Place to visit
Smilšu iela 20, Latvia: what it is and when to go
Smilšu iela 20 is a museum building in Riga, Latvia (Latvijas kara muzejs). Interests: Museums and art. The best time to visit is May to September. In June there are 17 h 32 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 28. 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
- Museum building in Riga, Latvia · Museums and art
- Local name
- Latvijas kara muzejs
- Where
- Latvia · Smilšu iela 20, LV-1050, Rīga
- Best time
- May to September.
- Nearest airport
- RIX Riga, 9.0 km as the crow flies
- Opening hours
- We-Su 10:00-18:00
- Price
- Gratis
- Coordinates
- 56.95118, 24.10835
What it is and where
Smilšu iela 20 is a museum building in Riga, Latvia (Latvijas kara muzejs).
It is in Riga, where this site lists 204 more places to see, 524 m from the centre.
Its coordinates are 56.95118, 24.10835; the nearest main airport is Riga International Airport (RIX, Riga), 9.0 km as the crow flies. How to get around Latvia (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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It is one of the Museums and art 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 Smilšu iela 20 is May to September.
- JanPossible7:06
- FebPossible9:10
- MarPossible11:25
- AprPossible13:58
- MayBest time16:12
- JunBest time17:32
- 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 32 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
- Powder Tower, RigaTower in Riga, Latvia20 m
- Cat House, RigaBuilding in Riga, Latvia114 m
- Swedish Gate, RigaGate in Riga, Latvia123 m
- St. James's Cathedral, RigaRoman Catholic cathedral in Riga, Latvia224 m
- House of the Livonian Noble CorporationHistoric building in Riga, Latvia225 m
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Latvia guide.
More in Latvia: Museums and art
- Cēsis Castle: Livonian castle situated in Cēsis, Latvia
- Turaida Castle: Museum
- Bauska Castle: Castle
- Latvian Museum of Natural History: museum in Latvia
- Daugavpils Local History and Art Museum: museum in Latvia
- Corner House: former Latvian headquarters of the KGB
Every Latvia place under Museums and art, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Smilšu iela 20?
It is a museum building in Riga, Latvia (Latvijas kara muzejs in the local language).
When is the best time to visit Smilšu iela 20?
May to September. In June there are 17 h 32 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 28.
How do you get to Smilšu iela 20?
The nearest main airport is Riga International Airport (RIX), 9.0 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 Powder Tower, Riga, Cat House, Riga, Swedish Gate, Riga. 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.
- Museums and art177 places for museums and art in Latvia, from Cēsis Castle 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.
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