St. Gertrude Old Church, Riga

Name: St. Gertrude Old Church
Address: Ģertrūdes iela 8, Riga, 1010, Latvia

#58 among attractions in Riga

Church, Architecture, Gothic Revival architecture, Sacred and religious sites

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St. Gertrude Old 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 6 Ģertrūdes Street. It has a long association with Riga's German ethnic community, and the congregation worship in the German language. ()

Local name: Rīgas Vecā Svētās Ģertrūdes luterāņu baznīca Architectural style: Gothic revivalCoordinates: 56°57'28"N, 24°7'16"E

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Ģertrūdes iela 8Centra (Centrs)Riga 1010 Latvia

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St. Gertrude Old Church – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Palladium Riga, Bastejkalns Park, Freedom Monument, Skonto Stadium.

0.5 miS
Dancing, Nightlife
Palladium Riga, Riga
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Park
Bastejkalns Park, Riga
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Latvian War of Independence memorial
Freedom Monument, Riga
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~1590 ftNW
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Skonto Stadium, Riga
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~1790 ftSW
Orthodox cathedral with golden domes
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~1730 ftSW
Permanent and temporary art exhibitions
Latvian National Museum of Art, Riga
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~1010 ftSW
Museum, Specialty museum
Jews in Latvia Museum, Riga
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Park with gardens and walking paths
Vērmanes Garden, Riga
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~660 ftS
Church
St. Alexander Nevsky Church, Riga
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Street
Brīvības iela, Riga
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~1280 ftSE
Concerts and shows, Theater
Dailes Theatre, Riga
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to St. Gertrude Old Church?

Nearby attractions include Centrs, Riga (3 min walk), St. Alexander Nevsky Church, Riga (4 min walk), Jews in Latvia Museum, Riga (5 min walk), Dailes Theatre, Riga (7 min walk).

How to get to St. Gertrude Old Church by public transport?

The nearest stations to St. Gertrude Old Church:

Trolleybus

Ģertrūdes iela • Lines: 12, 14, 17, 4 (3 min walk)
Emiļa Melngaiļa iela • Lines: 12, 25, 3, 5 (4 min walk)

Bus

Ģertrūdes iela • Lines: 1, 14, 16, 20, 21, 3, 300, 324, 337, 371, 50, 6, 9 (3 min walk)
Baznīcas iela • Lines: 316, 336 (3 min walk)

Tram

Brīvības iela • Lines: 11 (9 min walk)
Ģertrūdes iela • Lines: 1, 11, 3 (9 min walk)

Train

Rīga-Pasažieru (21 min walk)