Kalnciema Quarter
Kalnciema kvartāls
A restored 19th-century wooden-house courtyard on the west bank of the Daugava, with a farmers’ and crafts market every Saturday, popular with locals on weekends.
Kalnciema Quarter is located on the west bank of the Daugava in the Āgenskalns district. It was created by restoring several 19th-century timber houses, and its courtyards contain cafés, restaurants, design boutiques and wine bars. Every Saturday from morning to afternoon there is a farmers’ and crafts market selling organic produce, honey, rye bread, smoked fish and works by local designers. In summer there are also open-air concerts and festivals. The surrounding streets feature some of the best-preserved clusters of wooden houses in Riga. Entry is free. From the Old Town, take tram routes 2, 4 or 5, or a bus; the journey takes about 10 minutes. It is busiest around midday on Saturday.
Opening hours
Shop hours vary; Saturday market about 10:00–16:00
Nearby sights
- National Library of Latvia (Castle of Light)
- Riga Castle
- Riga Cathedral
- Three Brothers & Swedish Gate
- Art Museum Riga Bourse
- Museum of the Occupation of Latvia
- Latvian National Opera
- House of the Blackheads & Town Hall Square