Vecrīga
Vecrīga | |
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Neighbourhood of Riga | |
| Vecpilsēta | |
The Old Town of Riga | |
Location of Vecpilsēta in Riga | |
| Country | Latvia |
| City | Riga |
| District | Central District |
| Area | |
• Total | 0.944 km2 (0.364 sq mi) |
| Population (2024) | |
• Total | 2,140 |
| • Density | 2,300/km2 (5,900/sq mi) |
| Website | apkaimes.lv |
| Official name | Historic Centre of Riga |
| Type | Cultural |
| Criteria | ii, i |
| Designated | 1997 |
| Reference no. | |
| UNESCO region | Europe |
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Vecrīga ("Old Riga") is the historical center and a neighbourhood (as Vecpilsēta) of Riga, Latvia, located in the Central District on the east side of Daugava River. Vecrīga is famous for its old churches and cathedrals, such as Riga Cathedral, St. James's Cathedral and St. Peter's Church.