Palace of Peter the Great, National architectural monument in Central District, Latvia
The Palace of Peter the Great exhibits Petrine Baroque architecture with detailed stone facades, bas-reliefs, and traditional Eastern European design elements throughout its structure.
During his visits to Riga in 1713, Peter the Great used this location as a residence, leading to the construction of a stone palace replacing the original wooden structure.
The palace interior contains exhibitions of artifacts and artworks that reflect the early 18th-century Russian influence on Latvian architectural and social development.
Located in central Riga, the palace opens daily for guided tours that explain the connections between Russian and Latvian history through architectural features and period items.
The palace features an advanced heating and drainage system from the 1700s, incorporating iron roof elements shaped like dragons to direct water flow.
Location: Central District
Inception: 13 century
Address: Palasta iela 7; Palasta iela 6; 11. novembra krastmala 23; 11. novembra krastmala 25; Palasta iela 9
GPS coordinates: 56.94778,24.10417
Latest update: March 5, 2025 17:57
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