Forgotten History
Riga Castle
Latvia
Riga Castle (Latvian: Rīgas pils) is a castle on the banks of River Daugava in Riga, the capital of Latvia. The castle was founded in 1330. Its structure was thoroughly rebuilt between 1497 and 1515. Upon the castle's seizure by the Swedes, they constructed spacious annexes in 1641. The fortress was continually augmented and reconstructed between the 17th and 19th centuries. Sometime in the 1930s, some renovation work was done by architect Eižens Laube. The Latvian government declared the castle its residence in 1938. Today it is the official residence of the President of Latvia as well as home to several museums.
- Category
- Forgotten History
- Location
- Latvia
- Address
- Pils laukums 3
- Coordinates
- 56.95095, 24.10064
- How to get there
- Google MapsApple MapsOpenStreetMap
- Wikidata
- Q322183
What is Riga Castle?
Riga Castle is a Forgotten History place on VeroMaps, on Pils laukums 3. Other places close by: Citadel of Riga, Monument to Rudolfs Blaumanis, Iron Bridge, Daugavgrīva Castle.
Where is Riga Castle?
Riga Castle is in Latvia. Coordinates: 56.95095, 24.10064.
How do I get to Riga Castle?
Riga Castle is at Pils laukums 3, Latvia (56.95095, 24.10064). Enter these coordinates in Google Maps, Apple Maps or OpenStreetMap for walking, cycling or driving directions.