Convent Yard, Riga

Convent Yard, Riga
Convent Yard

The Convent Yard (Latvian: Konventa sēta) is situated in Riga, Latvia, and originates from the first half of the 13th century. It is some of the oldest part of Riga that has been preserved[1].

References

  1. ^ "Konventa seta (Convent Yard)". citariga.lv. http://www.citariga.lv/EN/index.php?page=303&id=1&part=14. Retrieved 2009-07-26. 
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Coordinates: 56°56′53″N 24°06′37″E / 56.9480639°N 24.1101515°E / 56.9480639; 24.1101515


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