THE SOUL OF RIGA
White Tower — Riga Castle
History and Facts
Riga Castle was founded in 1330 as a fortress of the Livonian Order and has been rebuilt and expanded many times, especially in the 15th–16th centuries. Today it is the official residence of the President of Latvia and one of Old Riga’s oldest fortification complexes, also housing important museums.

Interesting Fact
The White Tower is one of the castle’s best-known features. Despite wars and fires, it has preserved its historic outline and remains a striking part of Riga’s riverside skyline.

Author’s Note
I chose this angle to emphasize the play of shadow and light — the white castle wall glows like a symbol against the darkened sky.

Jānis Kaugurs 2017. SIA CAPTURE DESIGN

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