Building of Latvian Academy of Sciences
Building of Latvian Academy of Sciences, High-rise building in Latgale Suburb, Latvia.
The Building of Latvian Academy of Sciences features 21 floors and reaches a height of 107.6 meters in the eastern part of Riga.
Construction of this reinforced concrete structure took place between 1951 and 1961, funded by contributions from local kolkhozes and rural population salary deductions.
The exterior combines Soviet architectural elements with Latvian folk decorations, displaying hammer and sickle motifs alongside traditional national patterns.
The observation deck on the 17th floor provides access daily from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM, with tickets available for purchase at the entrance.
The building earned the local nickname 'Stalin's birthday cake' due to its architectural resemblance to similar Soviet-era structures in other Eastern European cities.
Location: Latgale Suburb
Location: Riga
Inception: 1950
Architectural style: Stalinist architecture
Floors above the ground: 21
Height: 107.6 m
Address: Akadēmijas laukums 1
GPS coordinates: 56.94328,24.12181
Latest update: October 22, 2025 07:55
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