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Historic Centre of Riga
A major center of the Hanseatic League
The Riga Historical Center is
Hanseatic League
Of a major center, it's the same
Central Europe
and
Eastern Europe
Trade flourished between the 13th and 15th centuries. Although most of the early buildings were damaged by fire and war, it
Middle Ages
The urban architecture of the centre still reflects this prosperity. Riga became an important economic center in the 19th century, and the outskirts of the medieval town were built, moving from the classical wooden buildings of the beginning to the "Art Nouveau" style. Riga is regarded as the center of the finest Art Nouveau architecture in Europe.
The Riga Historic District includes six notable sites. The site includes the old Riga/central area of Riga/brick domes, the Church of St. Peter, the Church of St. Jacobi, the Church of St. John, the Gunpowder Tower, the Swedish Gate, the Castle of Riga, and many museums and art galleries.
The Riga Historic District includes six notable sites. Sites include ancient
Riga
Central area, brick dome, St. Peter's Church,
The Church of St. Jacobi
St. John's Church, Gunpowder Tower, Swedish Gate,
Riga Castle
As well as many museums and art galleries. The dome church --
Santa Maria Basilica
It's a bishop's cathedral. This famous historic monument has become a symbol of the old town of Riga. It has been rebuilt several times over the centuries, so the present building contains many architectural elements of different styles. Bishop Albert began the construction of a new cathedral and monastery in 1211, and the first phase of construction was completed in 1270. The spire of the domed church was once the tallest spire in the city, standing 140 meters high.
- Chinese name
- Historic Centre of Riga
- Foreign name
- Historic Centre of Riga
- class
- Cultural heritage
- Subordinate region
- Latvia
- Selection time
- 1997
Basic data
Name of the estate:
Historic Centre of Riga
Historic Centre of Riga
Selected in 1997
Selection basis: Cultural Heritage (i)(ii)
Location: N56 57 15 E24 07 00
Heritage area:
438.3 ha
Heritage Number: 852
Estate description
The historic center of Riga is divided into the old town and the New town, the old town is on the right bank of the Daugava River, the area is not large, surrounded by canals. The old town has the characteristics of a medieval city, with low houses, narrow streets, red tiled roofs, and a shiny metal rooster, the Windy rooster, on each roof.
In 1997, according to the Cultural heritage selection criteria C(I),(II), the Historic Center of Riga was designated
UNESCO World Heritage Committee
Approved for inclusion on the World Heritage List as a cultural heritage.
Evaluation by the World Heritage Committee
Riga was a major center of the Hanseatic League, and its trade with Central and Eastern Europe flourished between the 13th and 15th centuries. Although much of the early architecture was damaged by fire and war, the mid-medieval architecture of the city still reflects this prosperity. Riga became an important economic center in the 19th century, and the outskirts of the medieval town were built, moving from the classical wooden buildings of the beginning to the "Art Nouveau" style. Riga is recognized as the center of the finest "Art Nouveau" architecture in Europe.
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Historic Centre of Riga
The Riga Historic District includes six notable sites. The site includes the old center of Riga, the brick dome, the Church of St. Peter, the Church of St. Jacobi, the Church of St. John, the Gunpowder Tower, the Swedish Gate, the Riga Castle, and many museums and art galleries. Although Riga has been destroyed by the war, many of the old buildings in the old town are still preserved, and they are clever and beautiful in appearance.
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St. Peter's Church
The church first appears in documents in 1209, on the Baltic coast
Gothic architecture
The best example of. It was the main church of the town, 1408-1409
Rostock
One of the architects of the Temple built part of the altar, and this work continued until 1456. The whole church was rebuilt in 1473. However, the steeple part of the church was the most damaged part, and after the first collapse in 1666, it underwent several subsequent fires, the last of which occurred in 1941
St. Peter's Day
. The church was rebuilt in 1971, and visitors can enjoy a panoramic view of Riga from the observation deck. A variety of concerts and exhibitions are also held in the church.
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St. John's Church
The church was built in a Dominican monastery complex and originally served as a chapel. After the expulsion of the Dominicans, it became private property during the Reformation of the Church. It was used as a stable, and between 1587-1589, the eastern portion of the altar was completed, and local legend tells that in the 15th century, two monks volunteered to be enclosed in a closed house, connected to the outside world by a small window with only food and water to wear. They hoped to become saints, but did not last long and died. The Pope did not canonize them because he believed they were only motivated by personal ambition. The place where the two monks practiced and were buried can still be easily seen, for a cross-shaped hole in the wall marks the original place.
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The Church of St. Jacobi
This is one of the old churches in Riga. The first mention of it dates back to 1226, when it was a church for suburban residents. In recent years, the church has changed hands several times,
reformation
Later, the church was administered by the Lutheran Church. In 1582, it was granted
Society of Jesus
scholar
Catholic Church
In the 17th century, he was requisitioned by the Swedish garrison to serve in the military. The church was returned in 1922
Catholicism
The society. It has always been a Catholic church. Church of St. Jacobi Schriga The only church with wind chimes on its steeple, it is one of the typical features of the city. It is considered the death knell for sinful people who do not believe in God. According to a local legend, the clock was once taken down at the request of some disgruntled people in the town because it had a bad habit of ringing itself when unscrupulous wives passed by.
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Domed Church - Santa Maria Cathedral
Santa Maria Cathedral is a bishop's cathedral. This famous historic monument has become a symbol of the old town of Riga. It has been rebuilt several times over the centuries, so the present building contains many architectural elements of different styles. Bishop Albert began the construction of a new cathedral and monastery in 1211, and the first phase of construction was completed in 1270. The spire of the domed church was once the tallest spire in the city, standing 140 meters high. After the reconstruction in 1776, the minaret was rebuilt in its present form, 90 meters high. The famous pipe organ of the Dome Church was built in 1884 and was the largest pipe organ in the world at that time, with 6,718 pipes.
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Riga City Hall Square
Built in the 13th century, it is represented by the statue of "Roland" in the center of the square
Middle Ages
The judiciary, the city is free and independent, and is regarded as the patron saint of commerce. City Hall Square, the most prominent nature is the city Hall built in 1313, it is a
Gothic architecture
The minaret is 65 meters high, and you must walk to the opposite corner of the square to take a panoramic view of the city Hall. There are also many famous buildings around the square, some of which have been converted into restaurants, such as oldehansa behind the City Hall. The square has as many as 8 streets stretching from this, which can be divided into two parts to visit, first to the north, most of the attractions are concentrated in pikk and lai two streets, including churches, museums, old buildings, etc., both streets and alleys, the floor is stacked with small stones, maintaining the traditional form. Return to the Town Hall square, turn southwest, the path turns up, here is the castle area, you can still see the remains of the old city wall, on the hill there is the Alexander Navsky Church, built in 1888, is an Orthodox church, can accommodate 1,500 worshippers worship at the same time, opposite the church is the post office, there are various commemorative stamps for sale, you can use as souvenirs.
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Swedgate
Historic Centre of Riga
The historic center of Riga is divided into the old town and the New Town. The old town is on the right bank of the Daugava River, a small area surrounded by canals. The old town has the characteristics of a medieval city, with low houses, narrow streets, red tile roofs, and a shiny metal rooster on each roof
Vane chicken
. According to legend, in the late 13th century, the chicken was considered by local residents to ward off evil. Later, people painted the sides of the chicken with gold and black respectively to distinguish the wind direction, and now the chicken is only used as a unique symbol of the city. Although Riga has been destroyed by the war, many of the old buildings in the old town are still preserved, and they are clever and beautiful in appearance. Gleaming metal roosters stand on the spires of several 13th-century cathedrals. Among the churches of different shapes, the Dom Church is famous for its huge organ inside the world, St. Peter's Cathedral is the tallest church in Riga, and other famous buildings include the Knights' castle, the Grand Guild house and the small guild House. Medieval merchant houses and warehouses remain in the city. The new town is located in a scenic area
Urban canal
River bay, the city covered with green shade, flowers everywhere, known as "European beauty", Riga people like to call it "flower city".
The new town has a strong modern feel, with spacious and tidy streets, spectacular architecture, fountains, monuments and carvings everywhere. There is the famous Meisha Park on the edge of the Lake, where the singing arena can accommodate 30,000 spectators and can sing for 10,000 people. The open-air Folk museum on the shores of Lake Yuge is a microcosm of the Latvian nation, with lush trees, soft lawns, small farmhouses, and ancient
Wind mill
. Riga has many beautiful parks. The largest area is the Cultural Rest Park, Miestura Park is famous for its long history. 25 km from the city is the seaside resort, a 20-mile stretch of sandy beach that is well worth a visit, filled with a variety of small and large villas, as well as several luxury hotels, such as the Riga Bay Hotel and the Riga Beach Hotel. In these hotels, visitors can enjoy mineral water massages and mud baths.
Graham Greene, a British writer who visited Riga in the 1930s, wrote the phrase "Riga, the Paris of the North." On both sides of the sidewalk, there are modern cafes and restaurants, and the city's business and entertainment activities are prosperous. Located on the Dhogava River, the Radison-Slavianska Pavilion has the best conference facilities in the country and overlooks the Old town. Riga's food is similar to the rest of Northern Europe, rich and hearty, but it also has its own specialties, such as creamy barley soup and fish soup with milk, patties with bacon and Onions, and brown bread pudding. The locals like to drink beer. The city is home to the Academy of Sciences, university, industrial college, Conservatory of music and other institutions of higher learning, an ethnographic museum and eight theaters.
