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Golden Hour at the Old New Synagogue

Catch the last warm light of the day on Riga’s only surviving WWII synagogue, then unwind with a drink as the city darkens.

Best time: 15 JanuaryAbout 120 min

Timeline

  1. 14:30

    Pīrādziņi

    Pick up a warm pastry from this bakery. It closes at 16:00, so arrive early to ensure it is open and has fresh stock.

  2. 15:30

    Old New Synagogue

    Walk to the Old New Synagogue. The building stands quietly in the afternoon light. Use the walk direction to find the entrance easily from the bakery.

  3. 16:15

    Old New Synagogue

    Stand outside the synagogue as the sun sets toward the southwest. The golden light at 15:00 gives way to the deep blue of twilight, highlighting the historic brickwork.

  4. 17:00

    Skyline Bar

    Head to Skyline Bar for a sunset view. It is a short walk away. Find a table near the windows before it gets crowded after 23:00, though at this hour you should have your pick of seats.

Local tip

The bakery closes at 16:00 on weekdays, so do not linger if you are visiting on a Monday through Friday. The bar has a cover charge at popular times, so keep cash or a card handy.

Check before you go

  • Sviesta pika is closed on weekends.
  • Panna is closed on weekends.
  • Skyline Bar has a cover charge at popular times.

Worth knowing

  • Pīrādziņi is open at 14:30 only on Tu, We, Th, Fr

Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Riga (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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