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Images of LatviaRiga & Surroundings
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Images of LatviaRiga & Surroundings
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Photographs of the Old City of Riga
Spires of the Dom Cathedral and St.Peter's Church above the Daugava River Riga
on the mouth of the Daugava is an important seaport and is the largest
city of the Baltic States.
The Old City of Riga is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the city is also notable for its Art Nouveau District. |
View over Riga from the Academy of Science Building |
Vansu Bridge over River Daugava and Dom Cathedral from St. Peter's Church |
Riga Castle The
castle was founded in 1330 and has been extensively rebuilt since then.
In 1938 the castle was declared to be the residence of the Latvian government . |
House of the Blackheads The
original building was erected in the 14th century for the Brotherhood
of Blackheads.
This was a guild for unmarried German merchants in Riga. Major works were done in the years 1580 and 1886 when most of the ornamentations were added. |
 The Powder Tower This was originally part of the defensive system of the town. |
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