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District of Riga
Rīga - Latvia

Riga Castle

Riga Castle is a castle on the banks of River Daugava in Riga, the capital of Latvia. The castle was founded in 1330. This structure was thoroughly rebuilt between 1497 and 1515. Upon the castle's seizure by the Swedes, they constructed spacious annexes in 1641. The fortress was continually augmented and reconstructed between the 17th and 19th centuries. Sometime in the 1930s, some renovation work was done by architect Eižens Laube.

Located at 56.951, 24.1006 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Buildings and structures completed in 1515, Buildings and structures in Riga, Castles in Latvia, Castles of the Livonian Order, Presidential palaces, Visitor attractions in Riga

Spilve Airport

Spilve Airport (Latvian: Spilves lidosta, also given as Rīgas Centrālā Lidosta – Riga Central Airport) is a former civilian and military airport in Latvia located 5 km north of the Riga city centre, from which aircraft took off as early as the First World War. It became the first international airport of Riga in the 1930s and fell into disuse in 1980s after the new Riga International Airport was built.

Located at 56.9911, 24.075 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
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Airports in Riga, Aviation in Latvia, Defunct airports

Torņakalns

Torņakalns is a neighbourhood of Riga, Latvia. Located on the westbank of the Daugava River (neighborhoods along this shore are collectively known as Pārdaugava). The name Torņakalns derives from a fortified tower built in the Middle Ages close to the Daugava River to alarm the city of Riga in case of emergency and unwelcomed intruders about to cross the river. The tower does not stand nowadays. Torņakalns was an early suburb to Riga, consisting largely of gardens and mansions.

Located at 56.9333, 24.0833 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Neighbourhoods in Riga

Victory Memorial to Soviet Army (Riga)

The Victory Memorial to Soviet Army in Riga, Latvia was erected in 1985 to commemorate the Soviet Army's victory over Nazi Germany in World War II. It consists of a 79 meter tall obelisk and two groups of sculptures. In 1997 it was bombed by members of the Latvian neo-Nazi group Pērkonkrusts, two of whom died during the bombing.

Located at 56.9368, 24.0858 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Buildings and structures completed in 1985, Soviet military memorials and cemeteries, Monuments and memorials in Latvia, Buildings and structures in Riga, Visitor attractions in Riga, Victory monuments, World War II memorials

Duchy of Courland and Semigallia (1918)

The Duchy of Courland and Semigallia was briefly a client state of the German Empire. It was proclaimed on 8 March 1918, in German-occupied Courland Governorate by a Landesrat composed of Baltic Germans, who offered the crown of the once-autonomous Duchy to Kaiser Wilhelm II, despite the existence of a formerly sovereign reigning family in that duchy, the Biron descendents of Ernst Johann von Biron.

Located at 56.9483, 24.0858 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Courland, Baltic countries, Baltic region, History of Latvia, History of Livonia, Post–Russian Empire states, 1918 in Latvia, States and territories established in 1918, 1918 disestablishments

Ķīpsala

Ķīpsala is an island on the left bank of the Daugava river, connected to Riga city center and Pārdaugava by the Shroud Bridge. Ķīpsala is divided from the rest of Riga by the Daugava in the east, Roņu dīķis in the north, Zunda in the west and Agenskalna līcis in the south. In recent years Ķīpsala has become a prestigious area for living in Riga.

Located at 56.9561, 24.0811 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Neighbourhoods in Riga, Islands of Latvia

Vanšu Bridge

The Vanšu Bridge in Riga is a cable-stayed bridge that crosses the Daugava river in Riga, the capital of Latvia. It is one of five bridges crossing Daugava in Riga; it is 595 meters long, it was built during the Soviet period and opened to public use in 1981 as the Gorky Bridge after Maxim Gorky street.

Located at 56.9511, 24.095 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Cable-stayed bridges in Latvia, Bridges in Riga, Crossings of the Daugava River, Bridges built in the Soviet Union, Bridges completed in 1981

Āgenskalns

Āgenskalns — a district in Riga, located on the left bank of the Daugava, an old neighbourhood, mainly built in the late 19th - early 20th century.

Located at 56.9333, 24.0667 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Neighbourhoods in Riga

Andrejsala

Andrejsala is a district of Riga, Latvia, located within the former territory of an industrial port next to the city center. It is currently developed into a significant art, culture and entertainment center featuring exhibition halls, clubs, workshops, studios, a cafe and a hotel. The plans for future development of the area are in the works as of June, 2007. Buildings without heritage value in Andrejsala will be demolished and in their place new buildings will be built.

Located at 56.9667, 24.1 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Pauls Stradins Clinical University Hospital

Pauls Stradins Clinical University Hospital (Latvian: Paula Stradiņa Klīniskā universitātes slimnīca) is outpatient and hospital health care service provider in Riga, Latvia In addition hospital plays a role in medical science and medical education. The hospital aims to become a science and a training center to residents and prospective doctors.

Located at 56.9329, 24.0683 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Riga, Higher education in Latvia, Hospitals in the Soviet Union, Hospitals in Latvia, Hospitals established in 1910

Latvian Museum of Foreign Art

The Latvian Museum of Foreign Art is a museum in Riga, Latvia. It was established in 1920 and contains the most extensive collection of world art in Latvia from Ancient Egyptian/Middle eastern art dating back to 5000 BC to present.

Located at 56.9508, 24.1017 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Art museums and galleries in Latvia, Museums in Riga, Art museums established in 1920, 1920 establishments in Latvia

Latvian Museum of National History

The Latvian Museum of National History is a national history museum in Riga, Latvia. It was founded in 1869 by the Riga Latvian Society. Since 1920 it has been located in Riga Castle and in 1924 it attained state museum status.

Located at 56.9508, 24.1014 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Museums in Riga, Museums established in 1869, History museums in Latvia, National museums in Latvia

St. Martin's Church, Riga

St. Martin's Church (Latvian: Mārtiņa Evaņģēliski luteriskā baznīca) is a Lutheran church in Riga, the capital of Latvia. It is a parish church of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Latvia. The church is situated at the address 34 Slokas Street.

Located at 56.9502, 24.0718 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Churches in Riga

Riga Passenger Terminal

Riga Passenger Terminal (Latvian: Rīgas pasažieru termināls) is a terminal in Riga, Latvia, that services public and private passenger traffic by sea. The terminal is situated at the address 3A Eksporta Street

Located at 56.9589, 24.0944 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Ports and harbours of Latvia, Buildings and structures in Riga

St. Mary Magdalene's Church, Riga

St. Mary Magdalene's Church (Latvian: Svētās Marijas Magdalēnas Romas katoļu baznīca un klosteris) is a Roman Catholic church in Riga, the capital of Latvia. The church is situated at the addresses 4 Klostera Street and 2 Mazaja Pils Street.

Located at 56.9508, 24.1033 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Churches in Riga, Roman Catholic churches in Latvia

Our Lady of Sorrows Church, Riga

Our Lady of Sorrows Church (Latvian: Sāpju Dievmātes Romas katoļu baznīca) is a Roman Catholic church in Riga, the capital of Latvia. The church is situated at the address 5 Pils Street.

Located at 56.9503, 24.1017 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Churches in Riga, Roman Catholic churches in Latvia

St. Albert's Church, Riga

St. Albert's Church (Latvian: Svētā Alberts Romas katoļu baznīca) is a Roman Catholic church in Riga, the capital of Latvia. The church is situated at the address 38 Liepājas Street.

Located at 56.9304, 24.0689 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Churches in Riga, Roman Catholic churches in Latvia

St. Peter and St. Paul Church, Riga

St. Peter and St. Paul Church (Latvian: Svētā Pētera un Pāvila pareizticīgo baznīca) is an Orthodox church in Riga, the capital of Latvia. The church is situated at the address 12 Citadeles Street. Church building in 1785 and renamed "Koncertzal Ave Sol" and used as a concert hall.

Located at 56.9551, 24.1012 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Churches in Riga

Holy Trinity Orthodox Church, Riga

Holy Trinity Orthodox Church (Latvian: Svētās Trīsvienības Pārdaugavas pareizticīgo baznīca) is an Orthodox church in Riga, the capital of Latvia. The church is situated in Pārdaugava at the address 2 Meža Street.

Located at 56.9439, 24.0815 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Churches in Riga

Grebenstchikov House of Prayer, Riga

Grebenstchikov House of Prayer (Latvian: Grebenščikova vecticībnieku kopienas lūgšanu nams) is an Old Believers place of worship in Riga, the capital of Latvia. It is situated at the address 73 Krasta Street.

Located at 56.95, 24.1 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Places of worship in Riga

Zasulauks

Zasulauks is a neighbourhood of Riga, the capital of Latvia.

Located at 56.9414, 24.0517 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Neighbourhoods in Riga

Zasulauks Station

Zasulauks Station is a railway station on the Torņakalns – Tukums II Railway.

Located at 56.9417, 24.0516 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Railway stations in Riga

Depo Station

Depo Station is a railway station on the Torņakalns – Tukums II Railway.

Located at 56.9466, 24.0401 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Railway stations in Riga

Riga Stradiņš University

Rīga Stradiņš University (RSU) is a public university located in the city of Riga, Latvia. The Stradiņš (pronounced ˈstradiɲʃ) name in the university’s title is fitting, since members of the Stradiņš family have had a significant influence on the course of community and academic life in Latvia for over a century.

Located at 56.9536, 24.0553 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
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Buildings and structures in Riga, Educational institutions established in 1950, Public universities, Universities in Latvia, 1950 establishments in the Soviet Union

Latvian National Opera

The Latvian National Opera' (LNO, Latvijas Nacionālā Opera), Riga, is the national opera of Latvia. The opera company includes the Latvian National Ballet (LNB), LNO Chorus, and LNO Orchestra.

Located at 56.9553, 24.1047 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Opera houses, Latvian culture, Latvian musical groups, Theatres in Latvia