Zemgale Suburb, Riga

#251 among attractions in Riga

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Zemgale Suburb is one of six administrative districts of Riga, the capital of Latvia. ()

Local name: Zemgales priekšpilsēta Coordinates: 56°55'13"N, 24°3'58"E

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Zemgales (Bieriņi)Riga Latvia

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Zemgale Suburb – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Monument to the Liberators of Soviet Latvia and Riga from the German Fascist Invaders, Church of Luther, Āgenskalns Market, Turība University.

1.4 miNE
Memorial
Monument to the Liberators of Soviet Latvia and Riga from the German Fascist Invaders, Riga
35 min walk • The Monument to the Liberators of Soviet Latvia and Riga from the German Fascist Invaders, unofficially known simply as the Victory Memorial, is a memorial complex in Victory Park, Riga, Latvia erected in 1985 to commemorate the Soviet Army's victory over Nazi Germany in World War II.
0.9 miNE
Church, Library
Church of Luther, Riga
23 min walk • Church of Luther, or Torņakalns Church after its geographical location in Torņakalns, is a Lutheran church in Riga, the capital of Latvia. It is a parish church of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Latvia. The church is situated at the address 3/5 Torņakalns Street.
1.1 miN
Market, Shopping
Āgenskalns Market, Riga
29 min walk • Āgenskalns Market is the oldest marketplace on the left bank of Daugava in Riga. Āgenskalns Market’s building is one of the examples of 20th-century rational Art Nouveau.
0.9 miSE
Universities and schools
Turība University, Riga
22 min walk • Turība University is the largest business school in Latvia. The university was established in 1993. It has five branches located in Liepāja, Cēsis, Talsi and Jēkabpils.
0.7 miN
Church
St. Albert's Church, Riga
18 min walk • St. Albert's Church is a Roman Catholic church in Riga, the capital of Latvia. The church is situated at the address 38 Liepāja Street. It is the biggest catholic church in Latvia it can host around 2500 people.
0.9 miN
Neighbourhood
Āgenskalns, Riga
23 min walk • Āgenskalns is a district in Riga, located on the left bank of the Daugava, an old neighbourhood, mainly built in the late 19th to early 20th century. The total area of Āgenskalns is 4,6 km², which is a lot less than other districts of Riga.
1.1 miNE
Neighbourhood
Torņakalns, Riga
29 min walk • Torņakalns is a neighbourhood of Riga, Latvia. Located on the western bank of the Daugava River. The name Torņakalns derives from a fortified tower built in the Middle Ages close to the Daugava River to alarm the city of Riga in case of emergency and unwelcomed intruders about to cross the river.
0.7 miN
Art Nouveau architecture, Synagogue
Peitav Synagogue, Riga
18 min walk • The Peitav Synagogue or Peitav-Shul is the only synagogue in Riga to have survived the Holocaust and to be currently active. It is a center of the Latvian Jewish community and recognized by the Latvian government as an architectural monument of national significance.
0.9 miE
Church
Christ the Saviour Church, Riga
23 min walk • Christ the Saviour Church is an Eastern Orthodox church in Riga, the capital of Latvia. The church is situated at 76 Vienības Street.
0.9 miNE
56°55'48"N • 24°4'51"E
Ojāra Vācieša memoriālais muzejs, Riga
23 min walk • Museum, History museum
1.2 miN
56°56'15"N • 24°4'32"E
Eduarda Smiļģa Teātra muzejs, Riga
32 min walk • Museum

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Zemgale Suburb?

Nearby attractions include Bieriņi, Riga (8 min walk), St. Albert's Church, Riga (18 min walk), Peitav Synagogue, Riga (18 min walk), Atgāzene, Riga (19 min walk).

How to get to Zemgale Suburb by public transport?

The nearest stations to Zemgale Suburb:

Bus

Mežotnes iela • Lines: 55 (2 min walk)
Ģimnastikas iela • Lines: 10, 25, 55, 56 (9 min walk)

Train

Atgāzene (15 min walk)
Biznesa augstskola Turība (20 min walk)

Trolleybus

Paula Stradiņa slimnīca • Lines: 5 (21 min walk)
Robežu iela/Bērnu slimnīca • Lines: 27 (22 min walk)

Tram

Telts iela • Lines: 10 (22 min walk)
Vienības gatve/Bērnu slimnīca • Lines: 10 (23 min walk)