St. Peter and St. Paul Church

St. Peter and St. Paul Church is an Eastern Orthodox church in central Riga with a wooden iconostasis and religious frescoes decorating the interior walls and ceiling. The space retains its original Orthodox architectural character throughout.

The building was constructed in 1728 for the Russian garrison stationed at Riga Citadel and remains the oldest Orthodox church in Latvia's capital. Over time it underwent changes in use and function before returning to religious purposes in the 21st century.

The building serves the Orthodox community as a place for worship while also functioning as a concert venue called Ave Sol. This dual role shapes how visitors and worshippers experience and use the interior space.

The church is located at Citadeles iela 7 in central Riga and welcomes visitors on a daily basis. You can attend Orthodox services or visit during musical performances held throughout the year.

The building served as a concert hall during Soviet times and was returned to the Orthodox Church in 2012. This history explains why it today hosts both religious services and musical performances.

Location: Riga

Inception: 1728

GPS coordinates: 56.95505,24.10118

Latest update: December 14, 2025 12:24