Āgenskalns, Riga

Name: Āgenskalns
Address: Riga, Latvia

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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. ()

Alternative names: Area: 1.78 mi²Coordinates: 56°55'60"N, 24°4'0"E

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Zemgales (Āgenskalns)Riga Latvia

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Nearby attractions include: Vanšu Bridge, Latvian Railway History Museum, Monument to the Liberators of Soviet Latvia and Riga from the German Fascist Invaders, National Library of Latvia.

1.7 miNE
Bridge
Vanšu Bridge, Riga
43 min walk • The Vanšu Bridge, an architectural marvel stretching across the Daugava River, stands as one of the most prominent landmarks in Riga, Latvia. Completed in 1981, this cable-stayed bridge connects the historic center of Riga with the district of Pārdaugava...
1.2 miNE
Museum, History museum
Latvian Railway History Museum, Riga
30 min walk • The Latvian Railway History Museum in Riga offers a unique glimpse into the evolution of railway transport within the country and the broader context of European rail history. Nestled in the heart of Latvia's capital, this museum is a treasure trove for rail...
0.8 miE
Memorial
Monument to the Liberators of Soviet Latvia and Riga from the German Fascist Invaders, Riga
20 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.
1.3 miNE
Event space, Library
National Library of Latvia, Riga
32 min walk • The National Library of Latvia, also known as Castle of Light, is a national cultural institution under the supervision of the Ministry of Culture of Latvia. The National Library of Latvia was formed in 1919 after the independent Republic of Latvia was proclaimed in 1918.
1.2 miN
Church
St. Martin's Church, Riga
31 min walk • St. Martin's Church 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 34 Slokas Street. Church is consecrated in 1852 and designed in Neo-Gothic forms by Johann Felsko.
0.8 miSE
Church, Library
Church of Luther, Riga
22 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.
0.9 miNE
Church
Holy Trinity Orthodox Church, Riga
24 min walk • Holy Trinity Orthodox Church is an Eastern Orthodox church in Riga, the capital of Latvia. The church is situated in Pārdaugava at the address 2 Meža Street.
~1500 ftNE
Market, Shopping
Āgenskalns Market, Riga
8 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.
0.7 miN
56°56'35"N • 24°3'59"E
Kalnciema iela, Riga
18 min walk • Shopping, Market
~1170 ftS
Church
St. Albert's Church, Riga
6 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.
0.6 miE
Neighbourhood
Torņakalns, Riga
16 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.

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Which popular attractions are close to Āgenskalns?

Nearby attractions include St. Albert's Church, Riga (6 min walk), Peitav Synagogue, Riga (6 min walk), Āgenskalns Market, Riga (8 min walk), Eduarda Smiļģa Teātra muzejs, Riga (12 min walk).

How to get to Āgenskalns by public transport?

The nearest stations to Āgenskalns:

Trolleybus

Paula Stradiņa slimnīca • Lines: 5 (4 min walk)
Tukuma iela • Lines: 5 (5 min walk)

Bus

Paula Stradiņa slimnīca • Lines: 371 (4 min walk)
Tukuma iela • Lines: 25, 371, 46, 55, 56, 7, 8 (5 min walk)

Tram

Āgenskalna tirgus • Lines: 2 (6 min walk)
Pārslas iela • Lines: 2 (7 min walk)

Train

Zasulauks (20 min walk)
Torņakalns (22 min walk)