What is Latvia famous for? This small but significant Baltic state squeezes Art Nouveau architecture, UNESCO World Heritage, natural landscapes, and sticky black balsam into its eastern European borders. Let's have a chat about what Latvia is known for. Where to go: Riga. The largest and most exciting metropolis in the Baltics, Riga will inspire you. Gauja National Park. The Gauja National Park is the perfect place to destress. Jurmala. Rundale Palace and Museum. Turaida Museum Reserve. Cesis. Liepaja. Latgale.