Church of Luther, Riga
Church of Luther | |
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Church of Luther | |
56°55′42.98″N 24°5′13.48″E / 56.9286056°N 24.0870778°ECoordinates: 56°55′42.98″N 24°5′13.48″E / 56.9286056°N 24.0870778°E | |
Location | Riga |
Country | Latvia |
Denomination | Lutheran |
Church of Luther (Latvian: Lutera Evaņģēliski luteriskā baznīca), or Torņakalna Church (Latvian: Torņakalna baznīca) after its geographical location in Torņakalns, is a Lutheran church in Riga, the capital of Latvia. It is a parish church of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Latvia. The church is situated at the address 3/5 Torņakalna Street.[1]
It is built in the traditional neo-gothic architectural style, with soaring arches, a tall spire, and a traditional cruciform shape. It is noted for its massive iron chandeliers.[2]
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