Riga Radio and TV Tower

An ugly TV tower.

This is an ugly TV tower, that you simply cannot miss while entering the city. It is currently under renovations so it's not possible to visit it.

‘There’s still the option of purchasing tickets online and it doesn’t mention that the tower is under construction.’

Upon entering the city, we noticed this huge building towering over the city and decided we’d have to visit it as it’s highly likely they’d have a viewing platform. After researching there’s still the...

The tower is closed on reconstruction

The tower has been closed until March on the reconstruction. It's not comfortable to arrive here without a car. Neighbour area is empty, there are no beaches or entertainment and could be better devel...

Tallest Tower in the European Union

I was told at the hotel that the tower was closed temporarily and so didn't visit. It's certainly an impressive structure and dominates the skyline to the south of the city. There is a clear and uno...

easy to see on the skyline

One can easily see this tower from the other side of the river, as well as the National Library as they are both so much higher than the other buildings. It took 20 year to buld and finally opened in ...