View of Riga from St Peter's Church Tower
Riga, Latvia.
Spectacular and amazing view of Riga from St. Peter's Church Tower. This is a must do and a best attraction in Riga.
Inside this church it's possible to buy a ticket for 9€ and by elevator you can reach the observatory at the top of the tower.
The ticket is not cheap but it's the best spot to take videos or pictures of the whole city since you have a 360° view.
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St.Peters Church tower view of Riga, Latvia
It was windy and chilly. Amazing view of Riga from above, can see for miles and miles.
St Peter's Church, and Views from the Church Tower Over Riga, Latvia - 14th January, 2014
This video features views of, within and from one of Riga Old Town's tourist attractions - St. Peter's Church. The church is a Lutheran Church, that charges 7 Euro entry for access to the whole of the church including the tower, which offers fantastic panoramic views over the city of Riga and the Dougava River. This video features views of the church exterior including the tower and clock, as well as the church interior, with the religious decor and altar, and the pews. After which the views are from the church tower balcony over the city of Riga and it's surrounding suburbs, as well as the Dougava River.
Best view of Old Town in Riga, Latvia from St. Peter's Church Tower
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St. Peter's Church Tower is where the best view of the old town is!
Entrance fee is 9 euros. There is a lift going up the viewing deck. No need to climb up the staircase. Totally worth it!
View of the City of Riga, Latvia from Saint Peter's Church Tower
Come and Join ''TheCelotajs'' and his view of the City of Riga, Latvia from Saint Peters Church Tower. As we look out across the city, we will see a great view of City of Riga. Looking northwest we first see the Daugava River, west bank of the Daugava and the Akmens ''Stone'' Bridge looking down, we can see the roof of the House of the Blackheads, part of the Occupation Museum, statue of the Latvian Red Riflemen, Latvian Technical University. Moving to the right, we will see a better view of the Technical University and the Rigas Doma City Hall. Looking out across the city and the Daugava, we can see the Swedbank Tower and the Vansu ''Cable'' Bridge. Still moving right, we can see from left to right, Saint Saviours Church, Doma Cathedral, Riga Castle, Doma Square, Mara Magdalenas Church, Saint Jacobs Cathedral. Still moving right, we see The Guilds Small and Large, Jacobs Barracks, The Latvia War Museum, and The Powder Tower. As we look far out over the city we can see the Rigas Ports. Looking down, we can see Livu Square, The building known as the Cat House because of the figure of a Cat on its roof. Looking far out across the city we can see more builds. Moving to the right more, we can see the Monument of Freedom, the Russian Orthodox Cathedral, and German Embassy. Still moving right, we can see the Latvian National Opera, and another view of the city. Looking down we can see the roof of Saint Johns Church. Moving to the right more, we can see the Riga Railway Station, its railway yard and Riga Clock Tower. In the foreground are more old buildings. Now looking south, we can see the Central Market buildings. In the foreground you can see Reformers Church. Looking to the left a bit, and located behind Central Market we can see the Academy of Science or better known as Stalin's Birthday Cake. Still looking south, you can see from left to right the Academy of Science, Central Market, Daugava River, its inlets flowing into the Daugava River, Salu ''Islands'' Bridge and Rigas Radio and Television Tower. Moving to the right again, we can see the Daugava River, Rigas Television Studio, and Rigas Radio and Television Tower. Here we can see the east half of the famous Iron Bridge, Rigas Railway Bridge crossing the Daugava. View of the center and west end of the Iron Bridge and the north end of Zakusala Island. As we looking across the Daugava River to the west bank of the Daugava River. In the foreground we see the Akmens ''Stone'' Bridge. Looking across the Daugava River and far in the background we can see Victory Monument, Looking down, we can see the Statue of Roland. Now that we have returned to our starting point, I hope you enjoyed the view of the City of Riga from Saint Peters Church Tower. Please feel free to return as many times as you like.
BRIEF HISTORY OF TOWER --
The tower, originally of wood, was rebuilt a number of times. It once collapsed in a storm, totally destroying a nearby house and killing 8 people. It then it burned down for the first time in 1721, and it is said that the Emperor Peter the Great himself helped fight the fire, and then immediately issued the orders for its reconstruction. He ordered the chief architect to sit on top of the weather vane at the completion of the work, drink a glass of wine, and throw the glass to the ground. The shattered pieces were to be counted, and the number of pieces would show how many centuries the spire would survive. The glass landed on a passing hay cart and survived, with only the stem breaking -- two pieces. Sure enough, the spire was destroyed by fire again -- two hundred years later, on Saint Peter's Day, 1941. For many years it was thought that the church was accidentally hit in the crossfire of battle; however it has since been discovered that it was deliberately set on fire by retreating Soviet troops as a propaganda move to blame the Germans for its destruction. There is now an elevator to an observation platform from which you get by far the best view of Riga City.
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View of the City of Riga from Saint Peter's Church Tower in May 2010.wmv
May 20, 2010
Riga, Latvia
Come join TheCeļotājs and the spectacular view of the City of Riga Latvia form Saint Peter's Church Tower. The tower now has an elevator installed that allows you a view of the city from a height of 72 meters or 236 ft. As you walk around the tower and look out over the city you will be able to see the old city buildings as well as new and more modern buildings. Looking northwest you will see Vanšu tilts or known as the Cable Bridge Riga Castle, Doma Cathedral, Church of Our Lady Sorrowful Church, Saint Jacob's Cathedral, the War Museum and the Power Tower. You will even have a view of Freedom Monument and the Latvia University, Saint John's Church, Central Market. If one looks closer, you can see other churches and old historical buildings located through out the city.
The view from the St. Peter's Church, Riga. Latvia
The video is recorded on 11/21/2018.
Saint Peter's Church, Riga
Pēterbaznīcas iela (Peter's church street) runs alongside the church from Skārņu iela to Kungu iela
Saint Peter's church, which is one of the best examples of Gothic architecture in the Baltic States, was first mentioned in 1209. By the 15th century, the church had been totally reconstructed and had acquired the shape we see today.
The three master builders of Saint Peter's in the early fifteenth century were Hinrik Hauerbeke and the father and son Johannes and Kersten Rumeschottel from Rostock who built the church after the design of Saint Marienkirche in their hometown.
Throughout its eight centuries of history, the church has suffered from both fires and war. During World War II, on 29 June 1941, the cathedral was the focus of a severe air bombardment, which caused the tower to collapse. During the 1970s much work was done on the building, which finally reopened in 1984.
The church was given its first tower, made of wood, in 1491. In 1666 it collapsed and was rebuilt only to be destroyed by fire the following year. In 1690, Rupert Bindenschuh rebuilt the tower to the height of 64.5 meters, which made it the highest wooden structure in Europe.
In 1721, for the sixth time in its history, lightning hit the tower and, if we are to believe the story, Tsar Peter I, who at that time was staying in Riga, helped to extinguish the fire. In 1746 the tower was again rebuilt this time by Johann Wilbern. Destroyed in Word War II, the 123 meter-high tower was rebuilt in 1973.
The three doors of the high western façade of Saint Peter's Church are decorated with sculptural monuments representing the church patrons and allegorical representations of Christian morality. They were carved in granite by Johan Daniel Schau in the years 1693 and 1694.
Riga (Latvia) St. Peter Church - Travel
Take a tour of St. Peter Church in Riga, Latvia -- part of the World's Greatest Attractions travel video series by GeoBeats.
Latvia's city of Riga is home to some truly beautiful architecture, including the Saint Peter's Church.
A 236 foot-tall, tiered steeple is the most distinctive feature of this city's iconic church.
Dating back at least 800 years, the church's first record was in documents from 1209.
Saint Peter's is a unique blend of three architectural styles: Gothic, Romanesque, and Baroque.
Though the building has had several reconstructions due to damage, it is in top form today.
Beautiful views of Riga crown the top of the steeple, which is reachable by an elevator.
Riga. View of the city from Saint Peter's Church Tower
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