Hanzas perons
Modern Venue with a historical soul. A former cargo railway warehouse in Riga’s New Hanza district has been reborn as Hanzas perons – a contemporary concert hall and cultural platform for music, art, and multidisciplinary events. Merging more than 100 years of history with a modern, functional approach, the building now serves as an efficient and versatile space for organizing and hosting public and private gatherings. Following a sensitive renovation, the venue retains its historic identity, standing as a testament to Riga’s rapid industrial evolution. Today, Hanzas perons is a recognized cultural destination – a space where artists connect with their audiences, creative minds bring their ideas to life, and culture lovers discover both emerging and established talent.
With the addition of a glass envelope around the original structure, Hanzas perons has been transformed into a striking architectural landmark. Inside, the spirit of the former warehouse is preserved – with restored 100-year-old brick walls, historic wooden beams, and original cargo doors that once served the Riga freight station.
Hanzas perons has received numerous architectural awards, including international recognition, as well as honors for being one of the most significant cultural venues in Riga.
Photo: Lauris Vīksne, Uldis Bertāns
Splendid Palace
Splendid Palace is one of the most magnificent and long-standing European cinemas that has brought joy to film lovers with excellent quality art since 1923. Today, visitors can enjoy watching films in an architectural monument of national importance.
Splendid Palace is the first ferro concrete building in Riga, designed by architect Frīdrihs Skujiņš. The building was designed in Rococo style, which makes every visit to the cinema a memorable event.
In addition to watching films, the cinema also offers the opportunity to go on excursions or organize various film-worthy events.
Photo: Splendid Palace
Latvian Railway History Museum
Latvian Railway History Museum is a place where you can feel the charm of the railway, feel like a locomotive driver and experience the mood of traveling. The museum was founded in 1994 and is housed in a locomotive workshop building built in the 1880s. The museum's exposition tells the story of the time from the beginnings of the railway in Latvia in 1860s, emphasizing solutions that are specific to Latvia and the importance of the railway in the development of the country's national economy.
Here you can see the largest collection of broad-gauge vehicles and the largest railway model on a scale of 1:87 in the Baltic states. The interactive exposition "Station Life" helps to understand the importance of the station building and its complex organization and order in an attractive way, while the films and videos helps to get to know not only the history of the railway and technical solutions of different eras, but also teach children about safety near the tracks. A special experience is to get into the museum's vehicles and explore them nearby. The museum hall not only demonstrates the grandeur of the railway and allows you to get to know the 3rd class passenger carriage built in Riga, but is also a great place to organize various events, exhibitions and concerts.
Photo: T. Kalnītis