St. John the Precursor Church

The brick structure of St. John the Precursor Church stands at 21 Kalna Street, featuring traditional Eastern Orthodox architectural elements and design patterns.

The Eastern Orthodox church building, constructed in 1934, represents a period of religious architectural development in the capital city of Latvia.

The church functions under the Metropolitan of Riga and Latvia, maintaining Eastern Orthodox traditions through regular religious ceremonies and community gatherings.

Visitors can locate the church at coordinates 56°56'34.1"N and 24°8'50.3"E, with public transportation stops available within walking distance.

The structure bears two names in different languages: St. John the Precursor Church in English and Rīgas Svētā Jāņa Priekšteča baznīca in Latvian.

Location: Riga

Made from material: brick

GPS coordinates: 56.94276,24.14730

Latest update: March 2, 2025 22:48