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UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Latvia
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Latvia has 3 sites on the UNESCO World Heritage List — 3 cultural inscriptions, inscribed between 1997 and 2023. This map of UNESCO sites in Latvia covers every listing, with a short description, the inscription year and the nearest airports — the fastest way to see the country's most important historical sites and landmarks in one place.
Historic Centre of Riga was the country's first inscription, added in 1997; Old town of Kuldīga is the most recent, listed in 2023.
One inscription is transnational, shared with neighbouring countries: Struve Geodetic Arc. Start with Historic Centre of Riga, Old town of Kuldīga and Struve Geodetic Arc, then use the map above to plan a route between the rest.
- Sites
- 3
- Cultural
- 3
- First inscribed
- 1997
Sites on the map
Inscriptions Latvia shares with other countries are not plotted here — you will find them in the list below.
Flying in
Airports closest to the most sites in this country.
- RIXRiga2 sites
- TLLTallinn1 site
Keep exploring
All 3 sites in Latvia
List of UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Latvia
Every inscription with its year and category. Open a site for its story, map location and nearest airports.
| Site | Year | Type | What it is |
|---|---|---|---|
| Historic Centre of RigaHistoric Centre of Riga — UNESCO World Heritage Site. | 1997 | Cultural | Historic Centre of Riga — UNESCO World Heritage Site. |
| Old town of KuldīgaOld town of Kuldīga — UNESCO World Heritage Site. | 2023 | Cultural | Old town of Kuldīga — UNESCO World Heritage Site. |
| Struve Geodetic ArcThe Struve Arc is a chain of survey triangulations stretching from Hammerfest in Norway to the Black Sea, through 10… | 2005 | Cultural | The Struve Arc is a chain of survey triangulations stretching from Hammerfest in Norway to the Black Sea, through 10 countries and over 2,820 km. |
Frequently asked questions about World Heritage in Latvia
- How many UNESCO World Heritage Sites are there in Latvia?
- Latvia has 3 UNESCO World Heritage Sites: 3 cultural.
- What was the first World Heritage Site in Latvia?
- Historic Centre of Riga was inscribed in 1997. Historic Centre of Riga — UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- What is the newest World Heritage Site in Latvia?
- Old town of Kuldīga, inscribed in 2023. Old town of Kuldīga — UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- Which UNESCO sites in Latvia are easiest to reach?
- Each site page lists the closest airports with distance, so you can pick the gateway city first and work outwards. The "Flying in" panel on this page shows the main gateways for Latvia.
- What are the main historical sites and landmarks in Latvia?
- The 3 UNESCO-listed sites above are Latvia's internationally recognised historical sites and landmarks, starting with Historic Centre of Riga (1997). Each entry links to a full page with a map, photos and travel notes.