Riga Cathedral

The brick Gothic cathedral features a cruciform layout with a central tower reaching 90 meters and contains multiple side chapels flanking the main nave.

Bishop Albert of Riga established the cathedral in 1201 as a Catholic church, which later transformed into a Lutheran cathedral during the Protestant Reformation.

The cathedral maintains its role as the central religious institution of Latvia, serving as the seat of the Lutheran Archbishop of Riga.

Visitors can attend Lutheran services on Sundays at noon, explore the cathedral museum, and listen to organ concerts in the main hall.

The cathedral houses one of the largest pipe organs in Europe, containing 6768 pipes across 124 stops, producing an exceptional range of musical notes.

Location: Central District

Inception: 13 century

Founders: Albert of Riga

Architectural style: Brick Gothic

Height: 90 m

Made from material: brick

Address: Herdera laukums 6; Jauniela 24, (ēkas 2.–4. stāva telpās atrodas bij. Doma klostera D korpusa A gala siena); Palasta iela 2; Palasta iela 4

Website: http://doms.lv/index/?lang=eng

GPS coordinates: 56.94917,24.10444

Latest update: May 27, 2025 11:33