The Aldaris brewery was originally in the Sarkandaugava district of Riga, a working-class area on the outskirts of the city. Now this building houses a beer museum, called the Aldara alus darbnīca, which introduces visitors to the world of beer. It takes them through the...
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November 19, 2017 Henk108
Latvia, Riga
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The Orthodox Church of St Peter and St Paul, built within the fortress known as the Riga Citadel, is one of the outstanding Classical style monuments in the Baltic region. Catherine II, Empress of Russia issued an edict in 1776, which allowed the establishment of the...
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July 6, 2017 Henk108
Latvia, Riga
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At one time Biker Church was one of the centers of parochial care in the Bailiwick in Riga. The first wooden chapel was here already in 1690. The foundation stone for a new stone church was laid in 1765. In October 1766, the church was consecrated...
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June 18, 2017 Henk108
Latvia, Riga
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Located in the former Moscow Suburb (now Latgale district) is the Church of the Annunciation of Our Most Holy Lady, often called the Church of St Nicolas the Miracle Worker. In the early 18th century there were already 2 Russian wooden churches in existence by...
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June 14, 2017 Henk108
Latvia, Riga
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St Martin's Church, close to Agenkalns Cemetery, is one of Riga's earliest Eclectic style churches. The idea of building a church developed among the members of the congregation in 1845, in the lead-up to a major anniversary of Martin Luther. In 1850, the congregation obtained approval for...
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June 10, 2017 Henk108
Latvia, Riga
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The Museum of Decorative Art and Design (MDAD Riga) has been open to the public since 6 July 1989. The museum has seven collections: textile art, ceramics, metal, leather, decorative wood and glass art as well as a design collection. The permanent display introduces visitors...
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May 15, 2017 Henk108
Latvia, Riga
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Galerija Centrs The Galerija Centrs is the only shopping center in Riga that boasts a tradition-rich history and a place in the very heart of the Latvian capital - the Old Town. For almost a century, this has been a place to indulge in the...
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September 24, 2016 Henk108
Latvia, Riga
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The Art Museum RIGA BOURSE is an architectural monument of national importance. Built between 1852 and 1855 in the style of a Venetian renaissance palazzo the building symbolizes wealth and plenitude. The design was by the St. Petersburg architect of German origin Harald Julius Bosse (1812-1894)....
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August 7, 2016 Henk108
Latvia, Riga
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