Riga wasn't even an established town when plans were made to establish the First Congregational Church there. That was way back in 1806, predating the town's formation by three years. Construction ...

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It was rebuilt between 1995 and 1999. Today it is the home to the tourism office and a Riga must-see photo spot. 2. The ...

Riga, N.Y. — Members of theFirst Congregational Church of Riga are celebrating the church's 200th anniversary. The church's history dates back to 1823 when the first 125 members pledged their ...

Riga punches well above its weight when to comes ... Tucked away down an old alleyway by a church, it’s all odd angles, squishy old furniture and exposed woodwork. It also does a mean pastry ...

Constructed in the 15th century, the Gothic St. Peter's Church has been a crucial part of Riga's landscape and the perfect place to view it. The red brick and high vaults give the nave a narrow ...

Riga's Old Town, with its warren of colourful streets, is a Unesco World Heritage Site. Get a bird’s-eye view by taking the lift (£7.60) to the St Peter’s Church observation platform ...

In late 1941, he personally took part in mass murder at the Riga Ghetto and the nearby Rumbula forest, earning him a title as “The Butcher of Riga.” But the Latvian Prosecutor General’s ...

A Memorial Mass will be held at St. Mary Magdalen’s Church on October 11, at 10:00am. For the complete obituary, please visit www.Chandlerfuneralhome.com.

In 1925 T. Chedack, president of the society, purchased from the Church of Jesusan old house, ruined during the warfare, at 118 Dzirnavu Lela at the price of 120,000 Russian roubles.

Dating back to the early 13th century, St Peter’s Church is not only architecturally striking but it provides some of the best views of Riga. From its tower one can see Old Town, the modern ...

St Peter's Church, Today St Peter’s Church is full of art exhibits, concerts, and displays outlining its history and the history of the city itself. Within the church lies the Blue Guard Chapel ...