Really windy on the top but beautiful panorama view of the city. Gave a good sense of location for further exploration of the city

My wife and I arrived to the Latvian Academy of Sciences building around 12:30pm. We went inside and paid the lady at the front desk 8 Euros cash per person. I believe it is cash only. Then you head up the elevator to where you may have to weave around a bit, until you reach the observation deck. It was not super busy during our visit. It was a beautiful day, and it was not too windy. Plenty of room to move around, and you can take as much time as you want. There is a restroom available there too. There are also some decent info boards to read. And yes the views are wonderful, and you can get great photos. When you are done, just head back down the elevator. It was a fun visit, well worth the time, effort, and money.

A panoramic view of the Riga skyline from a beautiful building. Situated just near to the Riga central market it’s a bit quieter than the viewing point at St Peter’s Church. A spacious roof with informative signs about prominent buildings, toilets at the top, and a lift to get up there.

Very good observation deck of the entire Riga city and area. Go only on nice days and you can see to the horizon. Afternoon is best for pictures of the old city from the observation deck. There are two flights of stairs from where the elevator drops you off so be ready to do some climbing from the 15th to the 17th floor.