Dome Cathedral
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December 7, 2024
I was in childhood, in the 70s in this cathedral, and I still have a good memory.Mom bought a record (vinyl), and she lived with us for a very long time, loved to listen to it alone.
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April 11, 2024
I was lucky in Soviet times to visit this "heart of the old city of Riga" - oh, what a Romano-Gothic cathedral ["The stained glass windows on the north side depict important events in the history of the Dome Cathedral and the city of Riga - the laying of the first stone of the cathedral, the proclamation of freedom of religion in 1525"] ...
Freedom already in 1525...
Soon 500 years old!
"... the dome of the cathedral ["The famous organ of the Dome Cathedral. It was created by the firm "E. F. Walcker & Co" in 1883-1884 and replaced the previous instrument, which had been working since the end of the XVI century (about 280 years)"] can be seen from almost anywhere in the city" (Arisha S. City Expert level 11).
I will not write anything for the spire, but I will give the Russians a "tattoo": "From the cathedral you can go to the courtyard and walk along the Cross Gallery, where the exhibits of the exhibition about the history of Riga and the Dome Cathedral are now located."..
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July 8, 2024
The most famous cathedral in the center. It is old and beautiful. A real symbol of Riga.
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September 11, 2024
Great music - organ, according to the schedule
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April 30, 2021
In Old Riga there is the largest square - the Dome, in the center of which stands the symbol of the city - the Dome Cathedral with its world-famous organ.
The Dome Cathedral was built at the beginning of the XIII century and today has the status of the cathedral of the Latvian Evangelical Lutheran Church.
The organ of the Dome Cathedral is 25 meters high, and 124 registers are located on the console. The largest of the six bellows, with which air enters, measures 2.5 × 6 meters. 6718 metal and wooden pipes, ranging in length from 13 mm to 10 m and of various diameters, make the sound special, fantastically beautiful and unique... There are amazing organ music concerts and performances by solo vocalists and choirs. They are attended by masters of the highest class from Latvia, Russia and other European countries.
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December 27, 2024
It's a beautiful place. There's a great pub in the basement next door.
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January 16
An atmospheric place.
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October 13, 2022
The heart of the old town! A beautiful, majestic cathedral! Striking both in appearance and interior decoration.
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December 8, 2023
The church is currently Protestant. It's a former Catholic cathedral. Well
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August 14, 2022
I was repeatedly in my childhood in the 80s, and at organ concerts, including the great Evgenia Lisitsina (I would never have thought that after 35 years I would be able to cooperate with her).The most beautiful Romano-Gothic cathedral.
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April 15, 2022
A beautiful cathedral. By the way, the largest cathedral in the Baltic States. I didn't understand where the name came from. On Wikipedia, I read the following - "Domus Dei" ("House of God") and "D.O.M." (short for Deo Optimo Maximo[en] — "To the All-Merciful Greatest God". Many people think that the cathedral is Catholic, but in fact belongs to the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Latvia and is its main building. Although the cathedral was originally Catholic, of course.
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October 21, 2023
A historical place worth visiting
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April 12, 2020
Riga Dome Cathedral is one of the symbols of the capital of Latvia. The doors of the majestic ancient temple are open to believers and music lovers. ... Riga Dome Cathedral (Riga Cathedral). Riga Dome Cathedral is one of the symbols of the capital of Latvia. The doors of the majestic ancient temple are open to believers and music lovers
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December 4, 2020
It is simply impossible to be in Riga and not visit the cathedral, I listened to organ music, the sound is amazing, and there is some kind of peaceful atmosphere inside, it's a pity that I couldn't listen to the organ anymore.
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February 29, 2024
A historical place.
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March 13, 2020
A beautiful, ancient cathedral. Thanks to its excellent acoustics and organ, it is perhaps one of the most famous buildings in Old Riga. In addition to the cathedral itself, it is worth visiting the courtyard: it contains all sorts of "antiquities".
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June 23, 2019
A majestic cathedral with a rich history. It is a special pleasure to sit in the courtyard after visiting the historical artifacts in the colonnade around the perimeter. I highly recommend the 20-minute daily organ concert at noon! Just a delight!
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January 17, 2020
A beautiful old cathedral in the Gothic style. The interior is beautiful and spacious, with ancient coats of arms.
The visit is paid. The staff speaks Russian.
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June 8, 2019
A very beautiful cathedral in the city center. This is the heart of Riga. The beauty and grandeur is amazing. We were here with a tour group, there are a lot of people at any time of the day. But the dome of the cathedral can be seen from almost anywhere in the city
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December 7, 2020
What can I say...
an impressive building that stands in the center of the Latvian capital in the repair forests for a long time, so it was not possible to fully appreciate its beauty, but... you can still get inside, for example, to listen to a concert of organ music.
Which I did, having received untold pleasure... I recommend.
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June 16, 2020
Big and majestic with a big organ and wonderful playing. The atmosphere is conducive to a relaxing holiday.
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April 9, 2023
A very beautiful place 👍👍👍
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November 29, 2019
A beautiful Gothic cathedral. In addition to the actual temple with an organ, you can go out to the courtyard, where various historical artifacts - stones and cannons - are located in the gallery.
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July 4, 2017
It was Soviet youth: Riga is an amazing experience! The concert at the Dome Cathedral is a feeling of happiness! Active Catholic cathedrals. organ music in them, clean streets, beautiful houses - everything remained in memory)
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January 15, 2019
It's more like a concert hall than a cathedral. The organ is amazing, the cost of concert tickets is weighty, and the choice of repertoire by performers is depressing: for fans of psychedelics.
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June 8, 2019
I really liked the concert of organ music, it was creepy, beautiful stained glass windows inside, and of course - the organ!
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June 18, 2020
A medieval building, you might say... The cathedral has gone through a lot. Very beautiful! And what an organ there is!!!
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July 13, 2019
The main attraction of the old town. Must-visit
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November 14, 2019
A magnificent organ, wonderful acoustics.
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June 15, 2019
A magnificent organ. I advise you to stay for the concert at 19.00 it's worth it.
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March 27, 2018
I liked the place: both the cathedral and the square. The only thing that is confusing is the number of people.
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