Old photos of Riga
40 photographs of Riga, from 1900 to 2025 — each pinned to the exact place it was taken.
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What the photos show
The 40 photographs of Riga on PlaceWas span 7 decades, from 1900 to 2025. 9 of them were taken before 1980; the other 31 are recent views of the same streets and landmarks.5 spots were photographed more than once, so you can compare the same street, square or building across the years.35 of the photos carry a written caption explaining what is in the frame. Every picture is pinned to the place it was taken, so the map below shows where the photographers stood.
Places in Riga through time
Spots photographed more than once — compare the same place across the years.
Stories from Riga
What contributors wrote about these photographs.
1900s · 3 photos
1910s · 3 photos
1930s · 2 photos
1940s · 1 photo
2000s · 3 photos
2010s · 24 photos
· showing 12, all 24 on the map ↗
2020s · 4 photos
