Exhibition of Evidentiary Documents is dedicated to one of the oldest and most cherished parks in Riga – Vērmanes Garden Park. Its creation is associated with tragic events in Riga’s history; 200 years ago, in 1812, when Napoleon’s army had reached Iecava. A state of war was declared due to the fear the incident caused in Riga and it also led to the decision to burn down its suburbs. The enemy never did reach Riga, however, the cost was great, about 7000 city residents lost their home and belongings.
After the war ended in 1814, the city began to rebuild its burned down suburbs. One of the most significant goals was to make the city greener. In 1815 it was decided to reserve a site for and English Park. The city’s foreman Kristians Heinrihs Vērmanis widow Anna Ģertrūde Vērmane donated her private land and a significant amount of money to this project, therefore her name has been preserved as the park’s title. Vērmanes Garden Park grand opening to the public took place on June 8, 1817. In the beginning, the garden was 0.8 hectares and the territory included a rosary, stage, and many exotic and rare plants.
This exhibition will be open until August 31st.
The National Archives of Latvia building’s exhibition windows on Šķūņu Street 11
Ķīpsala Exhibition Center and Elektrum Olympic Sports Center
Double Coffee Opera – 12 Teātra Street
Daugava River between Lucavsala and Zaķusala with spectator seating in Lucavsala Recreation Area
River Daugava by Vanšu Bridge, City’s Yacht Club aquatorium
Riga ZOO territory
Strazdumuiža Park, Braila Street 5
Skārņu street 10/20
The Culture Palace “Ziemeļblāzma”
Lucavsala Recreation Park
Central Station Square, on “Origo Summer Stage”
Zunda garden, Durbes Street 2
Vērmanes Garden Park stage
The National Archives of Latvia building’s exhibition windows on Šķūņu Street 11
Lucavsala Recreation Area
Lucavsala Recreation Park
Ķīpsala Exhibition Center and Elektrum Olympic Sports Center
Double Coffee Opera – 12 Teātra Street
Eksporta Street, the section between Muitas and Miķeļa Street
Daugava River between Lucavsala and Zaķusala with spectator seating in Lucavsala Recreation Area
River Daugava by Vanšu Bridge, City’s Yacht Club aquatorium
Lucavsala Recreation Park, Dog Park
Esplanāde
Riga ZOO territory
Riga Dome Cathedral and Dome garden
Culture Palace “Ziemeļblāzma”
Museum of the History of Riga and Navigation
Daugava River between Akmens and Vanšu Bridge
Skārņu street 10/20
Lucavsala Recreation Area on the beach
Central Station Square, on “Origo Summer Stage”
Uzvaras Park by Hermaņa Street
Riga City Canal from Bastejkalns to the Latvian National Opera House
Spīķeru Central Square
Old Town (by Swedish Gate, Smilšu Street, Vaļņu Street, Kaļķu Street, Rīdzenes Street, Audēju Street and Bastejkalns)
Spilve Aerodrome, Daugavgrīvas Street 140
Vērmanes Garden Park stage and surrounding territory
The Reformation Square and surrounding territory by St. Peter’s Church
Culture-space “Strops. Mans Mežaparks”, on the corner of Atpūtas Alley and Janševska Prospect
Culture-space “Strops. Mans Ķengarags”, Mazjumprava Manor territory
St. Peter’s Church
11. novembra krastmala
Square by Riga Congress Hall
11. novembra krastmala
K. K. fon Stricka villa on Aristīda Briāna Street 9 and surrounding territory
Miera Street 17
Ziedonis Hall of the National Library of Latvia
11. novembra krastmala
Eduards Smiļģis Theatre Museum Garden
Lucavsala Recreation Park
The National Archives of Latvia building’s exhibition windows on Šķūņu Street 11
Lucavsala Recreation Park
Square by Riga Congress Hall
Ķīpsala Exhibition Center and Elektrum Olympic Sports Center
Lucavsala Recreation Park
Double Coffee Opera – 12 Teātra Street
Culture Palace “Ziemeļblāzma”
Daugava River between Akmens and Vanšu Bridge
River Daugava by Vanšu Bridge, City’s Yacht Club aquatorium
Lucavsala Recreation Park, Dog Park
Riga ZOO territory
K. K. fon Stricka villa on Aristīda Briāna Street 9 and surrounding territory
Skārņu street 10/20
The Reformation Square and surrounding territory by St. Peter’s Church
Central Station Square, on “Origo Summer Stage”
Vērmanes Garden Park stage and surrounding territory
Culture-space “Strops. Mans Mežaparks”, on the corner of Atpūtas Alley and Janševska Prospect
Culture-space “Strops. Mans Ķengarags”, Mazjumprava Manor territory
Ziedonis Hall of the National Library of Latvia
11. novembra krastmala
Riga City Canal by the Opera building
