An impressive feature of the Riga skyline since the Dark Ages, St. Peter's Church has seen a few refurbishments in its time; especially the jinxed tower which has a nasty habit of collapsing at the mere mention of fire, lightning or World War II. These days however St. Peter's is fighting fit and just to prove it you can board an elevator 70 metres up the spire for panoramic views of the city (and who said the Soviets never built anything worthwhile). It's worth poking your nose in the nave too for a glance at the Gothic interior, or better still for one of the photo exhibitions or concerts that often take place here.
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