St. James's Cathedral

Riga, Latvia

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The interior is normally open, possibly ticketed.

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St. James's Cathedral in Riga, Latvia, is the Roman Catholic cathedral dedicated to Saint James the Greater. Built beginning in 1201 in Romanesque style from brick, the structure rises 86 meters and stands as a national architectural monument of Latvia. Located in the heart of Old Riga—a UNESCO World Heritage Site—the cathedral sits directly opposite the House of the Livonian Noble Corporation, the historical seat of Latvia's parliament, the Saeima. The building's enduring presence reflects both medieval ecclesiastical tradition and the city's layered architectural heritage.