Self-guided Sightseeing Tour #6 in Riga, Latvia

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Number of sights 6 sights
Distance 2.8 km
Ascend 31 m
Descend 38 m

Experience Riga in Latvia in a whole new way with our free self-guided sightseeing tour. This site not only offers you practical information and insider tips, but also a rich variety of activities and sights you shouldn't miss. Whether you love art and culture, want to explore historical sites or simply want to experience the vibrant atmosphere of a lively city - you'll find everything you need for your personal adventure here.

Activities in RigaIndividual Sights in Riga

Sight 1: Rīgas Svētā Franciska Romas katoļu baznīca

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Rīgas Svētā Franciska Romas katoļu baznīca

St. Francis Church is a Roman Catholic church in Riga, the capital of Latvia. The church is situated at the address 16 Katoļu Street in the Maskavas Forštate neighborhood. The building was consecrated in 1892 by Franciszek Albin Symon, the auxiliary bishop of Mohilev.

Wikipedia: St. Francis Church, Riga (EN), Heritage Website

792 meters / 10 minutes

Sight 2: Rīgas Horālā sinagoga

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Rīgas Horālā sinagoga

The Great Choral Synagogue was a Jewish congregation and synagogue, that was located on Gogoļa iela, in the Latgale neighborhood of Riga, Latvia. Designed by Paul von Hardenack in predominately Renaissance Revival style, the synagogue was completed in 1871. It was the largest synagogue in Riga, until it was burned down on 4 July 1941 during the German occupation of Latvia.

Wikipedia: Great Choral Synagogue (Riga) (EN)

292 meters / 4 minutes

Sight 3: Jēzus baznīca

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Church of Jesus 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 18 Elijas Street.

Wikipedia: Church of Jesus, Riga (EN), Heritage Website

373 meters / 4 minutes

Sight 4: Annunciation of Our Most Holy Lady Church

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Annunciation of Our Most Holy Lady Church

Annunciation of Our Most Holy Lady Church is an Orthodox church in Riga, the capital of Latvia. The church is situated at the address 9 Emilijas Benjamiņas Street.

Wikipedia: Annunciation of Our Most Holy Lady Church, Riga (EN), Heritage Website

600 meters / 7 minutes

Sight 5: Riga Gheto and Latvian Holocaust museum

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Riga Gheto and Latvian Holocaust museum

The Riga Ghetto and the Latvian Holocaust Museum is a museum in Riga. Opened on September 21, 2010, it is the second ghetto museum in the post-Soviet countries [reference needed]. The museum is located in the historic spikers of the Riga Central Market, Lastadijas street 14a.

Wikipedia: Rīgas geto muzejs (LV), Website

750 meters / 9 minutes

Sight 6: Monument for 1905 Revolution Fighters

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The monument to the fighters of 1905 is a monument in memory of the "Bloody Sunday" of the revolution of 1905. Located at the Iron Bridge on the 11 november embankment, Riga, Latvia.

Wikipedia: Piemineklis 1905. gada cīnītājiem (LV)

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