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Honouring soldiers killed during the Latvian War of Independence (1918–1920), it is considered an important symbol of the freedom, independence, and sovereignty of Latvia.[1] Unveiled in 1935, the 42-metre (138 ft) high monument of granite, travertine, and copper often serves as the focal point of public gatherings and official ceremonies in Riga. Guards of honour are always present and Liberty stands on top holding three stars symbolizing the constitutional districts of Latvia: Vidzeme, Latgale and Courland
Die Compagnie der Schwarzen Häupter war aus der Ende des 13. Jahrhunderts tätigen Bruderschaft des Heiligen Georg hervorgegangen. Sie vereinigte junge, unverheiratete ausländische Kaufleute, die in Riga lebten, ohne das Bürgerrecht der Stadt zu besitzen.
Ein Blick über die Altstadt von Riga mit der Düna im Hintergrund. Aufgenommen von der Besucherplattform der Petrikirche.
Right behind the tree - The building of the Brotherhood of Blackheads is one of the most iconic buildings of Old Riga (Vecrīga). The tallest building is St. Peter's Church is a Lutheran church in Riga.
In June 2010, the Spruce Summer Garden Festival was held in Riga. The festival was dedicated to the 500th anniversary of the Christian tradition of installing a decorated Christmas tree.
Variously decorated Christmas trees were installed in four districts of the Old Riga. They stood until the beginning of New 2011.
Canon PowerShot G10
Taken on July, 2010
Riga, Latvia
Рейнгольд Георг Шмелинг дамы и господа. Или сказ о том как в конце XlX века построить больше сотни школ, больниц, пожарных станций, казарм и тд
С 1908 года Шмелинг стал сочетать красный кирпич с легкими оштукатуренными поверхностями. Эта стилистика не имеет прямых аналогов в истории создания художественной формы в соответствии с принципами модерна, этот красно-белый стиль — тип формального рационалистического модерна, был использован Шмелингом для зданий Рижской 2-й городской больницы на улице Пилсоню, 13 (1908—1915
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Riga was founded in 1201 and is a former Hanseatic League member. Riga's historical centre is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, noted for its Art Nouveau/Jugendstil architecture and 19th century wooden architecture.Riga was the European Capital of Culture in 2014, along with Umeå in Sweden. Riga hosted the 2006 NATO Summit, the Eurovision Song Contest 2003, the 2006 IIHF Men's World Ice Hockey Championships, 2013 World Women's Curling Championship and the 2021 IIHF World Championship. It is home to the European Union's office of European Regulators for Electronic Communications (BEREC). In 2017, it was named the European Region of Gastronomy.
In 2016, Riga received over 1.4 million visitors.The city is served by Riga International Airport, the largest and busiest airport in the Baltic states. Riga is a member of Eurocities,[the Union of the Baltic Cities (UBC) and Union of Capitals of the European Union (UCEU).