Splendid Palace Riga

Splendid Palace Riga is a cinema in central Riga featuring a neo-baroque exterior and neo-Rococo interior with detailed sculptures by Rihards Maurs and Jekabs Legzdins adorning the spaces. The complex contains three screening halls with a combined capacity of 863 seats.

The cinema opened on December 30, 1923, with the screening of Under Two Flags. It became the first venue in the Baltic States to show sound films in 1929.

The venue hosts Latvian film premieres and international film festivals on a regular basis. It also screens opera and ballet performances from major world stages for local audiences.

The venue is wheelchair accessible and has parking nearby. Guided tours run regularly and allow visitors to explore the ornate interiors and architectural features in detail.

The main hall features an original ceiling painted by Hermanis Grinbergs in 1923, which contributed to the building's designation as a national architectural monument. These artistic details remain visible to moviegoers during every visit.

Location: Central District

Location: Elizabetes Street

Inception: 1924

Address: Elizabetes iela 61

Website: http://splendidpalace.lv

GPS coordinates: 56.95380,24.11960

Latest update: December 12, 2025 17:41