| Coordinates: | 56°57'47,64'' Z
24°05'55,94'' A
Google Maps (localisation not exact, possible mistake up to 150 metres) |
| No: | 210 (list of all monuments) |
| Category: | Palaces and manor houses |
| Address: | Riga, Petersala-Andrejsala, in Viesturdarzs garden, next to Eksporta Street |
| Year of construction: | Approximately in 1721 |
| Architectural style: | Barocco |
| Condition: | Does not exist |
| Value: | Architecture |
Viesturdarzs garden (then - Keizardarzs - Garden of Emperor) was set up in 1721 after the decree of the Emperor of Russia Peter I. It was arranged in Gustavsala island (now - Petersala, mainland) and was the first public garden in Riga.
In the beautiful garden, closer to present-day Eksporta Street there was built summer palace of Peter I - light Barocco style building. In front of it there was a basin with fountains. Later this building served as a summer residence of governor general and finally was dismantled in 1770.
Images
Design of the summer palace of Peter I.
References
- Rīgas ielas, enciklopēdija, 3.sējums, Rīga, 2009.g., p.160.