Our Lady of Sorrows Church

Log in to your account

AroundUs is a community-driven map of interesting places, built by curious explorers like you. It grows with every review, story, and photo you share.
Connect to save your favorite spots, contribute locations, and create personalized routes.
By continuing, you accept our Terms and Conditions and our Privacy Policy
Add to collection
Map
Suggest a change
Share

Our Lady of Sorrows Church, Gothic Catholic church in Central District, Riga, Latvia.

The Our Lady of Sorrows Church stands at Pils Street 5, featuring stone walls, pointed arches, and an eight-sided baptistery on its western side.

Built in 1785, this church marked the first stone Catholic structure constructed in Riga following the Protestant Reformation's arrival in the Livonian territories.

The church maintains regular Catholic services and religious ceremonies, serving as a central place of worship for the Catholic community in Riga.

Located at coordinates 56.950311, 24.101664, the church welcomes visitors and provides information through telephone number +371 20275175 and email info@dievmatesdraudze.lv.

Austrian Emperor Joseph II provided support for the construction of this church, which later received architectural modifications including a Neo-Renaissance baptistery in 1895.

Location: Central District

Inception: 18 century

Architectural style: Gothic architecture

Address: Pils iela 5, Rīga

GPS coordinates: 56.95031,24.10166

Latest update: March 6, 2025 19:13

Reviews

Visited this place? Tap the stars to rate it and share your experience / photos with the community! Try now! You can cancel it anytime.

« Our Lady of Sorrows Church - Gothic Catholic church in Central District, Riga, Latvia » is provided by Around Us (aroundus.com). Images and texts are derived from Wikimedia project under a Creative Commons license. You are allowed to copy, distribute, and modify copies of this page, under the conditions set by the license, as long as this note is clearly visible.

Discover hidden gems everywhere you go!

From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.

Around Us App Screenshot

A unique approach to discovering new places

Le Figaro

All the places worth exploring

France Info

A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks

20 Minutes