My views of Riga
Capital of the Republic of Latvia
The magnificent Dome (Cathedral) of Riga (Evangelical Lutheran Church), dating back to 1211 , the largest church building in Latvia. |
The famous 14th century "House of the Blackheads" (right) at Town Hall Square. It once housed a guild of unmarried merchants. |
The "Big Guild," now Concert Hall, (right) in downtown Riga.
The Goethe Institute near the Roman-Catholic Church and Parliament.
View towards the Evangelical Lutheran Cathedral; white building in front: Latvian Museum of Architecture..
St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, built in the 13th century.
St. Peter's Evangelical Lutheran Church, dating back to the 13th century.
I visited Riga in December 2006.