Place to visit
Block Manor, Latvia: what it is and when to go
Block Manor is a manor in Latvia (Riga). Interests: History. The best time to visit is May to September. In June there are 17 h 31 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 28. It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Latvia: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Manor in Latvia · History
- Where
- Latvia · Vienības gatve 27, LV-1004, Rīga
- Best time
- May to September.
- Nearest airport
- RIX Riga, 7.2 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- 56.92606, 24.08963
What it is and where
Block Manor is a manor in Latvia (Riga). It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Latvia: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Riga, where this site lists 204 more places to see, 2.7 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 56.92606, 24.08963; the nearest main airport is Riga International Airport (RIX, Riga), 7.2 km as the crow flies. How to get around Latvia (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)
It is one of the History places in Latvia. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Block Manor is May to September.
- JanPossible7:06
- FebPossible9:10
- MarPossible11:25
- AprPossible13:58
- MayBest time16:12
- JunBest time17:31
- JulBest time16:58
- AugBest time14:57
- SepBest time12:27
- OctPossible10:00
- NovBetter not7:42
- DecPossible6:28
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 17 h 31 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 28. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to Latvia in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Latvia
To enter Latvia there are 5 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid Spanish ID card (DNI) or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Latvia checklist. Currency: Euro (EUR); plugs: Type C and F · 230 V · 50 Hz (the same plug as in Spain); emergencies: 112.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- MysteroMuseum241 m
- Church of Luther, RigaChurch in Riga, Latvia331 m
- The Janis Akuraters MuseumMuseum in Latvia615 m
- Ojāra Vācieša memoriālais muzejsMuseum685 m
- St. Albert's Church, RigaChurch in Riga, Latvia1.4 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Latvia guide.
More in Latvia: History
- Riga Cathedral: cathedral in Riga, Latvia
- Freedom Monument: memorial located in Riga, Latvia
- Riga Castle: castle in Riga, Latvia
- St. Peter's Church, Riga: church in Riga
- Vecrīga: historical center and neighbourhood of Riga, Latvia
- Rundāle Palace: château
Every Latvia place under History, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Block Manor?
It is a manor in Latvia. It has articles in 2 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Latvia: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Block Manor?
May to September. In June there are 17 h 31 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 28.
How do you get to Block Manor?
The nearest main airport is Riga International Airport (RIX), 7.2 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Latvia is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Latvia map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Mystero, Church of Luther, Riga, The Janis Akuraters Museum. The rest is in the Latvia guide.
Keep reading
- Riga204 places to see in and around Riga, Latvia: Riga Cathedral, Freedom Monument, Riga Castle. Best time: May to September.
- History222 places for history in Latvia, from Riga Cathedral to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: May to September. Each with its own season by altitude and daylight.
- LatviaBefore travelling to Latvia: 5 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. For Spanish citizens, a Spanish ID card (DNI) is enough to get in.
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL, and from Wikidata, CC0. More about Block Manor on Wikipedia. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.