Architecture (Riga)

Church of St. James

St. Jacob's Cathedral is the main Catholic church in Latvia. It appeared in Riga in the 13th century, at the same time as the Dome Cathedral and St. Peter's Church. However, its architecture is noticeably...

olanko1

• 2 years ago

"Three Brothers"

Three brothers

"Three Brothers" is the oldest complex of residential buildings preserved in Riga from the 15th century. The medieval buildings, closely pressed together, got their name a long time ago - according to...

olanko1

• 2 years ago

Church of the saint

Church of Saint John

One of the oldest buildings in Riga - the Church of St. John, is an interesting combination of different architectural styles from late Gothic, Northern Revival and Mannerism to Baroque. Like most buildings...

olanko1

• 2 years ago

Saint Peter's Church

St. Peter's Church

The silhouette of modern Riga cannot be imagined without the high and needle-sharp spire of the Lutheran Church of St. Peter. This unique architectural monument is a business card of the capital of Latvia...

olanko1

• 2 years ago

City Hall

Town Hall Square

For some reason, there is not a word about the town hall itself in the reviews about the Town Hall Square. I will add some information. In the 14th century, Town Hall Square was the central place of Riga...

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• 2 years ago