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First stone church built in Riga after the Reformation had reached Livonia.
Our Lady of Sorrows Church is a Roman Catholic church in Riga, the capital of Latvia. The church is situated at the address 5 Pils Street. It was built in 1785.
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The Art Museum Riga Bourse stores the largest collection of foreign art in the Baltic states.
The History Museum is interesting, however there is little English (every room has its exhibits summarized on a single plaque). However, the museum does give a very good idea of Latvian history, and will give you a good understanding of the area.
Riga's only Anglican church has English language services every Sunday at 11:00, and free concerts every Wednesday.
Rīgas Pils
One of the medieval castles in Latvia, on the bank of the river, which is now the seat of the Latvian president. The museum in the castle can be visited by the public.
For about 50 years it was a large union of memorial houses devoted to a range of writers. The latest reorganisation in 2009 has resulted in more simple and recognizable establishment – Literature and Music Museum.
St. Mary Magdalene's Church was made of stone in late 13th century. You can find perpetual worship nearby.