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St. Gertrude New Church

St. Gertrude New Church, Lutheran church in Vidzeme Suburb, Latvia.

St. Gertrude New Church is a Lutheran church building located in Vidzeme Suburb, constructed to accommodate the growing Latvian-speaking congregation. Its exterior displays eclectic architectural elements blending various structural and decorative features across the facade.

Construction took place from 1903 to 1906 in response to rapid growth of the congregation, which had reached around 30,000 members. The completion of this building reflected the expanding needs of religious life in early 20th-century Riga.

This church was built to serve Latvian-speaking worshippers, allowing them to conduct services in their own language. The separation reflected the growing need for the Latvian community to have its own spiritual space distinct from German congregations.

The church sits in northeastern Riga within easy reach by public transport and local buses. Visitors will find an active religious community gathering for regular Lutheran services throughout the week.

This building holds the official status of a National architectural monument of Latvia, making it one of the protected examples of early 20th-century church design. The designation recognizes the importance of its eclectic style in the region's architectural heritage.

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Location
Inception
1903
Architectural style
eclectic architecture
Address
Brīvības iela 119
GPS coordinates
56.96303,24.13649
Latest update
December 13, 2025 17:03
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