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Swedish Gate (Zviedru Vārti), Riga
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Edvard
April 22, 2018
Hiking
The Swedish Gate (Latvian: Zviedru vārti) is situated in Riga, Latvia, and was erected 1698 as a part of the Riga Wall to provide access to barracks outside the city wall.
Kurt Wallander visits the site in the novel Dogs of Riga.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Swedish_Gate,_Riga
Kurt Wallander visits the site in the novel Dogs of Riga.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Swedish_Gate,_Riga
David Howells
July 16, 2022
Hiking
Beautiful part of the old town. A great little photo spot.
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Elevation 20 m
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