Torņakalns
Sign in to saveTorņakalns is a neighbourhood of Riga, Latvia located on the western bank of the Daugava River (neighbourhoods along this shore are collectively known as Pārdaugava). The name Torņakalns (English: Tower Hill) derives from a fortified tower built in the Middle Ages close to the Daugava River to alert the city of Riga in case of emergency and intruders about to cross the river. The tower does not stand any more.
Wikidata facts
- Area
- 3210
- Image
- Улица Баускас.jpg
Show 1 more fact
- Commons category
- Torņakalns
Sources (2)
via Wikidata · CC0
~4 min read
Article
5 sectionsContents
- Overview
- History
- Gallery
- References
- External links
Torņakalns is a neighbourhood of Riga, Latvia located on the western bank of the Daugava River (neighbourhoods along this shore are collectively known as Pārdaugava). The name Torņakalns (English: Tower Hill) derives from a fortified tower built in the Middle Ages close to the Daugava River to alert the city of Riga in case of emergency and intruders about to cross the river. The tower does not stand any more.
==Overview== Torņakalns was an early suburb of Riga, consisting largely of gardens and mansions. In contrast to the Soviet-built Zolitūde and Ziepniekkalns suburbs, there are plenty of gardens, parks, and monuments. Mārupes parks (''eng.:Mary's Creek Park) encircles the Māras dīķis (eng.:Mary's Pond), which was once dammed by a mill. The Mārupe (eng.:Mary's Creek) then continues into Arkādijas parks (eng.:Arcadian Park''), where early 20th century landscaping provides an oasis from the city.
On the map
2 mapped locations