Riga Gheto and Latvian Holocaust museum, Riga

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Riga Gheto and Latvian Holocaust museum (address: Maskavas iela 14a) is a place located in Riga (Riga province) and belongs to the category of museum, history museum.

It is situated at an altitude of 13 feet, and its geographical coordinates are 56°56'28"N latitude and 24°7'0"E longitude.

Planning a visit to this place, one can easily and conveniently get there by public transportation. Riga Gheto and Latvian Holocaust museum is a short distance from the following public transport stations: Turgeņeva iela (tram, 3 min walk), Rīga (bus, 6 min walk), Centrāltirgus (trolleybus, 8 min walk), Rīga-Pasažieru (train, 12 min walk).

Among other places and attractions worth visiting in the area are: Dirty Deal Teatro (concerts and shows, 2 min walk), Spīķeri - radošais kvartāls (historical place, 2 min walk), Spiķeru Koncertzāle (concerts and shows, 3 min walk).

Coordinates: 56°56'28"N, 24°7'0"E

Address

Maskavas iela 14aLatgales (Maskavas Forštate)Riga 1050 Latvia

Contact

+371 67 270 827

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Riga Gheto and Latvian Holocaust museum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Riga Central Market, St. John's Church, Origo, Island Bridge.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Riga Gheto and Latvian Holocaust museum?

Nearby attractions include Dirty Deal Teatro, Riga (2 min walk), Spīķeri - radošais kvartāls, Riga (2 min walk), Spiķeru Koncertzāle, Riga (3 min walk), Nakts tirgus, Riga (4 min walk).

How to get to Riga Gheto and Latvian Holocaust museum by public transport?

The nearest stations to Riga Gheto and Latvian Holocaust museum:

Tram

Turgeņeva iela • Lines: 3, 7 (3 min walk)
Moscow Street • Lines: 3, 7 (4 min walk)

Bus

Rīga • Lines: 5777, 6317, 6821, 6822, 6824, 6855 (6 min walk)
Rīgas Starptautiskā autoosta (7 min walk)

Trolleybus

Centrāltirgus • Lines: 13, 15, 19, 3, 4 (8 min walk)
Centrālā stacija • Lines: 15, 19, 3, 4 (9 min walk)

Train

Rīga-Pasažieru (12 min walk)
Torņakalns (31 min walk)