St. Maria Catholic Church
Bolderājas Sv. Marijas katoļu baznīca (St. Maria Catholic Church in Bolderaja) is one of the few churches located in the Northern part of Riga.
It was built in 1909 at the time when Bolderaja suburb became heavy industrialized area and population was rapidly increasing.
The original wooden tower was blown off during autumn storm in 1969. Tower was rebuilt from metal 2 years later.
Interesting fact is that this Christian church was built on money of Jewish manufacturer.
Labels: bolderaja, buildings, churches, jewish, neighbourhoods, religious, snow, towers, winter
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A sunny day and wonderful photo of a beautiful church! I have a church featured on my blog today too since it's the fourth Sunday of Advent! Christmas regards from EAGAN daily photo
Business is business and it often crosses religious and racial lines.
Home, sweet home :)