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    History

    Riga was founded in 1201 by Albert, a German bishop. However, the territory was populated even earlier.

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    Agenskalns Church

    Āgenskalns Baptist Church at 14 Mārupes Street was built between 1913 and 1916, according to the design by architect A. Vanags.

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    Anglican Church

    St.Saviour's Anglican Church was built on the land of former Pauls Bastions between 1857 and 1859. Architect - J.D.Felsko.

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    St. Gertrude's New Church

    In the past, the place where the church stands now used to be a popular water supply source for Riga residents, and this is where the Big Pump was built.

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    Matthew Church

    One of the largest and most active Baptist parishes in Latvia.

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    Old St. Gertrude's Church

    The splendid Eclectic and Neo-gothic-style Old St. Gertrude's Church is one of those rare churches in Riga.

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    Our Lady of Sorrows Church

    The white and blue Our Lady of Sorrows Church was the first stone church built in Riga.

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    Riga Dome Cathedral

    The foundation stone of Riga Dome Cathedral was laid on July 25, 1211.

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    Riga Grebenschikov Old Believers' Prayer Chapel

    The church is deemed to be built in 1760, when a wooden barn was erected on the Daugava riverside and named Moscow Prayer Chapel on Dvina.

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    Riga Luther Church

    Riga Luther Church (also Torņkalna Church) was consecrated on 24 February 1891. The first church in Latvia named after Martin Luther.

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    Riga St Jacob's Cathedral

    Riga St Jacob's Cathedral is the smallest one among the four Old Town churches

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    Riga Synagogue

    The synagogue on Peitavas Street is one of Riga's Art Nouveau jewels and a significant cultural monument.

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    Riga's Nativity of Christ Cathedral

    Riga's Nativity of Christ Cathedral is the biggest Orthodox church in the city.

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    Sigulda Evangelical Lutheran Church

    First mentioned in chronicals of 1483 as St.Bērtulis Church, set on the grounds of the present building.

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    St. Mary Magdalene's Catholic Church

    St. Mary Magdalene's Church is situated in a tranquil area of Old Town.

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    St. Peter's Church

    The St Peter's Church is the highest church in Riga.

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    St.John's Church in Riga

    St.John's Church is the oldest house of worship in Riga.

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