Rundale, one of the most beautiful baroque palaces in Latvia, was built in 1736-1740 as a summer residence for the Duke of Courland, Ernst Johann Biron. The palace was designed by the outstanding Italian architect Francesco Bartolomeo Rastrelli, the creator of the Winter Palace in Saint Petersburg. Crystal chandeliers, silk wallpaper, rich stucco molding, sculptures, luxurious tiled fireplaces, mirrors, elegant galleries and refined colors and frescos were made by Italian artists Francesco Martini and Carlo Zucci. Now the renovated areas show the former glory of the palace. During the summer the tour includes a visit to the palace’s French regular park.
Exquisite clothing, the scent of face powder and grandeur- feel the breath of the 18th century! Rundale, the most beautiful baroque palace in Latvia, was built in 1736-1740 as a summer residence for the Duke of Courland, Ernst Johann Biron. The palace was designed by the outstanding Italian architect Francesco Bartolomeo Rastrelli, the creator of the Winter Palace in Saint Petersburg. Crystal chandeliers, silk wallpaper, rich stucco molding, sculptures, luxurious tiled fireplaces, mirrors, elegant galleries and refined colours and frescos were made by Italian artists Francesco Martini and Carlo Zucci. Now the renovated areas show the former glory of the palace. In summer the tour includes a visit to the palace’s French regular park. Guide agency SmileLine offers a 6-hour tour by bus or car from Riga to Rundale through the picturesque countryside. Don’t forget to grab your cameras!
Yes, it is. We do tours also for individual travellers.
You can cancel a tour 24 hours before it.
For pre-school children the tours are free of charge, for schoolchildren- half-price.
Yes, it can be arranged on request
It’s about 5-10 minute walk from the city centre
Just look for the Blackheads’ House on the Town Hall Square. Our office is situated right inside the building, the door on the left.
The address is Rātslaukums 7, Riga, Latvia
Every day from 9.30 am – 3pm
No, you can reach our office by phone or Whatsapp out of working hours till 20.00 pm
Yes, it is. The guide will recommend the best places to have a coffee or lunch during the tour.
No, you can reach our office by phone or Whatsapp out of working hours till 20.00 pm
You will get more detailed information on the 2-hour tour and have more time to ask questions.
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