Great Cemetery, Riga

Name: Great Cemetery
Address: Miera iela 67/71, Riga, LV-1013, Latvia

#53 among attractions in Riga

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The Great Cemetery was formerly the principal cemetery of Riga in Latvia, established in 1773. It was the main burial ground of the Baltic Germans in Latvia. ()

Local name: Lielie kapi Established: 1773 (251 years ago)Area: 71.41 acres (0.1116 mi²)Elevation: 66 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 56°58'17"N, 24°8'41"E

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Miera iela 67/71Vidzemes (Brasa)Riga LV-1013 Latvia

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Great Cemetery – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Arena Riga, Skonto Stadium, Olympic Sports Centre, Jews in Latvia Museum.

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Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
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Museum, Specialty museum
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Concerts and shows, Theater
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Which popular attractions are close to Great Cemetery?

Nearby attractions include Church of the Resurrection, Riga (2 min walk), Brasa, Riga (7 min walk), Shelter of Our Most Holy Lady Church, Riga (7 min walk), Pokrov Cemetery, Riga (8 min walk).

How to get to Great Cemetery by public transport?

The nearest stations to Great Cemetery:

Tram

Kazarmu iela • Lines: 11 (5 min walk)
Brasas stacija • Lines: 11 (9 min walk)

Bus

Kazarmu iela • Lines: 9 (5 min walk)
Miera iela • Lines: 49 (6 min walk)

Trolleybus

Krišjāņa Barona iela • Lines: 12, 13, 14, 17, 4 (8 min walk)
Pērnavas iela • Lines: 13 (10 min walk)

Train

Brasa (12 min walk)
Zemitāni (16 min walk)