Former KGB Building, Riga

#123 among attractions in Riga

Museum, Specialty museum, History museum, Historical place

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Former KGB Building (address: Brivibas iela 61) is a place located in Riga (Riga province) and belongs to the category of museum, specialty museum, history museum.

It is situated at an altitude of 75 feet, and its geographical coordinates are 56°57'30"N latitude and 24°7'27"E longitude.

Planning a visit to this place, one can easily and conveniently get there by public transportation. Former KGB Building is a short distance from the following public transport stations: Stabu iela (bus, 2 min walk), Ģertrūdes iela (trolleybus, 4 min walk), Brīvības iela (tram, 6 min walk), Rīga-Pasažieru (train, 21 min walk).

Among other places and attractions worth visiting in the area are: Centrs (neighbourhood, 1 min walk), Raiņa un Aspazijas muzejs (museum, 2 min walk), An Art (museum, 2 min walk).

Coordinates: 56°57'30"N, 24°7'27"E

Address

Brivibas iela 61Centra (Centrs)Riga 1010 Latvia

Contact

+371 20 258 881

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Former KGB Building – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Skonto Stadium, Nativity Cathedral, Latvian National Museum of Art, Galleria Riga.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Former KGB Building open?

Former KGB Building is open:

Monday 10 am - 4 pm
Tuesday closed
Wednesday 10 am - 8 pm
Thursday 10 am - 6 pm
Friday 10 am - 6 pm
Saturday 10 am - 6 pm
Sunday 10 am - 6 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Former KGB Building?

Nearby attractions include Centrs, Riga (1 min walk), Raiņa un Aspazijas muzejs, Riga (2 min walk), An Art, Riga (2 min walk), St. Gertrude Old Church, Riga (4 min walk).

How to get to Former KGB Building by public transport?

The nearest stations to Former KGB Building:

Bus

Stabu iela • Lines: 20, 300, 324, 337, 50 (2 min walk)
Brīvības iela • Lines: 20, 50 (3 min walk)

Trolleybus

Ģertrūdes iela • Lines: 12, 14, 17, 4 (4 min walk)
Rīgas 1. slimnīca • Lines: 12, 25 (4 min walk)

Tram

Brīvības iela • Lines: 11 (6 min walk)
Ģertrūdes iela • Lines: 1, 11, 3 (8 min walk)

Train

Rīga-Pasažieru (21 min walk)