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District of Riga
Rīga - Latvia

Eurovision Song Contest 2003

The Eurovision Song Contest 2003 was the 48th annual Eurovision Song Contest, held at the Skonto Hall in Riga, Latvia on 24 May 2003. The hosts were Marie N and Renārs Kaupers. Sertab Erener, the Turkish entrant, won the contest with "Everyway That I Can", scoring 167 points. The winning songwriters were Erener and Turkish rock guitarist and singer Demir Demirkan. Belgium and Russia were second and third respectively, within three points of Turkey's score.

Located at 56.9489, 24.1064 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Eurovision Song Contest 2003, 2003 in Latvia

Saeima

The Saeima is the parliament of the Republic of Latvia. It is a unicameral parliament consisting of 100 members who are elected by proportional representation, with seats allocated to political parties which gain at least 5% of the popular vote. Elections are scheduled to be held once every four years, normally on the first Saturday of October. The most recent elections were held in September 2011. The President of Latvia can dismiss the Saeima and request early elections.

Located at 56.9511, 24.105 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Saeima, Parliaments by country, Unicameral legislatures, National legislatures

Riga Technical University

Riga Technical University (RTU) (Latvian: Rīgas Tehniskā universitāte) is the oldest technical university in the Baltics established on October 14, 1862. (previously known as Riga Polytechnical Institute and Riga Polytechnicum) is located in Riga, Latvia.

Located at 56.9472, 24.1047 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Riga Technical University, Educational institutions established in 1862, Universities in 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

Riga Cathedral

This article is about the Evangelical Lutheran cathedral of Riga. See other articles for the Roman Catholic cathedral and the Orthodox cathedral. Riga Cathedral is the Evangelical Lutheran cathedral in Riga, Latvia. It is the seat of the Archbishop of Riga. The Latvian word doms, an archaic term for cathedral (similar to Italian duomo), is often mistranslated in English as dom or dome.

Located at 56.9492, 24.1044 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Churches in Riga, Cathedrals in Latvia, Brick Gothic, 1210s architecture, Gothic architecture in Latvia

St. James's Cathedral, Riga

This article is about the Roman Catholic Cathedral of Riga. See other articles for the Lutheran cathedral and the Orthodox cathedral. St. James's Cathedral, or the Cathedral Basilica of St. James, is the Roman Catholic cathedral of Riga in Latvia. The cathedral is dedicated to Saint James the Greater. It is frequently referred to by the incorrect name St. Jacob. The confusion arises because Latvian, like many other languages, uses the same word for James and Jacob.

Located at 56.9508, 24.1047 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Churches in Riga, Roman Catholic churches in Latvia, Cathedrals in Latvia, Brick Gothic, Gothic architecture in Latvia

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

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

House of the Blackheads

House of the Blackheads is a building situated in the old town of Riga, Latvia. The original building was erected during the first third of the 14th century for the Brotherhood of Blackheads, a guild for unmarried German merchants in Riga. Major works were done in the years 1580 and 1886, adding most of the ornamentations. The structure was bombed to a ruin by the Germans June 28, 1941 and the remains demolished by the Soviets in 1948. The current reconstruction was erected from 1995 to 1999.

Located at 56.9472, 24.1069 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Buildings and structures completed in 1999, Buildings and structures in Riga, Visitor attractions in Riga, Destroyed landmarks

Stadions Arkādija

Sporta kompleks Arkādija is a multi-use stadium in Riga, Latvia. It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home stadium of FS Metta-Latvijas Universitāte. The stadium holds 250 people.

Located at 56.9332, 24.0883 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Football venues in Latvia

Stone Bridge, Riga

The Stone Bridge in Riga is a bridge that crosses the Daugava river in Riga, the capital of Latvia. The construction of the bridge began in 1955.

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Bridges in Riga, Crossings of the Daugava River

Latvijas Radio

Latvijas Radio (Radio Latvia; shortened as LR) is a public service broadcasting network of Latvia. The organisation was founded 1 November 1925, and is situated in the Latvian capital of Riga. Since 2002, Latvijas Radio broadcasts five different stations on the FM band and the internet: Latvijas Radio 1, Latvijas Radio 2, Latvijas Radio 3 - Klasika, Latvijas Radio 4 - Doma Laukums and Latvijas Radio 5 - Radio NABA/Saeimas kanāls.

Located at 56.95, 24.1058 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Latvian radio, Publicly funded broadcasters, European Broadcasting Union members, Eastern Bloc media, Multilingual broadcasters, 1925 establishments in Latvia, Radio stations established in 1925

Museum of the Occupation of Latvia

Museum of the Occupation of Latvia 1940-1991 (Latvian: Latvijas okupācijas muzejs) is an historic educational institution located in Riga, Latvia. It was established in 1993 to exhibit artifacts, archive documents, and educate the public about the 51-year period in the 20th century when Latvia was successively occupied by the USSR in 1940, then by Nazi Germany in 1941, and then again by the USSR in 1944.

Located at 56.9471, 24.1064 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Museums in Riga, Museums established in 1993, History museums in Latvia

Museum of the History of Riga and Navigation

Museum of the History of Riga and Navigation (Latvian: Rīgas vēstures un kuģniecības muzejs) is housed by the Riga Dom Cathedral ensemble in the heart of the Old Riga, Latvia. It originated in 1773 as a private collection of Nikolaus von Himsel, a Riga doctor and, being one of the oldest museums in Europe, over the centuries it has grown into the largest collection of material evidence of the history of Riga.

Located at 56.9487, 24.1038 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Museums in Riga, City museums, Maritime museums in Latvia, Museums established in 1773, History museums in Latvia

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

Railway Bridge, Riga

The Railway Bridge is a bridge that crosses the Daugava river in Riga, the capital of Latvia. The first iron railway bridge in Riga, over 600 ftm long, was erected in 1871-1872 for Riga - Jelgava railroad. The new bridge was inaugurated 1914, shelled twice, during World War I in 1917 and World War II in 1944, and was rebuilt both times. The bridge is nowadays the only railway bridge in Riga. \t\t \t\t\tRiga-Blick von Petrikirche03. jpg \t\t\t Railway bridge today \t\t\t \t\t \t\t \t\t\tRiga old iron bridge.

Located at 56.9423, 24.1068 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Bridges in Riga, Crossings of the Daugava River

Three Brothers, Riga

The Three Brothers are situated in Riga, Latvia, and is the oldest complex of dwelling houses in Riga. The houses are situated at the addresses 17, 19 and 21 Maza Pils Street, and each represents various periods of development of dwelling house construction in the Middle Ages.

Located at 56.9504, 24.1042 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Buildings and structures in Riga, Visitor attractions 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

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.

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Places of worship in Riga

Torņakalns Station

Torņakalns Station is a railway station on the Riga – Jelgava and Torņakalns – Tukums II railways.

Located at 56.9325, 24.0895 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Railway stations in Riga