Viestura dārzs, Historical park and National architectural monument in Northern District, Riga, Latvia
The 7.6-hectare park features Dutch linden alleys, paths, channels, and ponds between Eksporta Street, Hanzas Street, and Rūpniecības Street in Riga.
Peter I of Russia established the park in 1711 as His Majesty's Garden, personally planting a Peace Elm tree in 1721 to mark Russian control over Livonia.
The park hosted the first General Latvian Song Festival in 1873, leading to its former name Dziesmu svētku parks, meaning Song Festival Park.
Visitors can access audio guides in Latvian, English, Russian, and German to learn about the park's landmarks and historical significance.
The Triumphal Arch, commemorating Russia's victory over Napoleon in 1818, stands as the only arch of triumph in the Baltic States.
Location: Northern District
Inception: 1721
Address: Vašingtona laukums
GPS coordinates: 56.96368,24.10087
Latest update: March 3, 2025 22:50
Arch of Alexander I
150 m
Andrejsala
337 m
Vīlandes iela 12
324 m
Īres nams
251 m
Vīlandes iela 16
265 m
Ausekļa iela 7
299 m
Īres nams
201 m
Eksporta iela 3
355 m
Ausekļa iela 11
225 m
Vīlandes iela 10
358 m
Vidus iela 4
273 m
Piemineklis pirmajiem vispārējiem latviešu Dziesmu svētkiem
53 m
Veru iela 3
204 m
Īres nams
339 m
Dzīvojamā ēka
195 m
Vīlandes iela 11
326 m
Vidus iela 11
276 m
Vidus iela 3
238 m
Īres nams
318 m
Eksporta iela 6
249 m
Ausekļa iela 14
233 m
Īres nams
254 m
Eksporta iela 4
320 m
Ausekļa iela 9
256 m
Vīlandes iela 14
301 m
Ausekļa iela 5
334 m
Vīlandes iela 17
192 m
Eksporta iela 5
280 mReviews
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