Iron Bridge, Riga

Name: Iron Bridge
Address: Riga, Latvia

#119 among attractions in Riga

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The Iron Bridge or Semigallia Bridge was a bridge that crossed the Daugava river in Riga, the capital of Latvia. It was built in 1871–72. The bridge was bombarded twice, during World War I and World War II, and was not rebuilt after the last war. The only remains of the bridge are its pillars in the river. ()

Local name: Zemgales tilts Coordinates: 56°56'30"N, 24°6'17"E

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Zemgales (Salas)Riga Latvia

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Iron Bridge – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: St. Peter's Church, Riga Central Market, Triangula Bastion, Riga Cathedral.

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Modernist architecture
Triangula Bastion, Riga
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Lutheran church dating from 13th century
Riga Cathedral, Riga
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13th-century church in the Gothic style
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National Library of Latvia, Riga
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Iron Bridge?

Nearby attractions include Railway Bridge, Riga (1 min walk), 1905 Bloody Sunday Monument, Riga (6 min walk), Akmens tilts, Riga (7 min walk), Dannenstern House, Riga (8 min walk).

How to get to Iron Bridge by public transport?

The nearest stations to Iron Bridge:

Trolleybus

Nacionālā bibliotēka • Lines: 27 (6 min walk)
11. novembra krastmala • Lines: 27, 9 (8 min walk)

Bus

11. novembra krastmala • Lines: 10, 21, 22, 23, 25, 26, 3, 32, 322, 338, 344, 346, 363, 370, 371, 38, 39, 4, 43, 54, 55, 7, 8 (8 min walk)
Nacionālā bibliotēka • Lines: 10, 21, 22, 23, 25, 26, 3, 32, 322, 338, 344, 346, 363, 370, 371, 38, 39, 4, 43, 54, 55, 7, 8 (8 min walk)

Tram

Grēcinieku iela • Lines: 1, 10, 2, 5 (8 min walk)
Central Market • Lines: 3, 7 (9 min walk)

Train

Rīga-Pasažieru (20 min walk)
Torņakalns (22 min walk)