Zviedru vārti
Zviedru vārti (Swedish Gate) is one of Old Town sights, located next to another one famous Riga sight Jacob's Barracks.
Swedish Gate was one of the eight gates in Riga Defensive Wall. This gate was built in 1698 making way through already built house.
All gates in Riga were opened at sunrise, and closed down at sunset.
Labels: arches, buildings, doorways, houses, sights, swedish, tunnels, vecriga
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Interesting and unusual. Thanks.
One of my favourite places in Riga :D It's very nice.
Do you have any information on why is it called 'Swedish' gate? Was it built during the Swedish rule?