Mežaparks, Riga

Name: Mežaparks
Address: Riga, Latvia

#133 among attractions in Riga

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Mežaparks is a neighbourhood of Northern District in Riga, the capital of Latvia. It consists of a residential area to the South and a large urban park to the North of the same name – Mežaparks. The neighbourhood is located on the western shore of Lake Ķīšezers. The name is literally translated as "forest park". The neighbourhood and park were built in the early 20th century and the area was originally called Kaiserwald. It was one of the world's first garden cities. It had large number of Art Nouveau and Eclectic villas for upper class inhabitants of Riga. During the Second World War, the Kaiserwald concentration camp was located in this park, and many Jews, Gypsies, Communists, and other opponents of Nazi rule were murdered in these woods. ()

Alternative names: Area: 4.56 mi²Coordinates: 57°0'6"N, 24°9'27"E

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Ziemelu (Mežaparks)Riga Latvia

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Nearby attractions include: Riga Zoo, Mežaparks, Brothers' Cemetery, Mezaparka pludmale.

0.5 miN
Zoo with a variety of wildlife and cafes
Riga Zoo, Riga
12 min walk • Riga Zoo, a verdant oasis nestled in the city of Riga, Latvia, is a cherished wildlife sanctuary that has been delighting visitors since its establishment in 1912. As an integral part of the city's cultural tapestry, the zoo is home to over 4,000 animals representing...
0.8 miNW
Park
Mežaparks, Riga
21 min walk • Nestled in the northern part of Riga, Latvia, Mežaparks is a verdant oasis that offers a tranquil escape from the bustling city life. Known for its lush greenery, picturesque landscapes, and harmonious blend of nature and leisure, Mežaparks is a cherished green lung...
1 miSW
Cemetery
Brothers' Cemetery, Riga
27 min walk • The Brothers' Cemetery, also known as Brāļu Kapi, is a solemn and poignant memorial in Riga, Latvia, dedicated to the soldiers who fell during World War I and the Latvian War of Independence. This hallowed ground serves not only as a burial site but also as a...
0.8 miN
57°0'49"N • 24°9'37"E
Mezaparka pludmale, Riga
21 min walk • Beach
1 miW
Church
Revelation of Christ Church, Riga
26 min walk • Revelation of Christ Church is an Eastern Orthodox church in Riga. It is located near the Sarkandaugava railway station. Church was built in 1890 by architect Apoloniuss Aleksandrs Edelsons. The church is situated at the address 11 Meža Prospect.
1 miW
Concentration camp
Kaiserwald concentration camp, Riga
26 min walk • Kaiserwald was a Nazi concentration camp near the Riga suburb of Mežaparks in modern-day Latvia. Kaiserwald was built in March 1943, during the period that the German army occupied Latvia.
0.9 miSW
Church
Christ the King Church, Riga
22 min walk • Christ the King Church is a catholic church in Riga, the capital of Latvia. The church is situated at the address 86 Meža Prospect. Originally built between 1935 and 1942, construction of the church was interrupted by World War II. The building was consecrated by Metropolitan Archbishop Antonijs Springovičs on 26 April 1943.
0.9 miS
Cemetery
Forest Cemetery, Riga
24 min walk • Forest Cemetery is an 85 hectares large cemetery in the northwestern part of Riga, the capital of Latvia, between the neighbourhoods of Mežaparks and Čiekurkalns.
0.6 miE
Church
Mežaparks Lutheran Church, Riga
16 min walk • Mežaparks Lutheran 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 28 Ezermalas Street. Worship is offered in both Latvian and Russian languages.
0.9 miN
Nightlife, Music venue
Mežaparks Great Bandstand, Riga
24 min walk • The Mežaparks Great Bandstand, also called the Song Festival Bandstand, Open-Air Stage, is a large open-air bandstand in Mežaparks park in the Mežaparks neighbourhood of Riga, the capital of Latvia. The bandstand has added cultural value to Riga since 1955, when the Latvian Song and Dance Festival was moved to this venue.
1.3 miW
Church
Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Riga
33 min walk • Holy Trinity Lutheran 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 10 Sarkandaugavas Street.

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Which popular attractions are close to Mežaparks?

Nearby attractions include Riga Zoo, Riga (12 min walk), Mežaparks Lutheran Church, Riga (16 min walk), Mežaparks, Riga (21 min walk), Mezaparka pludmale, Riga (21 min walk).

How to get to Mežaparks by public transport?

The nearest stations to Mežaparks:

Tram

Visbijas prospekts • Lines: 11 (4 min walk)
Mežaparks • Lines: 11 (6 min walk)

Bus

Mežaparks • Lines: 48, 9 (6 min walk)
Bergenas iela • Lines: 48 (6 min walk)

Train

Sarkandaugava (28 min walk)
Mangaļi (40 min walk)

Trolleybus

Sarkandaugava • Lines: 3 (30 min walk)
Vītolu iela • Lines: 3 (35 min walk)