Esplanade Park, Riga

Name: Esplanade Park
Address: Riga, Latvia

#157 among attractions in Riga

Park, Relax in park

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The Esplanade is 8.75 hectares in the center of Riga, limited by Elizabeth, Kalpak, Krišjānis Valdemāra and Brīvības streets. The park houses monuments to M. Barlam de Tolli, O. Kalpaks, Rainis, J. Rozentāls, as well as the Orthodox Cathedral of Christ, the Latvian National Museum of Art and the Latvian Academy of Arts. Every year in September, the Poetry Days are held on the Esplanade. A bicycle path at the center -Berģi was built through the park.

Alternative names: Elevation: 33 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 56°57'17"N, 24°6'51"E

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Centra (Centrs)Riga Latvia

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Esplanade Park – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Bastejkalns Park, Freedom Monument, Nativity Cathedral, Latvian National Museum of Art.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Esplanade Park?

Nearby attractions include Nativity Cathedral, Riga (2 min walk), Riga Orthodox Cathedral, Riga (3 min walk), Latvian National Museum of Art, Riga (3 min walk), Art Academy of Latvia, Riga (3 min walk).

How to get to Esplanade Park by public transport?

The nearest stations to Esplanade Park:

Bus

Esplanāde • Lines: 20, 300, 336, 337, 341, 37, 371, 41, 53 (3 min walk)
Elizabetes iela • Lines: 11 (4 min walk)

Trolleybus

Esplanāde • Lines: 14, 17, 4 (3 min walk)
Elizabetes iela • Lines: 12, 25, 3, 5 (4 min walk)

Tram

Merķeļa iela • Lines: 1, 11, 3 (10 min walk)
National Theatre • Lines: 11, 5, 7 (10 min walk)

Train

Rīga-Pasažieru (17 min walk)