- The Swedish Gate (Latvian: Zviedru vārti) is situated in Riga, Latvia, and was erected 1698 as a part of the Riga Wall to provide access to barracks outside the...
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- Photo and description. The Swedish Gate is a cultural monument, an architectural complex located in several houses on Torna Street in Riga in Latvia.
- The cobbled 13th-century market Riga Town Hall Square is within easy walking distance of Swedish Gate Hotel apartment, while Livu square is situated nearby.
- The Swedish Gate was added to the city`s old fortification wall in 1698 to celebrate the Scandinavian occupation of Riga.
- Continuing your walk, pass by Riga Castle, Riga Cathedral, the Old City Wall and Swedish Gate, the Powder Tower, and even the Art Nouveau Cat House.
- The Swedish gate was built in the building of the street as medieval Riga towers – the Tower Jurgen, in the documents was first mentioned in 1350.
- Gate in Riga, Latvia. View of the Swedish Gate. ... They are located on Torņa street 11 (Torņa iela 11).[1]. Kurt Wallander visits the site in the novel Dogs of Riga.
- Latvia Vidzeme Riga Swedish Gate. ... Swedish Gate. Local name: Zviedru vārti. One of the few remnants of Riga's medieval fortifications.