Nativity of Christ Cathedral
Riga, Latvia
It is the largest Orthodox church in the Baltic countries, and during the Soviet era, it even served as a planetarium.
Kristus Piedzimšanas pareizticīgo katedrāle is a monumental Orthodox cathedral in Riga, built between 1876 and 1883 in the Neo-Byzantine style. It is the largest Orthodox church in the Baltic countries. It is characterized by gilded domes and a rich interior full of icons and frescoes. During Soviet times, it served as a planetarium, after which it was restored to its sacred functions.
- Visit time: 45 min
- Local name: Kristus Piedzimšanas pareizticīgo katedrāle
How long does it take to visit Nativity of Christ Cathedral?
Plan about 45 min.
Nearby
- Esplanāde — 130 m
- Latvijas Nacionālais Mākslas muzejs — 260 m
- Jews in Latvia — 280 m
- Freedom Monument — 300 m
- Vērmanes dārzs — 330 m
- St. Alexander Nevsky Church — 420 m
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