Daugavgrīva, Riga

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Daugavgrīva is a neighbourhood in North West Riga, Latvia on the left bank of the Daugava river. In this neighbourhood there is a Swedish-built fortress on the Daugava River's left bank, commanding its mouth. ()

Alternative names: Area: 3.92 mi²Coordinates: 57°2'45"N, 24°2'21"E

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Kurzemes (Daugavgrīva)Riga Latvia

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

Nearby attractions include: Daugavgrīvas fortress, Daugavgrīva Lighthouse, Assumption of Our Lady Church, Bolderāja Lutheran Church.

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Forts and castles
Daugavgrīvas fortress, Riga
3 min walk • The Daugavgrīvas fortress is a historic fortification situated on the western edge of Riga, the vibrant capital of Latvia. Constructed in the early 17th century, this robust fort has stood as a silent sentinel at the mouth of the Daugava River, playing a crucial role...
1.2 miNW
Lighthouse
Daugavgrīva Lighthouse, Riga
30 min walk • Daugavgrīva Lighthouse is a lighthouse located in Daugavgrīva on the Bay of Riga on the Latvian coast of the Baltic Sea. The lighthouse was built in 1956, located next to Daugava River. Due to the change in the river's course, several lighthouses have been built, destroyed, and rebuilt again over the course of history.
1 miSE
Church
Assumption of Our Lady Church, Riga
25 min walk • Assumption of the Most Holy Virgin Mary Church is a catholic church in Bolderāja, a suburb of Riga, Latvia. The church is situated at the address 17 Goba Street.
0.8 miS
Church
Bolderāja Lutheran Church, Riga
22 min walk • Bolderāja Lutheran Church is a Lutheran church in Riga, the capital of Latvia. It is a parish church of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Latvia. The building is situated at the address Lielā iela 45. The wooden church was built in 1875.
0.9 miS
Monastery
Daugavgrīva Abbey, Riga
23 min walk • Daugavgrīva Abbey or Dünamünde Abbey was a Cistercian monastery in Daugavgrīva in Latvia, about 12 kilometres from Riga, of which Daugavgrīva has formed a district since 1959. The site was re-developed from 1305 as Daugavgrīva Castle.
1 miNE
Neighbourhood
Mangaļsala, Riga
25 min walk • Mangaļsala is a neighbourhood of Northern District in Riga, the capital of Latvia. It is located on the right bank of Daugava River, on the coast of the Gulf of Riga.
1.1 miSE
Neighbourhood
Bolderāja, Riga
29 min walk • Bolderāja is a neighbourhood of Riga, the capital of Latvia. It is located on the left bank of the Daugava River, in Kurzeme District. Bolderāja probably began as a fishing village.
1.2 miE
57°3'2"N • 24°4'9"E
Auda, Riga
30 min walk • Boat or ferry, Sailing, Marina
0.7 miW
Island
Buļļu sala, Riga
17 min walk • Buļļu Sala is an island in the Kurzeme District of Riga, Latvia.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Daugavgrīva?

Nearby attractions include Daugavgrīvas fortress, Riga (3 min walk), Buļļu sala, Riga (17 min walk), Bolderāja Lutheran Church, Riga (22 min walk), Daugavgrīva Abbey, Riga (23 min walk).

How to get to Daugavgrīva by public transport?

The nearest stations to Daugavgrīva:

Bus

Daugavgrīvas cietoksnis • Lines: 3, 30, 346, 36, 56 (7 min walk)
Plēksnes iela • Lines: 3, 30, 346, 36, 56 (13 min walk)