[2024 Riga Attraction] Travel Guide for Riga Cathedral (Updated Sep)
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Churches and Cathedrals
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Address:
Herdera laukums 6, Centra rajons, Rīga, LV-1050, Latvia
Opening times:
Open today at 10:00-17:00Opening Soon
Recommended sightseeing time:
1-2 hours
Phone:
+371 28 909 686
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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Graeme (高天乐Photographer)
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.