Skonto Hall, Riga

Name: Skonto Hall
Address: Emīla Melngaiļa, Riga, LV-1010, Latvia
Telephone: +371 67 020 925

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Skonto Hall is an arena in Riga, Latvia. In the lobby of Skonto there are conference halls, a gym, and an arena with an artificial football field, which also hosts numerous exhibitions and concerts. The multi-purpose hall was originally built in 1996 and can accommodate either 2,000 seated spectators or 8,000 standing spectators. It is immediately adjacent to Skonto Stadium. ()

Local name: Skonto halle Opened: 1996 (29 years ago)Capacity: 8000Coordinates: 56°57'42"N, 24°6'52"E

Address

Emīla MelngaiļaCentra (Centrs)Riga LV-1010 Latvia

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+371 67 020 925

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Skonto Hall – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Skonto Hall?

Nearby attractions include Skonto Stadium, Riga (2 min walk), Latvian fire fighting museum, Riga (3 min walk), Albert Street, Riga (7 min walk), Art Nouveau Buildings, Riga (7 min walk).

How to get to Skonto Hall by public transport?

The nearest stations to Skonto Hall:

Bus

Sporta iela • Lines: 24 (6 min walk)
Emiļa Melngaiļa iela • Lines: 11 (6 min walk)

Trolleybus

Emiļa Melngaiļa iela • Lines: 12, 25, 3, 5 (6 min walk)
Lačplēša iela • Lines: 25, 3, 5 (7 min walk)

Tram

Pētersalas iela • Lines: 5 (14 min walk)
Ganību dambis • Lines: 5 (14 min walk)

Train

Rīga-Pasažieru (29 min walk)