Riga Cathedral: Architectural Evolution
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Riga Cathedral: Architectural Evolution

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These reconstructions show the transformation of the Riga Cathedral from a Romanesque basilica (early 13th c.) into a Gothic-style structure (14th c.). Initiated by Bishop Albert in 1211, it became a symbol of ecclesiastical power and Riga’s integration into Western Christian Europe.