Top 10 Sacred & Religious Sites in Riga, Riga Region

February 1, 2022 Leida Jutras

The Latvian capital, the largest city in the Baltics, is a fascinating mixture of proud Latvian tradition and influences of the various countries that have occupied it. Independent once again since 1991, Riga's Art Nouveau center has won it UNESCO World Heritage Site designation. Opened up to mass tourism with the advent of budget air travel, Riga's Old City and its abundance of bars and restaurants can be explored on foot. The New Town is easily reached by an efficient and modern bus and tram network.
Restaurants in Riga

1. St. Albert's Church

Liepajas iela 38, Riga 1002 Latvia
Excellent
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5.0 based on 1 reviews

St. Albert's Church

2. Church of the Holy Trinity

Mezha St., 2, Riga Latvia http://troicezadvinskaja.lv
Excellent
57%
Good
29%
Satisfactory
14%
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4.5 based on 14 reviews

Church of the Holy Trinity

3. Riga Cathedral

Herdera laukums 6 Centra Rajons, Riga 1050 Latvia +371 67 227 573 http://www.doms.lv/index/
Excellent
48%
Good
31%
Satisfactory
15%
Poor
4%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 1,809 reviews

Riga Cathedral

First completed in 1270 as a bishop's cathedral, this magnificent building features a large organ (circa 1884) that boasts 6,768 pipes, making it one of the biggest in the world.

Reviewed By SteveRainville99 - Orlando, United States

Really no idea why this isn't ranked higher either. The beauty of this cathedral, combined with the amazing Christmas market below is just gorgeous! We absolutely loved starring at it every night!

4. St. Peter's Church

Skarnu iela 19, Riga 1050 Latvia 371 7229426 http://peterbaznica.riga.lv
Excellent
39%
Good
37%
Satisfactory
19%
Poor
3%
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2%
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4.0 based on 1,170 reviews

St. Peter's Church

Reviewed By jambolaja - Ljubljana, Slovenia

This medival masonary lutheran church has dominant bell tower with steeple high almost 150 meters adde in 17th century.

5. St. John's Church

Jana 7, Riga 1011 Latvia 722-4028 http://www.janabaznica.lv
Excellent
31%
Good
49%
Satisfactory
18%
Poor
1%
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4.0 based on 162 reviews

St. John's Church

Reviewed By KajL_12

Here you can find some really interesting details about the history of Riga and how it is connected to the Swedish king once upon a time. Stop by and spend a few minutes to get a view of a nice piece of architecture.

6. St. Saviour's Church

Anglikanu iela 2a, Riga 1050 Latvia 722 22 59 http://anglicanriga.lv/
Excellent
32%
Good
32%
Satisfactory
35%
Poor
2%
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4.0 based on 66 reviews

St. Saviour's Church

Reviewed By Coryy20 - Port of Spain, Caribbean

This is quite a majestic and beautiful gothic Anglican church. It dates back to centuries and still looks well maintained and without structural damage. The location is nice to just hang out on an evening and enjoy the sunset or just the traffic passing by opposite the church. The day I visited the church was closed so didnt get to experience the interior. It's a definite must-see church when in Old Town Riga.

7. Temple of the Holy Prince Alexander Nevskiy

Brivibas iela 56, Riga 1011 Latvia +371 67 283 201 [email protected] http://www.xram.lv
Excellent
36%
Good
47%
Satisfactory
17%
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4.0 based on 83 reviews

Temple of the Holy Prince Alexander Nevskiy

8. Our Lady of Sorrows Church

Pils iela 5, Riga 1050 Latvia
Excellent
22%
Good
39%
Satisfactory
39%
Poor
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4.0 based on 69 reviews

Our Lady of Sorrows Church

9. Church of Jesus

Elijas Iela, Riga 1050 Latvia +371 67 224 123 http://www.jezusdraudze.lv/jaunumi/
Excellent
48%
Good
19%
Satisfactory
33%
Poor
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4.0 based on 21 reviews

Church of Jesus

Reviewed By palawanismyhome - Palawan Island, Philippines

You must pass by and see this Lutherian church which is the largest wooden building in Riga. In the olden days only wooden buildings were allowed outside the city walls because if the enemy was approaching the houses would be burnt down to let the soldiers have a good view of the attacking army. Indeed the houses were burnt down when the city thought Napoleon was marching through Riga, but all was in vain as he marched through Vilnius instead. You really have to get a close look at the pillars as from a few meters away they seem to be made of concrete but this is not the case. I think i am correct in saying that no nails were used in the construction.

10. St. Francis Roman Catholic Church

Katolu iela 16, Riga 1003 Latvia http://franciskadraudze.lv/
Excellent
33%
Good
50%
Satisfactory
17%
Poor
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4.0 based on 6 reviews

St. Francis Roman Catholic Church

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