The primary attraction here is the last remaining stretch of city wall directly opposite the barracks.

St. Jacob's Barracks

Dating to 1226, this is one of the few Catholic churches left in Riga. At one point, it housed one of Riga's first schools.

St. Jacob's Catholic Church

A rather plain building housing the Saeima, Latvia's parliament. It has had a number of uses, including as a Soviet-era museum. Not open to visitors.

The last remaining gate from the old city walls.