Riga's Alberta and Antonijas streets to become pedestrian zones on six weekends
Starting August 14, Riga's Alberta Street and part of Antonijas Street will be closed to traffic and turned into pedestrian streets for six weekends. The information was released by the Riga City Council's External Communications Department.
Beginning on August 14, Alberta Street in central Riga along with a section of Antonijas Street will temporarily become pedestrian-only zones on weekends.
This arrangement is set to apply for a total of six weekends, according to the Riga City Council's External Communications Department, which announced the plan.
Both streets are located in Riga's well-known Art Nouveau architectural district, an area popular among both residents and tourists. The source report does not specify exact hours for the pedestrian-only periods, details on traffic rerouting, or any accompanying events planned during this time.
/nginx/o/2026/08/10/17839323t1h3c20.jpg)
