Dome Square and St. Peter’s Church Tower / Doma laukums un Sv. Pētera baznīcas tornis / Домская площадь и шпиль церкви Святого Петра
THE SOUL OF RIGA
Dome Square and St. Peter’s Church Tower
History & Facts
Dome Square is the largest square in Riga’s Old Town, created in the 19th century after demolishing medieval buildings. It is surrounded by cafés, historic houses, and museums, while the St. Peter’s Church tower (123 m) rises in the background as one of the city’s oldest and most iconic landmarks.

Interesting
The tower of St. Peter’s Church has been rebuilt several times, most recently after World War II, when the original wooden structure was replaced by a steel one. It remains one of the tallest wooden/metal towers in Europe.

Author’s Note
I wanted to capture the contrast between the lively everyday life of the square and the timeless presence of the church spire rising above it all.

Jānis Kaugurs 2017. SIA CAPTURE DESIGN

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