St. Alexander Nevsky Orthodox Church

Construction of this Classicist wooden building began in 1820 and was completed five years later. In 1862 its eclectic-style belfry was added. Yellow and round with a large green dome, it’s hard to miss it on the corner of Brīvības and Blaumaņa. Inside you’ll find three porticoes, beautiful icons and, unusually, a central altar in the middle of the room.

References:

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Address

Brīvības iela 56, Riga, Latvia

Details

Founded: 1820-1825
Category: Religious sites in Latvia
Historical period: Part of the Russian Empire (Latvia)