Reformation Church

Riga, Latvia

Built from 1727-1733, this is one of the few Calvinist churches in Latvia. After renovations in 1805, its basement was turned into a warehouse, while the Soviets turned the whole building into a recording studio. Now the upstairs is used for occasional concerts and the downstairs is waiting for yet another entrepreneur to open a club there.

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Mārstaļu iela 10, Riga, Latvia
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Founded: 1727-1733
Category: Religious sites in Latvia
Historical period: Part of the Russian Empire (Latvia)

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