Mežciems, Riga
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Facts and practical information
Mežciems is a neighbourhood of Riga, Latvia. It is located in the eastern part of the city in the Vidzeme Suburb. The name is literally translated from Latvian as forest village. Mežciems is encircled by the Šmerlis and Jugla Forests. Lake Gaiļezers is located at the northern part of the neighbourhood. In its beginnings Mežciems was part of Dreiliņi county characterized by single-family houses. The northern part of Mežciems was included in Riga in 1934. The southern part of Mežciems was built in the 1970s, when several apartment buildings were constructed, and included in the city in 1974. ()
Getting there by public transportation
Public transportation stops near this location
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- Calculate routeGaiļezers 4 min walk
- Calculate routeSlimnīca Gaiļezers 5 min walk
- Calculate routeSporta bāze Biķernieki 6 min walk
- Calculate routeMotormuzejs 8 min walk
- Calculate routeSlimnīca Gaiļezers 6 min walk
- Calculate routeMežciema pamatskola 10 min walk
Day trips
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Which popular attractions are close to Mežciems?
Nearby attractions include Riga Motor Museum, Riga (10 min walk), Jugla, Riga (22 min walk), St. Catherine's Lutheran Church, Riga (23 min walk).
How to get to Mežciems by public transport?
The nearest stations to Mežciems:
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Bus
- Gaiļezers • Lines: 371 (4 min walk)
- Slimnīca Gaiļezers • Lines: 15, 21, 303, 304, 363, 371 (5 min walk)
Trolleybus
- Slimnīca Gaiļezers • Lines: 14, 18 (6 min walk)
- Mežciema pamatskola • Lines: 14, 18 (10 min walk)
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