Latvian Railway History Museum

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

Opening hours:
Tuesday—Wednesday and Friday—Saturday: 10:00 AM—5:00 PM
Thursday: 10:00 AM—8:00 PM
Type: Museum
Also known as: “Latvijas dzelzceļa vēstures muzejs”
Address: Uzvaras bulvāris 2A, Rīga, LV-1048

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include National Library of Latvia and House of the Black Heads.

National Library of Latvia

Library

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National Library of Latvia is situated 130 metres east of Latvian Railway History Museum.

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 Latvian Railway History Museum.

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 Latvian Railway History Museum.

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.