Torņakalns

Places of Interest Nearby

National Library of Latvia

Library

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The National Library of Latvia, originally known as the State Library of Latvia, is a national cultural institution under the supervision of the Ministry of Culture of Latvia. National Library of Latvia is situated 1¼ km north of Torņakalns.

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 2 km north of Torņakalns.

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 2 km north of Torņakalns.

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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.

Pārdaugava

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Pārdaugava, which literally means "over Daugava" or "across the Daugava", is a part of Riga, comprising the west bank of Daugava river.

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.

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