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Latvian Academy of Sciences

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.

Address
Akademijas laukums 1
Hours
Balcony open May-Sep: daily 09:00-20:00
Price
Entry to the 17th-floor terrace: €6 (cash only)

Listing from Wikivoyage: Riga/Centrs, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Updated 28 Sept 2026. Something wrong? Tell us.