St. Peter's Church

St. Peter's Church (Latvian: Svētā Pētera Baznīca) is a Lutheran church located in the old Hanseatic town of Rīga, Latvia. Built in 1209, it is the oldest stone church in the country. This Roman-style church is 114.3 feet (34.8 m) long and 87.6 feet (26.7 m) wide, featuring a single tower over half its length. Inside the church, there are wall paintings, some dating back to the 15th century, and a font from 1584. There is also a wooden pulpit dating back to 1681. St. Peter's Church is Rīga's second oldest church, and it is still an active place of worship. It is popularly visited due to its rich history and interesting decoration.