Cēsis Old Town
Cēsu vecpilsēta
A small old town that keeps its medieval street layout, where Rožu Square, Rīgas Street and the old town hall string together a walking route.
Cēsis Old Town is one of the better-preserved medieval town layouts in Latvia. Along its cobbled streets stand 18th- and 19th-century wooden houses and stone-and-brick buildings, many converted into cafés, craft shops and small pubs. Its heart is Rožu Square (Rožu laukums), whose paving is inlaid with a model of the old town. Following Rīgas Street (Rīgas iela) leads to the old town hall and the remains of the town walls. The old town is small and can be walked in 1–2 hours, and you can combine it with the castle and St. John's Church for a half-day tour. On weekends and during summer festivals, there are often markets and open-air music.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- St. John's Church, Cēsis
- Cēsis Castle
- Cēsis Castle Park
- Victory Monument & Vienības Square
- Cīrulīši Nature Trails
- Žagarkalns
- Ērgļu Cliffs
- Āraiši Lake Fortress