Christ the King Church, Riga

Name: Christ the King Church
Address: 84 Meža prospekts, Riga, Latvia

#85 among attractions in Riga

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Christ the King Church is a catholic church in Riga, the capital of Latvia. The church is situated at the address 86 Meža Prospect. Originally built between 1935 and 1942, construction of the church was interrupted by World War II. The building was consecrated by Metropolitan Archbishop Antonijs Springovičs on 26 April 1943. Although part of the original architectural plan, the church tower was not completed until after 2002. ()

Local name: Rīgas Kristus Karaļa katoļu baznīca Completed: 1942 (82 years ago)Coordinates: 56°59'46"N, 24°8'14"E

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84 Meža prospektsZiemelu (Mežaparks)Riga Latvia

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Christ the King Church – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Riga Zoo, Mežaparks, Brothers' Cemetery, Mezaparka pludmale.

1.2 miNE
Zoo with a variety of wildlife and cafes
Riga Zoo, Riga
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Park
Mežaparks, Riga
27 min walk • Nestled in the northern part of Riga, Latvia, Mežaparks is a verdant oasis that offers a tranquil escape from the bustling city life. Known for its lush greenery, picturesque landscapes, and harmonious blend of nature and leisure, Mežaparks is a cherished green lung...
0.5 miSE
Cemetery
Brothers' Cemetery, Riga
14 min walk • The Brothers' Cemetery, also known as Brāļu Kapi, is a solemn and poignant memorial in Riga, Latvia, dedicated to the soldiers who fell during World War I and the Latvian War of Independence. This hallowed ground serves not only as a burial site but also as a...
1.5 miNE
57°0'49"N • 24°9'37"E
Mezaparka pludmale, Riga
38 min walk • Beach
~830 ftW
Church
Revelation of Christ Church, Riga
5 min walk • Revelation of Christ Church is an Eastern Orthodox church in Riga. It is located near the Sarkandaugava railway station. Church was built in 1890 by architect Apoloniuss Aleksandrs Edelsons. The church is situated at the address 11 Meža Prospect.
~950 ftW
Concentration camp
Kaiserwald concentration camp, Riga
5 min walk • Kaiserwald was a Nazi concentration camp near the Riga suburb of Mežaparks in modern-day Latvia. Kaiserwald was built in March 1943, during the period that the German army occupied Latvia.
0.8 miSE
Cemetery
Forest Cemetery, Riga
21 min walk • Forest Cemetery is an 85 hectares large cemetery in the northwestern part of Riga, the capital of Latvia, between the neighbourhoods of Mežaparks and Čiekurkalns.
0.9 miNE
Neighbourhood
Mežaparks, Riga
22 min walk • Mežaparks is a neighbourhood of Northern District in Riga, the capital of Latvia. It consists of a residential area to the South and a large urban park to the North of the same name – Mežaparks.
0.5 miW
Church
Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Riga
13 min walk • Holy Trinity Lutheran Church 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 10 Sarkandaugavas Street.
0.7 miNW
57°0'14"N • 24°7'26"E
Dauderi, Riga
19 min walk • Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
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Neighbourhood
Sarkandaugava, Riga
12 min walk • Sarkandaugava is a neighbourhood of Riga, Latvia.

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Which popular attractions are close to Christ the King Church?

Nearby attractions include Revelation of Christ Church, Riga (5 min walk), Kaiserwald concentration camp, Riga (5 min walk), Sarkandaugava, Riga (12 min walk), Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Riga (13 min walk).

How to get to Christ the King Church by public transport?

The nearest stations to Christ the King Church:

Bus

Sarkandaugavas kapi • Lines: 48 (3 min walk)
Inčukalna iela • Lines: 48 (5 min walk)

Train

Sarkandaugava (7 min walk)
Čiekurkalns (42 min walk)

Trolleybus

Sarkandaugava • Lines: 3 (8 min walk)
Vītolu iela • Lines: 3 (13 min walk)

Tram

Tilta iela • Lines: 5 (11 min walk)
Sarkandaugavas iela • Lines: 5 (11 min walk)