Riga district, Latvia

Places to visit near Mārupe

Mārupe is a town in Riga district, Latvia. Within 50 km by road there are 215 places to visit — 49 forts & heritage, 39 churches, 25 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 31 museums. The must-see places are Svētā Alberta Baznīca (4 km), Torņakalna Baznīca (4 km) and Kobes Dārzs (5 km).

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Mārupe, Latvia
Mārupe, Riga district, Latvia. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Mārupe at a glance

Location
Riga district, Latvia
Coordinates
56.9054° N, 24.0511° E
Places within 50 km
215 (90 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches and museums

Top places to visit near Mārupe

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Mārupe: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Forts & heritage near Mārupe

66 forts & heritage within 100 km of Mārupe. The closest is Budas Muiža (1 km); the best-known is Putenī (5 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Mārupe

43 churches within 100 km of Mārupe. The closest is Svētā Alberta Baznīca (4 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Mārupe

37 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Mārupe. The closest is Māras Dīķis (4 km); the best-known is Titurgas Ezers (8 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Museums near Mārupe

33 museums within 100 km of Mārupe. The closest is Jāņa Akuratera Muzejs (4 km); the best-known is Riga Gheto and Latvian Holocaust Museum (7 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Mārupe

26 parks within 100 km of Mārupe. The closest is Māras Dārzs (4 km); the best-known is Kobes Dārzs (5 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Mārupe

18 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Mārupe. The closest is Botanical Garden of the University of Latvia (6 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Mārupe

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 13 km on the road.

  1. Start in Mārupe
  2. 4 km Svētā Alberta Baznīca · church, Riga
  3. 1 km Kobes Dārzs · park, Riga
  4. 2 km Arcadia Park · park, Riga
  5. 1 km Putenī · heritage site, Riga
  6. 1 km Torņakalna Baznīca · church, Riga
  7. 4 km Back to Mārupe

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How to reach Mārupe

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    Within 15 km of Mārupe

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Mārupe by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage4966Budas Muiža (1 km)
    Churches3943Svētā Alberta Baznīca (4 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs2537Māras Dīķis (4 km)
    Museums3133Jāņa Akuratera Muzejs (4 km)
    Parks2626Māras Dārzs (4 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1518Botanical Garden of the University of Latvia (6 km)
    Other attractions1011Āgenskalna Televīzijas Tornis (5 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves99Lucavsala (6 km)
    Beaches & coast58Buļļuciema Bāka (18 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints35Dzegužkalns (8 km)
    Treks12European Long Distance Path E11 - Part Latvia (33 km)
    Caves12This Galaxy (18 km)
    Waterfalls11Darzinu Waterfalls (18 km)

    Mārupe: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Mārupe?

    Svētā Alberta Baznīca (church, about 4 km), Torņakalna Baznīca (church, about 4 km), Kobes Dārzs (park, about 5 km), Arcadia Park (park, about 5 km), Putenī (heritage site, about 5 km), Jaunatnes Dārzs (park, about 5 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Mārupe?

    215 places on Spotwander: 49 forts & heritage, 39 churches, 25 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 31 museums, 26 parks.

    Which is the nearest fort to Mārupe?

    Budas Muiža, about 1 km by road; Jaunā Bieriņu Muiža (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Mārupe?

    Svētā Alberta Baznīca, about 4 km by road; Torņakalna Baznīca (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Mārupe?

    Māras Dīķis, about 4 km by road; Stūnīšu Ezers (6 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Mārupe?

    Start in Mārupe, visit Svētā Alberta Baznīca, then Kobes Dārzs, then Arcadia Park, then Putenī, then Torņakalna Baznīca, and drive back — about 13 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Mārupe?

    October to February for forts & heritage; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for churches and museums.

    Towns near Mārupe

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Mārupe’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Mārupe on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.