Museum of the Barricades of 1991, Riga

#134 among attractions in Riga

Museum, Specialty museum, History museum

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Museum of the Barricades of 1991 (address: Kramu iela 3) is a place located in Riga (Riga province) and belongs to the category of museum, specialty museum, history museum.

It is situated at an altitude of 46 feet, and its geographical coordinates are 56°56'55"N latitude and 24°6'22"E longitude.

Planning a visit to this place, one can easily and conveniently get there by public transportation. Museum of the Barricades of 1991 is a short distance from the following public transport stations: Grēcinieku iela (trolleybus, 5 min walk), Grēcinieku iela (bus, 5 min walk), Grēcinieku iela (tram, 5 min walk), Rīga-Pasažieru (train, 17 min walk).

Among other places and attractions worth visiting in the area are: Jauniela (square, 1 min walk), Riga District (neighbourhood, 1 min walk), Freeport of Riga (harbor, 1 min walk).

Coordinates: 56°56'55"N, 24°6'22"E

Address

Kramu iela 3Centra (Vecpilsēta)Riga 1050 Latvia

Contact

+371 67 213 525

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Museum of the Barricades of 1991 – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Museum of the Barricades of 1991?

Nearby attractions include Jauniela, Riga (1 min walk), Riga District, Riga (1 min walk), Freeport of Riga, Riga (1 min walk), EGLE crafts market Old Riga, Riga (2 min walk).

How to get to Museum of the Barricades of 1991 by public transport?

The nearest stations to Museum of the Barricades of 1991:

Trolleybus

Grēcinieku iela • Lines: 27, 9 (5 min walk)
11. novembra krastmala • Lines: 27, 9 (6 min walk)

Bus

Grēcinieku iela • Lines: 22, 322 (5 min walk)
11. novembra krastmala • Lines: 10, 21, 22, 23, 25, 26, 3, 32, 322, 338, 344, 346, 363, 370, 371, 38, 39, 4, 43, 54, 55, 7, 8 (6 min walk)

Tram

Grēcinieku iela • Lines: 1, 10, 2, 5 (5 min walk)
National Opera • Lines: 11, 5, 7 (8 min walk)

Train

Rīga-Pasažieru (17 min walk)
Torņakalns (33 min walk)