Christmas Tree against background of Dom Cathedral at Dom Square in Old Town of Riga, Latvia. December 24, 2022
The foundation stone of the Riga Cathedral was laid in a solemn ceremony under the direction of Bishop Albert on July 25, 1211. Initially, Riga Cathedral was intended as a basilica-type church. Still, later, as plans changed, it was built as a hall-type church and was rebuilt as a basilica only at the beginning of the 15th century.
Historically, Riga Cathedral was the central cathedral of Livonia until the collapse of Livonia in 1561. Riga Cathedral is the largest and one of the oldest sacral buildings in Latvia and the Baltic region. It combines Romanesque, early Gothic, Baroque, and Art Nouveau feature.
Christmas Tree against background of Dom Cathedral at Dom Square in Old Town of Riga, Latvia. December 24, 2022
The foundation stone of the Riga Cathedral was laid in a solemn ceremony under the direction of Bishop Albert on July 25, 1211. Initially, Riga Cathedral was intended as a basilica-type church. Still, later, as plans changed, it was built as a hall-type church and was rebuilt as a basilica only at the beginning of the 15th century.
Historically, Riga Cathedral was the central cathedral of Livonia until the collapse of Livonia in 1561. Riga Cathedral is the largest and one of the oldest sacral buildings in Latvia and the Baltic region. It combines Romanesque, early Gothic, Baroque, and Art Nouveau feature.