Riga Castle - Rigas Pils
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Riga Castle - Rigas Pils, (Near the Northern boundry of the Old Town). The castle itself is fairly uninteresting, but it houses the following 2 museums: National History Museum of Latvia, 3 Pils Laukums, ☎ 67223004 (museum@history-museum.lv, fax: 67220586). 11AM - 5PM WED-SUN. The History Museum is interesting, however there is little English (Every room has its exhibits summarized on a single plaque). However, the museum does give a very good idea of Latvian history, and will give you a good understanding of the area. Admission: 2 LVL; Camera fee: 5 LVL. (latitude,) Museum of Foreign Art, 3 Pils Laukums, ☎ 67226467, [32]. 11AM - 5PM TUE-SUN. The less interesting of the two museums: this is just a standard art museum. Admission fee: 2.50 LVL; Camera fee: 0.50 LVL.
