Christ the Saviour Church, Riga

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Christ the Saviour Church is an Eastern Orthodox church in Riga, the capital of Latvia. The church is situated at 76 Vienības Street. ()

Coordinates: 56°55'13"N, 24°5'22"E

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Zemgales (Torņakalns)Riga Latvia

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Christ the Saviour Church – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Monument to the Liberators of Soviet Latvia and Riga from the German Fascist Invaders, Church of Luther, Āgenskalns Market, Salas.

1.1 miN
Memorial
Monument to the Liberators of Soviet Latvia and Riga from the German Fascist Invaders, Riga
29 min walk • The Monument to the Liberators of Soviet Latvia and Riga from the German Fascist Invaders, unofficially known simply as the Victory Memorial, is a memorial complex in Victory Park, Riga, Latvia erected in 1985 to commemorate the Soviet Army's victory over Nazi Germany in World War II.
0.5 miN
Church, Library
Church of Luther, Riga
13 min walk • Church of Luther, or Torņakalns Church after its geographical location in Torņakalns, 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 3/5 Torņakalns Street.
1.3 miNW
Market, Shopping
Āgenskalns Market, Riga
33 min walk • Āgenskalns Market is the oldest marketplace on the left bank of Daugava in Riga. Āgenskalns Market’s building is one of the examples of 20th-century rational Art Nouveau.
1.3 miE
Neighbourhood
Salas, Riga
33 min walk • Salas is a neighbourhood of Riga, the capital of Latvia. Its landmass consists entirely of the islands Zaķusala, Lucavsala, and Kazas sēklis.
0.8 miSW
Universities and schools
Turība University, Riga
20 min walk • Turība University is the largest business school in Latvia. The university was established in 1993. It has five branches located in Liepāja, Cēsis, Talsi and Jēkabpils.
1 miNW
Church
St. Albert's Church, Riga
27 min walk • St. Albert's Church is a Roman Catholic church in Riga, the capital of Latvia. The church is situated at the address 38 Liepāja Street. It is the biggest catholic church in Latvia it can host around 2500 people.
1.2 miNW
Neighbourhood
Āgenskalns, Riga
32 min walk • Āgenskalns is a district in Riga, located on the left bank of the Daugava, an old neighbourhood, mainly built in the late 19th to early 20th century. The total area of Āgenskalns is 4,6 km², which is a lot less than other districts of Riga.
0.9 miN
Neighbourhood
Torņakalns, Riga
24 min walk • Torņakalns is a neighbourhood of Riga, Latvia. Located on the western bank of the Daugava River. The name Torņakalns derives from a fortified tower built in the Middle Ages close to the Daugava River to alarm the city of Riga in case of emergency and unwelcomed intruders about to cross the river.
1 miNW
Art Nouveau architecture, Synagogue
Peitav Synagogue, Riga
27 min walk • The Peitav Synagogue or Peitav-Shul is the only synagogue in Riga to have survived the Holocaust and to be currently active. It is a center of the Latvian Jewish community and recognized by the Latvian government as an architectural monument of national significance.
1.4 miNE
Island, Neighbourhood
Zaķusala, Riga
37 min walk • Zaķusala is one of several islands in the Daugava river in the central part of the city Riga, the capital of Latvia. Zaķusala is home to the Riga Radio and TV Tower, which was completed in 1986 and the Latvian Television building, also completed the same year.
0.7 miNW
56°55'48"N • 24°4'51"E
Ojāra Vācieša memoriālais muzejs, Riga
19 min walk • Museum, History museum

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Christ the Saviour Church?

Nearby attractions include Atgāzene, Riga (11 min walk), Pārdaugava, Riga (13 min walk), Church of Luther, Riga (13 min walk), Fantasy Park, Riga (18 min walk).

How to get to Christ the Saviour Church by public transport?

The nearest stations to Christ the Saviour Church:

Tram

Telts iela • Lines: 10 (1 min walk)
Vienības gatve/Bērnu slimnīca • Lines: 10 (2 min walk)

Bus

Robežu iela/Bērnu slimnīca • Lines: 44, 46 (2 min walk)
Kārļa Ulmaņa gatve • Lines: 333 (5 min walk)

Trolleybus

Robežu iela/Bērnu slimnīca • Lines: 27 (2 min walk)
Kārļa Ulmaņa gatve • Lines: 19, 4 (5 min walk)

Train

Atgāzene (11 min walk)
Biznesa augstskola Turība (21 min walk)