Large Guild, Riga

Name: Large Guild
Address: Amatu iela 3, Riga, LV-1050, Latvia

#127 among attractions in Riga

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The Large Guild is a building in Riga, Latvia. It is located near Livonian Square on 6 Amatu Street. The Large Guild was erected in the years 1854–1859 and built in English Gothic style with Gothic forms. It is one of the oldest public buildings in the Baltic states. The building is currently used as the Latvian National Symphony Orchestra concert hall. ()

Local name: Lielās ģildes nams Coordinates: 56°56'59"N, 24°6'30"E

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Amatu iela 3Centra (Vecpilsēta)Riga LV-1050 Latvia

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Large Guild – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: St. Peter's Church, Galerija Centrs, Bastejkalns Park, Riga Cathedral pipe organ.

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Which popular attractions are close to Large Guild?

Nearby attractions include Riga Merchant Guild, Riga (1 min walk), Cat House, Riga (1 min walk), Russian Theatre, Riga (2 min walk), Small Guild, Riga (2 min walk).

How to get to Large Guild by public transport?

The nearest stations to Large Guild:

Tram

National Opera • Lines: 11, 5, 7 (6 min walk)
Aspazijas bulvāris • Lines: 1, 11 (8 min walk)

Bus

Inženieru iela • Lines: 1, 11, 13, 14, 16, 2, 24, 30, 300, 316, 324, 371, 57 (7 min walk)
Grēcinieku iela • Lines: 22, 322 (7 min walk)

Trolleybus

Grēcinieku iela • Lines: 27, 9 (7 min walk)
Latvijas Universitāte • Lines: 15 (8 min walk)

Train

Rīga-Pasažieru (16 min walk)
Torņakalns (36 min walk)