Statue of Roland, Riga
St Roland is considered to be the patron saint of Riga.
St Roland is considered to be the patron saint of Riga. The original Statue of Roland in Rātslaukums was made in 1897, but removed by the Soviets in 1945. The current statue is a replacement made in 2000.
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About Statue of Roland
Ratslaukums, Rīga, LV-1000, Latvia
Statue of Roland and Nearby Sights on Map
Riga Town Square
Riga Town Hall
Pretty to look at, but not open for visitors
Museum of the Occupation of Latvia
This noticeable and austere black building is clearly out-of-place
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Museum of the Barricades of 1991
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Mentzendorff House
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Museum of the History of Riga and Navigation
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St. Peter's Church
St
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Dating to 1207, it is one of Riga's symbols
The Large Guild
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