Old St. Gertrude's Church, Riga, Latvia

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Apsal Shereef (8 months ago)
Standing tall in Riga is the Riga Old Evangelical Lutheran Church of St. Gertrude, a must-visit for history and architecture lovers. Impressive Gothic architecture: The red-brick exterior with its pointed arches, buttresses, and towering spire is a sight to behold. Beautiful stained-glass windows: Sunlight streams through these colorful windows, casting an ethereal glow on the interior. Rich history: This church has stood for centuries, serving as a witness to Riga's eventful past. Step inside and soak up the atmosphere! Whether you're interested in religious architecture or simply seeking a peaceful place to reflect, St. Gertrude's Old Church offers a rewarding experience.

hsinting (12 months ago)
Made me feel calm and peaceful here

Mateusz Adamkiewicz (2 years ago)
Lovely neighbourhood, great to visit when you visit the nearby KGB building

Dmitry N. (2 years ago)
Concerts periodically happening here won't let you be indifferent. The feeling that organ music delivers is so magnificent and spellbinding alongside the vibe of the church.

Rūdolfs Stikuts (4 years ago)
A wonderful neogothic church, that houses one of the best romantic organs in Latvia.

Church of St Donatus

The Church of St Donatus name refers to Donatus of Zadar, who began construction on this church in the 9th century and ended it on the northeastern part of the Roman forum. It is the largest Pre-Romanesque building in Croatia.

The beginning of the building of the church was placed to the second half of the 8th century, and it is supposed to have been completed in the 9th century. The Zadar bishop and diplomat Donat (8th and 9th centuries) is credited with the building of the church. He led the representations of the Dalmatian cities to Constantinople and Charles the Great, which is why this church bears slight resemblance to Charlemagne's court chapels, especially the one in Aachen, and also to the Basilica of San Vitale in Ravenna. It belongs to the Pre-Romanesque architectural period.

The circular church, formerly domed, is 27 m high and is characterised by simplicity and technical primitivism.

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