Pils skvērs
Pils laukums un skvērs (Palace square and garden) is located next to Riga Castle.
It was formed in 18th century as prestigious walking place for official parties.
In 1928 it was renamed after Janis Cakste, the first president of Latvia. During Soviet times it was named as Pioneru laukums (Pioneer square), since 1987 original name and purpose was placed back.
Nowadays it ceremonial place for dear foreign guests, like visits of other countries presidents.
Labels: castles, parks, snow, squares, trees, vecriga, winter
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