Old St. Gertrude's Church

Riga, Latvia

The monumental neo-Gothic church was consecrated in 1869. This red brick masterpiece topped with a green copper spire was designed by one of the city’s most prolific architects, J.D. Felsko. Unfortunately, some of its decorative ornaments cast in concrete are now in a sad state and hang precariously above passers-by. Many of the art nouveau buildings surrounding the church are also worth a look.

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Address

Ģertrūdes iela, Riga, Latvia

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Details

Founded: 1869
Category: Religious sites in Latvia
Historical period: Part of the Russian Empire (Latvia)

More Information

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Rating

4.7/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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User Reviews

Rūdolfs Stikuts (2 years ago)
A wonderful neogothic church, that houses one of the best romantic organs in Latvia.

Sean Eamon Cappone (2 years ago)
Nice simple church, English descriptions of the place available

Andy Sh (2 years ago)
Church of St. Gertrude. in Riga, she was the patroness of women of easy virtue.

Ilvars Jermacans (3 years ago)
Beautiful church, silence in Riga center ... time for peace, prayer...

Raphael Nolden (3 years ago)
Fairly plain neo gothic church

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