants. The park is decorated with sculptures that are quite traditional for Latvian art. Near the hill there is a cafe where you can enjoy coffee and good pastries. I recommend it!
Written 19 June 2023
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LostInTime
Pittsburgh, PA11,606 contributions
Great park.
Jun 2023 • Business
This park is really beautiful. It seemed so clean and full of life. The river down the middle made everything seem perfect.
Written 14 June 2023
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Steviefull
Kidderminster, UK1,663 contributions
Beautiful park even more so with snow
Dec 2022
We visited in early December and the snow on the ground added to the already beautiful park. We were fortunate enough to be based at the Grand Poet hotel which overlooks the park and recommend it highly.

The park in my opinion is at its best at night with the lights reflecting off the snow and icy river. A great place to stroll around and enjoy the surroundings.
Written 8 February 2023
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Anonymous855
Trabuco Canyon, California1,680 contributions
One of the prettiest aspects of the city
Jul 2022
Canals run throughout the length of the park and if you take the canal boat ride you can see it along the shore. Otherwise, care out some time to walk in the evening, the morning, etc to see the fountains, the ice cream kiosk, the Art Nouveau theater and plenty of benches. Lovely area and safe.
Written 7 August 2022
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Samuel B-M
Birmingham, UK30 contributions
A perfect, picturesque park
Oct 2021
Bastejkalna Park in Autumn is, quite simply, the epitome of a Latvian Elysium. Orange, yellow, red—these colours will surround you as the leaves continue to fall from the trees.

The canal that flows through the park accentuates the beauty of the area, while Bastion Hill beckons a climb up its meandering path to the top, one of the most romantic spots in Riga.
Written 10 May 2022
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