Kaļķu iela
View of Kaļķu iela towards the city centre, from Brīvības bulvaris | |
| Native name | Kaļķu iela (Latvian) |
|---|---|
| Former name(s) | Kalkstraße Ļeņina iela |
| Length | 583 m (1,913 ft) |
| Location | Riga, Latvia |
| Coordinates | 56°56′55″N 24°06′30″E / 56.94861°N 24.10833°E |
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| Known for | the Anton Chekhov Russian Theatre of Riga |
Kaļķu iela (Lime Street) is a street in the medieval old town of Riga, Latvia. The street begins at the central square Rātslaukums and goes to the North East as far as the boundary of the historical centre. Brīvības iela and Brīvības bulvāris form a continuation of Kaļķu iela.