Jesus Church

Built in 1953, this building is often called "Stalin's Birthday Cake" because of its austere yet ornamented design. The 17th-floor balcony is open to visitors.

Latvian Academy of Sciences

Russian Orthodox Church of the Annunciation

The only synagogue that survived through World War II. Built in 1889, partially restored after the war and converted into a residential building.

Old New Synagogue

Mostly in ruins since the Germans burned it down on July 4, 1941 with 600 people locked inside. There is a memorial to 400 Latvians who saved Jews during the Holocaust.

Choral Great Synagogue