Purvciems, Riga

Name: Purvciems
Address: Riga, Latvia

#244 among attractions in Riga

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Purvciems is a neighbourhood in the Vidzeme Suburb of Riga, Latvia. Its name literally translates as "marsh village". It is located on the east bank of the River Daugava, to the east of the City Centre and is defined roughly as the area between A. Deglava Iela and Ieriķu Iela. The area is characterised by apartment blocks from the late Soviet and the first years after the restoration of Latvian independence, though there is also some detached housing. The district is Latvian and Russian-speaking. ()

Alternative names: Area: 1937.07 mi²Coordinates: 56°57'0"N, 24°10'0"E

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Latgales (Dārzciems)Riga Latvia

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Purvciems – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: St. Francis Church, St. Gertrude New Church, Sv. Pāvila baznīca, All Saints Church.

1.2 miW
Church, Sacred and religious sites, Architecture
St. Francis Church, Riga
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1.4 miNW
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St. Gertrude New Church, Riga
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0.7 miNW
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Sv. Pāvila baznīca, Riga
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1.2 miSW
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All Saints Church, Riga
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1.1 miS
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Holy Archangel Mikhail Church, Riga
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Holy Trinity Cathedral, Riga
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0.9 miSW
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St. John the Forerunner Church, Riga
23 min walk • St. John the Forerunner Church is an Eastern Orthodox church in Riga, the capital of Latvia. The church is situated at the address 21 Kalna Street.
1.7 miNW
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Ascension Church, Riga
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0.9 miSW
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Church of the Theotokos of Kazan, Riga
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1.3 miSW
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Maskavas Forštate, Riga
35 min walk • Maskavas Forštate also known as Maskavas priekšpilsēta and colloquially as Maskačka, is a suburb of Riga situated on the right bank of the Daugava. The neighborhood is located to the south of Old Riga along the road historically connecting Riga to Moscow, from which its name is derived.
1.2 miNW
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St. Sergius of Radonezh Church, Riga
30 min walk • St. Sergius of Radonezh Church is an Eastern Orthodox church in Riga, the capital of Latvia. The church is situated at the address 126 Krišjānis Barons Street. Church patron is Sergius of Radonezh.

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Which popular attractions are close to Purvciems?

Nearby attractions include Sv. Pāvila baznīca, Riga (19 min walk), Dārzciems, Riga (21 min walk), St. John the Forerunner Church, Riga (23 min walk), Church of the Theotokos of Kazan, Riga (24 min walk).

How to get to Purvciems by public transport?

The nearest stations to Purvciems:

Bus

Stopiņu iela • Lines: 13 (4 min walk)
Nīcgales iela • Lines: 13, 3, 314, 338, 47, 50, 51, 52, 6 (6 min walk)

Trolleybus

Nīcgales iela • Lines: 11, 22 (6 min walk)
Viršu iela • Lines: 16, 22 (10 min walk)

Train

Vagonu parks (16 min walk)
Zemitāni (30 min walk)

Tram

Balvu iela • Lines: 3, 7 (27 min walk)
Aiviekstes iela • Lines: 3, 7 (27 min walk)