The Ruins of St. George Church

The pieces of the old altar of St. George church existed from the beginning of the 14th to the middle of the 20th century. It is the nearest 14th century architectural heritage to Riga with signs of the Romantic and Gothic style (remains of the gothic window frames, niches, and others). For several centuries, the church was the religious and social life centre of Salaspils. It has also lived through various acts of warfare throughout different time periods. The church may be used as a reference point when searching for the inundated cultural and historical heritage of Salaspils on the map.
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The ancient altar St. George Church reflects the features of the Romanesque and Gothic styles. It was founded in the 14th century and has been at the center of the religious, military and social life of Salaspils for several centuries.

The church suffered a lot during the WWII and was heavily looted and destroyed in the post-war years. The ruins of the church were blown up in the 70s, during the construction of the Riga hydroelectric power station.

Nowadays, the remnants of the church can be explored on the edge of the reservoir of the Riga hydroelectric power station, near the dam and the promenade, which is a favorite place for recreation in Salaspils.
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