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St. James's Cathedral
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by 93 explorers out of 95
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Heiko
June 19, 2025
Running
St. James's Cathedral in Riga is the Catholic cathedral and dates back to the 13th century. Built of brick in the early Gothic style, it boasts Riga's only fully preserved medieval church tower with a spire, a 92-meter-high tower. The church has served both Catholic and Protestant churches throughout history and is today an important religious and architectural landmark of the city.
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•David Howells
July 31, 2022
Hiking
A very pretty cathedral, not the biggest or the grandest but a busy one. We couldn’t go in as it was a Sunday and a service was ongoing.
Beyond the Horizon
October 25, 2024
Hiking
St. James' Cathedral in Riga, also known as St. James' Church, is one of the city's most important places of worship. It was built in the 13th century and is one of the few medieval buildings in Riga that has been preserved in a largely original condition to this day. The cathedral features elements of late Romanesque and Gothic architecture and impresses with its simple but powerful brick structure. Particularly striking is the 80-meter-high tower with its baroque copper dome that towers over the old town.
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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Elevation 110 m
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