Latvia🇱🇻Attractions-Riga Cathedral
This is one of the most famous attractions in Riga
The church is in Gothic style
The entire interior is painted white, which is a simple style
The most famous thing in this cathedral is this pipe organ
At that time, this was the largest pipe organ in the world.
Latvia 🇱🇻 Attractions - Riga Cathedral
This is one of the most famous sights in Riga
church in gothic style
The whole interior is painted white, which is a minimalist style
The most famous thing in this cathedral is this pipe organ
This was the largest pipe organ in the world at the time.
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Latvia: Capital Riga (June 3-2) (water route).
Seeing the Old Town of Riga from the sea to the Riga Bay of the Baltic Sea is a unique experience. St. Peter's Basilica (Pictures 1 and 2), the tallest building in the Old Town of Riga, can be climbed up to see the full view of the Old Town of Riga, but unfortunately our tour group did not arrange it. (Following the tour is just a quick tour) Riga Cathedral (Pictures 3 and 4), Riga Cathedral, Dome Church, St. Mary’s Cathedral, there are many names, and I don’t know which one is used by the locals. Riga Railway Bridge (Figure 5). The Latvian Academy of Sciences building (Figure 6) was built in the 1950s after World War II. It is a Stalin-style building; the three half-domed buildings are their largest farmers market. Presidential Residence in Riga (Figure 7). Figure 8-12, sea scenery and the old city from the sea perspective. Figure 13-16 shows the two sides of the Daugava River, the mother river of Riga. The cruise ship gets on the Daugava River and then goes back and forth to the Gulf of Riga.
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Riga’s Famous Cathedrals!
Riga, the capital of Latvia, is home to several notable cathedrals worth visiting:
1. **Riga Cathedral (Rīgas Doms)**: This is the largest and most significant cathedral in Latvia. Known for its impressive architecture that blends Romanesque, Gothic, and Baroque styles, it features an ornate interior with a famous organ and beautiful stained glass windows.
2. **St. Peter’s Church (Sv. Pētera baznīca)**: Renowned for its distinctive Gothic architecture, St. Peter’s Church offers a panoramic view of Riga from its observation deck. The church’s tower is a prominent feature of Riga’s skyline.
3. **St. John’s Church (Sv. Jāņa baznīca)**: This church, located in the Old Town, is known for its Gothic architecture and well-preserved medieval interior. It often hosts concerts and cultural events.
4. **Holy Trinity Cathedral (Svētās Trīsvienības katedrāle)**: Located in the suburb of the city, this cathedral is noted for its impressive architectural style and tranquil setting.
These cathedrals provide a mix of historical, architectural, and cultural experiences, reflecting the rich heritage of Riga.
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Riga Cathedral
#europetrip The famous and centuries old dome cathedral in the heart of old Riga, it is definitely worth spending an hour or so here. At noon on most days of the week, a professional organist plays the famous pipe organ (dating back to the late -800s) as a mini 20-25 minute concert (concerto piccolo) for those in the sanctuary. It is just truly amazing to hear this instrument belt out the classic tunes. Tickets are 10 euros but also includes a tour of the tower where you can climb more than 200 steps to the top of the clock steeple see a terrific view of the city. They limit the trek to the top to 15 people and some of the steps are very steep. Don’t go with heels or if your slightly afraid of heights. After the climb, you can then walk around the church cloister where there are several artifacts from the old days on display.