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🏙️Riga Skyline - Riga - Latvia🇱🇻

📷Nikon D750 - ISO 250 - 24-120mm lens f4G ED VR - 78mm - f/5,6 1/80 sec

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⛪Riga Cathedral (Latvian: Rīgas Doms). In 1211 the Livonian Bishop Albert of Riga ordered to build this cathedral near the River Daugava. It is considered the largest medieval🛡️ church⛪ in the Baltic States. It is commonly called the Dome Cathedral, a tautology as the word “Dome” comes from the German “Dom” meaning “cathedral”. It is known for its Rooster🐓 or weathercock.

⛪St. Peter’s Church (Latvian: Svētā Pētera Evaņģēliski luteriskā baznīca). The first mention of this church dates from 1209, it was built of masonry🧱 construction🏗️ and therefore undamaged by a city fire🔥 in Riga that year. The construction and the history of the church can be divided into 3️⃣ distinct building styles. Two of them associated with Gothic and Romanesque styles and the third with the early Baroque style. It is also known for its Rooster🐓 or weathercock.

⛪Spire of St. Saviour's Anglican Church (Latvian:Anglikāņu Sv. Pestītāja baznīca). It is Anglican church⛪, located in the north of the old town centre. The foundation stone was laid in 1857 and the church⛪ was dedicated on 26 July 1859. During the Soviet occupation the church had not use, and in 1973 it became the home of Riga Polytechnic Institute student club👨‍👨‍👧‍👧. In 1991, after latvian independence, and English-speaking congregation🛐 was again formed.

🏛️Riga City Council Tower (Latvian: Rīgas Dome). The original building was destroyed💥 during the Second World War⚔️, the current building is a true copy of the original built in 17th century neo-classical style.

❓Did you know born that that the modern denim jean that is worn by people all over the world was first invented by a Latvian-Jewish tailor and American immigrant – Jacob. W. Davis (born Jacob Youphes)?
🏙️Riga Skyline - Riga - Latvia🇱🇻

📷Nikon D750 - ISO 250 - 24-120mm lens f4G ED VR - 78mm - f/5,6 1/80 sec

From left to right:

⛪Riga Cathedral (Latvian: Rīgas Doms). In 1211 the Livonian Bishop Albert of Riga ordered to build this cathedral near the River Daugava. It is considered the largest medieval🛡️ church⛪ in the Baltic States. It is commonly called the Dome Cathedral, a tautology as the word “Dome” comes from the German “Dom” meaning “cathedral”. It is known for its Rooster🐓 or weathercock.

⛪St. Peter’s Church (Latvian: Svētā Pētera Evaņģēliski luteriskā baznīca). The first mention of this church dates from 1209, it was built of masonry🧱 construction🏗️ and therefore undamaged by a city fire🔥 in Riga that year. The construction and the history of the church can be divided into 3️⃣ distinct building styles. Two of them associated with Gothic and Romanesque styles and the third with the early Baroque style. It is also known for its Rooster🐓 or weathercock.

⛪Spire of St. Saviour's Anglican Church (Latvian:Anglikāņu Sv. Pestītāja baznīca). It is Anglican church⛪, located in the north of the old town centre. The foundation stone was laid in 1857 and the church⛪ was dedicated on 26 July 1859. During the Soviet occupation the church had not use, and in 1973 it became the home of Riga Polytechnic Institute student club👨‍👨‍👧‍👧. In 1991, after latvian independence, and English-speaking congregation🛐 was again formed.

🏛️Riga City Council Tower (Latvian: Rīgas Dome). The original building was destroyed💥 during the Second World War⚔️, the current building is a true copy of the original built in 17th century neo-classical style.

❓Did you know born that that the modern denim jean that is worn by people all over the world was first invented by a Latvian-Jewish tailor and American immigrant – Jacob. W. Davis (born Jacob Youphes)?
View of the river from the top of the national library.
By the river in the evening. Beautiful sky and reflections.
Riga has 750 Art Noveau buildings - this one, on Elizabets street is probably the finest.

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Avoti

Visitors to Avoti appreciate its historic sites. A visit to Galleria Riga Shopping Center and Origo Shopping Centre might round out your trip if you're looking to see more of the area.

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Old Town showing heritage architecture and street scenes

Old Town Riga

4.5/5(158 area reviews)

Old Town Riga is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Three Brothers or Town Hall.

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Latvian Art Museum which includes a statue or sculpture

Centrs

4.5/5(91 area reviews)

Centrs is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Cathedral of Christ's Nativity and Skonto Stadium while in the area.

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Grizinkalns

You'll appreciate the restaurants during your time in Grizinkalns and you might want to plan a stop by Corner House KGB Museum and Galleria Riga Shopping Center while you're in the area.

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The interior of National Library in Riga is also worth checking out. You can visit the library for free even if you don't have the readers card. Just leave your bags and jacket in the locker and get a visitors pass #stunningstructures #Riga #Latvia

Tornkalns

You'll enjoy the museums and shopping in Tornkalns. You might want to make time for a stop at National Library of Latvia or Riga Plaza Shopping Center.

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