Which one to choose in Riga
Two churches in Riga. St. James’s Cathedral, Riga has no online ticket listed; St. Peter’s Church, Riga has no online ticket listed. The table and the two notes below put them side by side; the full pages have what to see, the ticket and the timing for each.
Riga, Latvia
Saint James's Cathedral stands on a street near the Latvian Parliament in Riga's Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and entry is free. It is the Catholic cathedral of Riga, although it is smaller and less visited than the Lutheran Riga Cathedral on Dome Square nearby. Walking tours of the Old Town usually pass it along with the Three Brothers houses, the Swedish Gate, the House of the Blackheads, Saint Peter's Church and the Riga Castle.
Riga, Latvia
Saint Peter's Church stands in the heart of Riga's Old Town, near the Town Hall Square and the House of the Blackheads, and it is known for its tall spire and the viewing platform, reached by lift, which gives a panoramic view of the Old Town, the Daugava river and the city. The church is used as a museum and exhibition hall, and entry is ticketed, with the lift included or charged separately.
| St. James’s Cathedral, Riga | St. Peter’s Church, Riga | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Cathedral | Church |
| Height | 86 m | 123.3 m |
| Opened | 1201 | 1201 |
| Tickets and tours on GetYourGuide | none listed | none listed |
| Official website | yes | yes |