Ascension Church, Riga

Name: Ascension Church
Address: Riga, Latvia

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Ascension Church is an Eastern Orthodox church in Riga, the capital of Latvia. The church is situated at the address 2 Mēness Street. ()

Local name: Rīgas Debesbraukšanas baznīca Coordinates: 56°58'4"N, 24°8'12"E

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Vidzemes (Brasa)Riga Latvia

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Ascension Church – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Arena Riga, Skonto Stadium, Olympic Sports Centre, Latvian National Museum of Art.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Ascension Church?

Nearby attractions include Church of Christ, Riga (3 min walk), Shelter of Our Most Holy Lady Church, Riga (4 min walk), Pokrov Cemetery, Riga (4 min walk), St. Gertrude New Church, Riga (9 min walk).

How to get to Ascension Church by public transport?

The nearest stations to Ascension Church:

Bus

Mēness iela • Lines: 9 (2 min walk)
Ēveles iela • Lines: 11, 300, 324, 9 (5 min walk)

Tram

Ēveles iela • Lines: 11 (3 min walk)
Mēness iela • Lines: 11 (3 min walk)

Trolleybus

Ēveles iela • Lines: 3 (7 min walk)
Miera iela • Lines: 25, 5 (6 min walk)

Train

Zemitāni (20 min walk)
Brasa (20 min walk)