Nativity Cathedral, Riga, Eastern Orthodox cathedral in Central District, Riga, Latvia
The cathedral features five golden domes, red brick walls, and intricate architectural details representing the Neo-Byzantine style of religious buildings.
Built between 1876 and 1883 under Russian Tsar Alexander II, the cathedral underwent conversion into a planetarium during Soviet times before returning to religious use.
The interior contains three iconostases painted by teachers from the St Petersburg Academy of Art and religious artifacts from Russian Orthodox traditions.
Located at Brīvības bulvāris 23, the cathedral holds regular Orthodox services and welcomes visitors outside prayer times to explore its architectural elements.
The cathedral received an unexpected gift of twelve bells from Tsar Alexander II, requiring architects to modify the original design to include an additional dome.
Location: Central District
Location: Riga
Inception: 1876
Architects: Nikolai Chagin
Architectural style: Byzantine Revival architecture
Height: 40 m
Length: 66 m
Width: 44 m
Made from material: brick
Address: Brīvības bulvāris 23 1050 Rīga
Opening Hours: Monday 07:00-18:30; Tuesday 07:00-18:00; Wednesday-Friday 07:00-18:30; Saturday 07:00-19:00; Sunday 06:00-18:30
Phone: +37167212901
Website: https://sobor.lv/ru
GPS coordinates: 56.95391,24.11555
Latest update: October 21, 2025 09:27
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