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Discover Riga’s Hidden Gem: The Moscow Suburb. Behind the postcard-perfect Railway Bridge and the once most modern trade hub in Europe, the Central Market, lies Riga's lesser-known treasure—the Moscow suburb. Often overlooked, this district brims with intriguing sights and a rich history waiting to be explored. Venture into this area and you’ll find the Latvian Academy of Science, Riga's first skyscraper, towering at 65 meters. The view from the 15th floor of this Soviet-era building is simply breathtaking, offering panoramic vistas of the Old Town and the Daugava River. Nearby, the Spikieru Creative Art District transforms historic German army warehouses into vibrant concert halls, trendy restaurants, cozy cafes, and art galleries, all set within 150-year-old red brick buildings. The Moscow suburb is unique in Riga for its religious diversity, housing churches of five different denominations. Among them is Saint John’s Lutheran Church, the largest wooden building in Latvia, and the Grebenshchikova Old Believers Prayer House, the largest of its kind in the world. This area also holds a poignant history, having been a ghetto less than a century ago, with a 19th-century Jewish cemetery. Despite the worn and shabby appearance of its wooden houses, the Moscow suburb is an integral and vibrant part of Riga. Exploring this area offers a glimpse into an alternative Riga that is both beautiful and thrilling in its unique way. Embark on a journey through the Moscow forstate and uncover the captivating blend of history, culture, and modern creativity that defines this hidden gem of Riga!