Torņakalns, Riga

Name: Torņakalns
Address: Riga, Latvia

#97 among attractions in Riga

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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. The tower does not stand nowadays. ()

Alternative names: Area: 1239.39 mi²Coordinates: 56°55'60"N, 24°4'60"E

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Zemgales (Āgenskalns)Riga Latvia

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Nearby attractions include: Triangula Bastion, House of the Blackheads, Akmens tilts, Latvian Railway History Museum.

1.3 miNE
Modernist architecture
Triangula Bastion, Riga
33 min walk • The Triangula Bastion is a historic fortification in the heart of Riga, the capital city of Latvia. Nestled on the eastern side of the city, near the mouth of the River Daugava, this bastion is a testament to Riga's rich military history and architectural prowess.
1.3 miNE
Landmark building and official residence
House of the Blackheads, Riga
34 min walk • The House of the Blackheads, nestled in the heart of Riga, Latvia, is a historical gem and a stunning example of Gothic architecture blended with elements of Dutch Renaissance. This ornate building, which originally dates back to the 14th century, was a guildhall for...
1 miNE
Bridge
Akmens tilts, Riga
27 min walk • Spanning the serene waters of the Daugava River, Akmens tilts, or Stone Bridge, serves as a longstanding emblem of Riga's historical and architectural heritage. Connecting the city center with the district of Pārdaugava, the bridge's robust silhouette has been a...
0.7 miNE
Museum, History museum
Latvian Railway History Museum, Riga
18 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...
1.3 miNE
Museum, History museum
Museum of the Occupation of Latvia, Riga
33 min walk • The Museum of the Occupation of Latvia is a museum and historic educational institution located in Riga, Latvia.
~1320 ftN
Memorial
Monument to the Liberators of Soviet Latvia and Riga from the German Fascist Invaders, Riga
7 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.
0.7 miNE
Event space, Library
National Library of Latvia, Riga
19 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
32 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.
0.4 miS
Church, Library
Church of Luther, Riga
12 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.
0.7 miN
Church
Holy Trinity Orthodox Church, Riga
19 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.
1 miNE
Bridge, Light rail
Railway Bridge, Riga
26 min walk • The Railway Bridge is a bridge that crosses the Daugava river in Riga, the capital of Latvia. The first iron railway bridge in Riga, over 600 ftm long, was erected in 1871–1872 for the Riga–Jelgava Railway. The new bridge was inaugurated 1914, shelled twice, during World War I in 1917 and World War II in 1944, and was rebuilt both times.

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Which popular attractions are close to Torņakalns?

Nearby attractions include Monument to the Liberators of Soviet Latvia and Riga from the German Fascist Invaders, Riga (7 min walk), Ojāra Vācieša memoriālais muzejs, Riga (7 min walk), Eduarda Smiļģa Teātra muzejs, Riga (11 min walk), Church of Luther, Riga (12 min walk).

How to get to Torņakalns by public transport?

The nearest stations to Torņakalns:

Tram

Arkādijas parks • Lines: 10 (1 min walk)
Torņakalna stacija • Lines: 10 (7 min walk)

Bus

Arkādijas parks • Lines: 25, 44 (4 min walk)
Kokles iela • Lines: 25, 44 (6 min walk)

Train

Torņakalns (6 min walk)
Atgāzene (29 min walk)

Trolleybus

Tukuma iela • Lines: 5 (12 min walk)
Āgenskalna tirgus • Lines: 5 (13 min walk)