Реферат: EXCURSION IN OLD Riga
Реферат: EXCURSION IN OLD Riga
OLD RIGA
Old Riga is a pretty famous place in Europe. There are many cafes,
bars, and restaurants, with very friendly atmosphere. This small part of
the
capital of Latvia will excite you with its charm, hospitality and variety
of
entertainment.
Our excursion is based
on a famous symbol of Old Riga – Three Cocks:
St.
Peter’s Church, The Dome Church and St. Jacob’s Church.
At 10:00 our group will start our tour from The Freedom Monument.
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The
Freedom Monument shows off on Brivibas street. It was built 1931-1935. The
Monument of Liberty is an outstanding monument of history, architecture and
art. It is a testimony of love and respect of the nation towards its
Motherland and Liberty. It is an interesting fact that the monument was
built for the money donated by people. |
Now we are moving forward to the
first cock on Skarnu
street 19 – St. Peter’s Church.
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Peter’s Church was first mentioned in 1209. From the very beginning it was
considered to be the church of Riga’s burgers. The height of the church
tower and the original view has changed many times; it burnt in fire many times,
but was always renovated. The present steeple of the church was renovated in
1971. |
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After lifting up and observing the view
from this highest place of Old Riga, our group is going to our next aim, the
second cock-The
Dome Church on Dome Square 1.
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The foundation stone of the church was laid in 1211; the
church was originally a wooden building.
Riga's first Dome was burnt down in 1215. Due to shortage of well-processed
building stone,
already in the 20-s of the 13-th century those, who built the church,
resorted to brick construction.
The church was reconstructed and restored many times. In 1776 the spire of
the church acquired its
present baroque design. In 1883-1884 in the Dome church there was erected the
organ the pride of
Riga's dwellers, which was the world's biggest at the moment of erection.
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| The Riga Castle (Pils square 3). The former fortress of
Livonian order’s grandmaster was started to be built in 1330. In 1484 the
castle was destroyed, since then the original view of the castle has been
changed several times. |
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After
several reconstructions the castle lost its medieval character to a
considerable extent. In the times of Latvian independent State the castle was
transformed into the State president’s residence and representation building.
In 1938 the Three Star tower was erected in accordance with architect E.
Laube’s project. |
Our next stop is the Riga Castle,
the Latvian President’s residence.
After that we are going to see the
building that will make you smile - Maza Pils street 17; 19; 21.
| Three medieval dwelling houses. The oldest building is by number 17,
it was built between 15-16 centuries, and it is considered the oldest
dwelling house in Riga, remaining intact to the present day. After World War
II the houses were restored and named ‘’Three Brothers’’. |
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Not far from that place is our last required observing object –
third Cock – St. Jacob’s Church witch was first mentioned in 1226.
Altar part is all what was preserved from the original building in quite a
good state. In the 15-th century the church was reconstructed to a
considerable extent. In 1480 the church obtained the clock-chime. To hear it
better the clock-chime was placed in church’s middle part outside the spire
covered by a small roof. The church acquired its present view after
reconstruction in 1756. |
At 15:00 we will have an Italian dinner at restaurant
“Monterosso”.
We hope
you are enjoying pastime
in Riga.
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