Riga Reformed Church (Riga)

 church, christianity, interesting place, listed building / architectural heritage

built 1727 - 1733. One more detail made this church different from others: on top of this church is not crucifix or rooster, but morning star symbol.

The Reformants' Church, which dates back to 1721-33, was designed Christopher Meinert, grandson of Christopher Haberland. Meinert came to Riga in 1721 and in 1735 became Master of the Guild. He was also involved in the renovation of the church of St Peter. One of the few Calvinist churches in Latvia, it is richly decorated with pilasters and surmounted by a little tower topped with the Morning Star. After a fire, it was rebuilt in 1805 with the church on the upper floor and the ground floor being used a warehouse. During the Soviet occupation, the building was converted into a recording studio.