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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4.7/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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Artjom Kutkowitsch (7 months ago)
The Reformed Church in Riga is a monument of Baroque architecture, the construction of which took place from 1727 to 1733. designed by the Livonian master Christopher Meinert. From an architectural point of view, the church is a single-nave stone building with wooden ceilings, the facade of which is rhythmically divided by pilasters. The church portal, made in Bremen, was installed in 1737. It is framed by rhythmic columns of the Doric order. In Soviet times, the church building was adapted for the needs of the Melodiya recording studio.
Karina Feldhane (9 months ago)
A place of peace to be strengthened in the Holy Spirit through our Lord Jesus Christ!!!
Anna Buczkowska (2 years ago)
Beautiful church inside
Ronalds Krievs (4 years ago)
The floor creaks all the time, it interferes with listening to music
Guntars Feldmanis (6 years ago)
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