Swedish Gate - Riga, Latvia
Posted by: 
bluesnote
N 56° 57.087 E 024° 06.382
35V E 324019 N 6315706
This small gate, helped protect the city in the Dark Ages.
Waymark Code: WMKB1G
Location: Latvia
Date Posted: 03/12/2014
Views: 16
The Swedish Gate is located in the capital city of Latvia. In Latvian, the gate is called Zviedru varti. It was erected 1698 as a part of the Riga Wall to provide access to barracks outside the city wall for protection. Now, it is a tourist attraction and a short cut through the city.
The "Official Tourism" URL link to the attraction: [Web Link]
Hours of Operation:
24 hours
Admission Prices:
0
Approximate amount of time needed to fully experience the attraction: Less than 15 minutes
Transportation options to the attraction: Personal Vehicle Only
The attraction’s own URL: Not listed
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