The Dome Cathedral seen from the historical old town in Riga, Latvia
Riga Cathedral (Latvian: Rigas Doms) is the Protestant Cathedral in Riga, Latvia. Built near the Daugava River in 1211 by Albert of Riga, 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. It is often known in English as the Dome Cathedral, although it has no dome. The nickname comes from the Latvian and German words Dom(s) meaning "cathedral". Certainly one of the most recognizable landmarks in Latvia, the Cathedral is featured in or the subject of paintings, photographs and television travelogues. The organ of the Riga Cathedral was built by the company Walcker & Sons in 1882-83, and it was inaugurated on 31 January 1884. The organ has 4 manual keyboards and a pedalboard. It plays 116 voices, 124 stops, 144 ranks, and 6,718 pipes. It includes 18 combinations and General Crescendo.
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Location: Dome Cathedral, Dome Square, Riga, Latvia, Baltic Region, Northern Europe, Europe
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