Rundāle Palace
Monument · Pilsrundāle, Riga

Rundāle Palace

Photo: Arian Zwegers · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Rundāle Palace is an 18th-century baroque residence designed by Francesco Rastrelli. The restored state rooms and chapel show the scale of ducal life in Courland. The French parterre garden and English park extend behind the main building.

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Good to know

Tickets
Prices vary; confirm on the official website
Time needed
Two to three hours
Best time
May to September for the gardens
Getting there
Bus from Riga to Pilsrundāle takes about 1.5 hours

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Rundāle Palace questions

How do I get to Rundāle Palace from Riga?

Regular buses leave Riga central station and reach Pilsrundāle in roughly 90 minutes.

What are the opening hours of Rundāle Palace?

Hours change by season; check the current schedule on the palace website.

Is Rundāle Palace worth visiting in winter?

The palace interior remains open, though the gardens are closed and covered in snow.

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