National Library of Latvia

National Library of Latvia is a library in Riga, Riga region which is located on Mūkusalas iela. National Library of Latvia is situated nearby to Latvian Railway History Museum, as well as near Radisson Blu Daugava Hotel.

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Opening hours:
Monday—Friday: 10:00 AM—8:00 PM
Saturday: 11:00 AM—6:00 PM
July and August: Monday—Tuesday 10:00 AM—3:00 PM; Wednesday—Friday 11:00 AM—5:00 PM; Sunday 10:00 AM—3:00 PM
public holidays: closed
Type: Library
Description: building in Riga, Latvia
Also known as: “Building of the Latvian National Library”, “Castle of Light”, “Gaismas pils”, “Latvian National Library Building”, “Latvijas Nacionālā bibliotēka”, “LNB”, and “NLL”
Address: Mūkusalas iela 3, Rīga, LV-1048

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include House of the Black Heads and Riga Cathedral.

House of the Black Heads

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The House of the Blackheads is a building situated in the old town of Riga, Latvia. The original building was erected in 1334 as a warehouse, meeting and celebration place for merchants. House of the Black Heads is situated 1 km northeast of National Library of Latvia.

Riga Cathedral

Church

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Riga Cathedral formally The Cathedral Church of Saint Mary, is the Evangelical Lutheran cathedral in Riga, Latvia. It is the seat of the Archbishop of Riga. Riga Cathedral is situated 1 km northeast of National Library of Latvia.

St. Peter’s Church

Church

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St. Peter's Church is a Lutheran church in Riga, the capital of Latvia, dedicated to Saint Peter. It is a parish church of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Latvia. St. Peter’s Church is situated 1 km northeast of National Library of Latvia.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Vecrīga and Torņakalns.

Vecrīga

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Old Riga — Vecrīga in Latvian — is the old town of Riga. Vecrīga is famous for its old churches and cathedrals, such as Riga Cathedral and St. Peter's Church. Vecrīga is one of two world heritage sites entirely situated in Latvia.

Torņakalns

Suburb

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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 alert the city of Riga in case of emergency and intruders about to cross the river.