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    June 19, 2025

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    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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    July 31, 2022

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    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.

    October 25, 2024

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

    12.3km

    03:12

    80m

    80m

    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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