Riga Cathedral

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The cathedral with Riga Castle and Daugava river in the background
The cathedral with Riga Castle and Daugava river in the background

Riga Cathedral (Latvian: Rīgas Doms) is the Protestant Cathedral in Riga, Latvia. Built near the Daugava river in 1211 by Albrecht von Buxthoeven, it is considered the largest medieval church in the Baltic states.

Built in the beginning of 13th century, it was modified several times along its history. David Caspari was rector of the cathedral's school in the late 17th century. His son Georg Caspari also served at the cathedral.

[edit] Pipe Organ

The organ in Riga Cathedral was built by the company E. F. Walcker & Sons in 1882-83, and it was inaugurated on January 31th, 1884. The organ has 4 manual keyboards and a pedalboard. It plays 116 voices, 124 stops, 144 ranks, and 6718 pipes. It includes 18 combinations and General Crescendo. [1]

[edit] References

  1. ^ Magle, Frederik. The Walcker Organ in Riga Cathedral. Retrieved on 2007-07-11.

[edit] External links


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Coordinates: 56°56′57″N, 24°6′16″E

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