St. Peter's Church , Riga
St. Peter's Church was constructed in 1209, but just a few walls and pillars survive. It was once only a tiny hall with a separate bell tower. During repairs in the 15th century, the present basilica was built. The church hall is impressive, reaching a height of 30 meters in the centre. The altar section, which includes five chapels, exemplifies the Gothic style's verticality and beautiful features. The UNESCO World Heritage Site of Riga St Peter's Church was added to the list in 1997.
Riga's St. Peter's Church, which stands on the city's highest point, is one of the Baltic States' oldest and most significant medieval architecture landmarks. It is located in Riga's historic center and was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1997. Exhibitions and performances are held in the church hall. You are invited to explore the church's tower, which offers spectacular views of medieval and modern Riga, the Daugava River with its large harbor, and the Riga Gulf.
The more than 130-meter-high Gothic tower was finished towards the end of the 15th century, but it fell in 1666. In 1690, a new tower with multiple domes and galleries was erected in the Baroque style. St. Peter's Church is in the list of the most beautiful historical sites in Latvia.
Website: http://peterbaznica.riga.lv/
Location: Reformācijas Laukums 1, Centra rajons, Rīga, LV-1050, Latvia
