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Riga Castle

Name: Riga Castle
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Location: Vidzeme, Latvia

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1. Riga Old Town (Vecrīga) – Small Guild (Mazā Ģilde), Riga loop from Āgenskalna priedes

9.66km

02:31

60m

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2. St. Peter's Church, Riga – Riga Central Market loop from Centre

10.1km

02:37

70m

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3. St. Peter's Church, Riga – Riga Central Market loop from Torņakalns

15.5km

03:59

70m

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Gerd

September 7, 2022

Built over 700 years ago, the palace is now the seat of the Latvian President.

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Wandlitz

July 9, 2018

The Riga Castle (Rigas pils) is the seat of the Latvian President.
de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rigaer_Schloss

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Petra und Jake

May 17, 2024

Unfortunately, you can only admire it from the outside.

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Felix

April 20, 2019

A really beautiful, historical and worth seeing castle right in the center of Riga!

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Frank

July 22, 2019

The Riga Castle is located in the Latvian capital Riga and is the seat of the Latvian President.

Riga Castle (2012) Riga Castle in the 18th century from the Brotze collection

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The construction of the castle as a fortress for the Livonian order began in 1330 after the citizens of Riga destroyed the original seat of the order, the White Stone Castle in the center of the city. The order forced the new building at the northern end of the city center.

After the fall of the religious order, the building served the respective rulers of the city. The most extensive renovations took place in the 18th and 19th centuries when the castle was rebuilt for the provincial government in Riga. The Latvian President resided in the castle for the first time in 1938. During the Soviet government, the building was the "Pioneer Palace". After Latvia's independence, Riga Castle is once again the seat of the Latvian presidents. Parts of the complex house museums and cultural institutions.

The building was badly damaged in a fire on June 20, 2013.

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Rico 😎

December 5, 2019

The Riga Castle is the seat of the Latvian President.

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Rico 😎

December 9, 2019

The Riga Castle is the seat of the Latvian President.

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hopsi

June 14, 2020

The Riga Castle is the seat of the President

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Tüftlerin

July 30, 2022

Unfortunately, in the summer of 2022 it is almost completely scaffolded and therefore there is nothing to see of the beautiful architecture. I will probably come back again.

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Beyond the Horizon

October 23, 2024

The historic castle, which now houses the Latvian president, is located right on the river bank and offers a beautiful backdrop for a stroll. Even if you can only see the castle from the outside, it is worth taking a look at the well-preserved towers and facades that tell of Latvia's eventful history. With a bit of luck, it may be accessible again on your next visit and you can explore the new exhibitions in the planned historical museum.

The wide walls and the quiet atmosphere of the square around the castle invite you to sit on one of the benches and take in the surroundings. But be careful: Currently (2024) the castle is partially covered due to restoration work. Nevertheless: It is worth a visit and from here you can wonderfully continue your walk along the river!

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Dagmar

August 28, 2024

Unfortunately currently closed. The castle is scheduled to reopen as a historical museum in autumn 2024.

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Birgit 🦁

September 14, 2024

The building doesn't look like a castle at all, but it was nice to look at 😊

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Location: Vidzeme, Latvia

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1. Riga Old Town (Vecrīga) – Small Guild (Mazā Ģilde), Riga loop from Āgenskalna priedes

2. St. Peter's Church, Riga – Riga Central Market loop from Centre

3. St. Peter's Church, Riga – Riga Central Market loop from Torņakalns

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