Pārdaugava, Riga

#232 among attractions in Riga

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Facts and practical information

Pārdaugava is an area most often associated with Riga, composed of several neighbourhoods on the west bank of Daugava River. The name is literally translated as 'over Daugava'. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 56°55'0"N, 24°6'0"E

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Zemgales (Ziepniekkalns)Riga Latvia

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

Nearby attractions include: Church of Luther, Salas, Turība University, St. Albert's Church.

0.9 miNW
Church, Library
Church of Luther, Riga
23 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.
1 miNE
Neighbourhood
Salas, Riga
27 min walk • Salas is a neighbourhood of Riga, the capital of Latvia. Its landmass consists entirely of the islands Zaķusala, Lucavsala, and Kazas sēklis.
0.9 miSW
Universities and schools
Turība University, Riga
22 min walk • Turība University is the largest business school in Latvia. The university was established in 1993. It has five branches located in Liepāja, Cēsis, Talsi and Jēkabpils.
1.5 miNW
Church
St. Albert's Church, Riga
39 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.
1.3 miNW
Neighbourhood
Torņakalns, Riga
34 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.
1.5 miNW
Art Nouveau architecture, Synagogue
Peitav Synagogue, Riga
39 min walk • The Peitav Synagogue or Peitav-Shul is the only synagogue in Riga to have survived the Holocaust and to be currently active. It is a center of the Latvian Jewish community and recognized by the Latvian government as an architectural monument of national significance.
1.3 miNE
Island, Neighbourhood
Zaķusala, Riga
34 min walk • Zaķusala is one of several islands in the Daugava river in the central part of the city Riga, the capital of Latvia. Zaķusala is home to the Riga Radio and TV Tower, which was completed in 1986 and the Latvian Television building, also completed the same year.
0.5 miNW
Church
Christ the Saviour Church, Riga
13 min walk • Christ the Saviour Church is an Eastern Orthodox church in Riga, the capital of Latvia. The church is situated at 76 Vienības Street.
1.2 miNW
56°55'48"N • 24°4'51"E
Ojāra Vācieša memoriālais muzejs, Riga
30 min walk • Museum, History museum
0.6 miW
Neighbourhood
Atgāzene, Riga
17 min walk • Atgāzene is a neighbourhood of Riga, the capital of Latvia. It is the location of Turība University.
0.9 miNE
Neighbourhood
Lucavsala, Riga
23 min walk • Lucavsala is an island located on the Daugava River in Riga, Latvia. It has a population of 98.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Pārdaugava?

Nearby attractions include Christ the Saviour Church, Riga (13 min walk), Atgāzene, Riga (17 min walk), Fantasy Park, Riga (20 min walk), Turība University, Riga (22 min walk).

How to get to Pārdaugava by public transport?

The nearest stations to Pārdaugava:

Trolleybus

Tadaiķu iela • Lines: 19, 4 (4 min walk)
Saulkalnes iela • Lines: 19, 4 (4 min walk)

Bus

Tadaiķu iela • Lines: 333, 44, 46 (4 min walk)
Skaistkalnes iela • Lines: 23, 26 (5 min walk)

Tram

Skaistkalnes iela • Lines: 10 (5 min walk)
Viesītes iela • Lines: 10 (7 min walk)

Train

Atgāzene (20 min walk)
Biznesa augstskola Turība (25 min walk)