DISCOVER NEIGHBORHOOD OF

ĀGENSKALNS

DISCOVER NEIGHBORHOOD OF

ĀGENSKALNS

"The neighborhood of Agenskalns is located on the left side of River Daugava between Kalnciema Street and Riga-Jurmala railway. Agenskalns is best known for its extensive architecture and landscaped parks, ponds, and waterfront of the river Daugava. Of course, nowadays Agenskalns is facing rapid transformation."

The neighborhood of Agenskalns is located on the left side of River Daugava between Kalnciema Street and Riga-Jurmala railway. Agenskalns is best known for its extensive architecture and landscaped parks, ponds, and waterfront of the river Daugava. Of course, nowadays Agenskalns is facing rapid transformation.

AGENSKALNS NEIGHBORHOOD

The neighborhood with rich architectural roots is a great place to buy an apartment in existing residential apartment buildings as well as in new developments. One of the most important architectural additions to the neighborhood is the National Library - the Castle of Light.

This project is one of greatest cultural achievements of the 21st century in Latvia. Do not forget about - Agenskalns Market. The market has a landmark status and it is the third largest market of Riga. The construction of the market began more than 100 years ago!

St. Martin's Evangelic Lutheran Church

ACCESSIBILITY

Although Agenskalns seems to be far away from the city center, the commute is comfortable and fast. The accessibility of the neighborhood is convenient for all parts of Riga. The flow of public transport is satisfactory for people who live and work in the neighborhood.

The traffic is not as intense as in the city center and other neighborhoods in Riga. You can enjoy the low-key atmosphere in nearby parks and in green recreation areas. The main transport hub of the neighborhood is Kalnciema Street and Raņķa dam.

ACCESSIBILITY

Akmens bridge - Access to the neighborhood

Kuģu street

View of Agenskalns from Akmens bridge

Bāriņu Street

Tram line on Slokas street

Agensklans neighborhood map

Vanšu bridge - Access to the neighborhood

PUBLIC TRANSPORT

Bus

3, 4, 4z, 7, 8, 21, 22,

25, 30, 32, 35, 38, 39,

43, 46, 54, 55, 56

Tram

1, 2,

4, 5,

Trolley

5, 9,

12,

Minibus

222, 238,

244, 263,

270, 271

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PUBLIC TRANSPORT

Bus

3, 4, 4z, 7, 8, 21, 22,

25, 30, 32, 35, 38, 39,

43, 46, 54, 55, 56

Tram

1, 2,

4, 5,

Trolley

5, 9,

12,

Minibus

222, 238,

244, 263,

270, 271

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COMMUNITY LIFESTYLE

Beyond public green space, the residents of Agenskalns prefer a more relaxed lifestyle. The neighborhood also is a host for one of the best educational institutions in Latvia: several faculties of Riga Technical University (RTU), RISEBA University of Business, Arts and Technology and much more! With universities and active communities surrounding your apartment, you will notice people jogging in the parks or just walking their pets.

You cannot imagine Agenskalns without its most famous community - Kalnciema Quarter. The Kalnciema Quarter is the long-needed Renaissance not only in the neighborhood of Agenskalns but for the whole city of Riga.

Beautiful streets of Agenskalns

In the neighborhood, we can actually see that a strong and creative community is the key to success for improving the neighborhood. Additionally, Agenskalns has that hipster vibe which makes it, even more, friendlier and pleasurable for daily life. Can it get any better than this? Try to find it out on your own in the neighborhood of Agensklans!

Beautiful streets of Agenskalns

COMMUNITY LIFESTYLE

Agenskalns is a home to very active people

COMMUNITY FACTOR

#Kalnciema Quarter #Hipster #Cool community #Latvian traditions #Wooden Architecture #Good Schools #Place for inspiration #Creativity #Artistic #Powerful #Waterfront #Place for Knowledge #Universities #Castle of Light #Many Face #Students #Families #Culture #Hidden Pearl #Market #Old School #Green #Mountains #Market #Fresh #Happy #RTU #RISEBA #StudyHard

COMMUNITY FACTOR
#Kalnciema Quarter #Hipster #Cool community #Latvian traditions #Wooden Architecture #Good Schools #Place for inspiration #Creativity #Artistic #Powerful #Waterfront #Place for Knowledge #Universities #Castle of Light #Many Face #Students #Families #Culture #Hidden Pearl #Market #Old School #Green #Mountains #Market #Fresh #Happy #RTU #RISEBA #StudyHard

Active community in Agenskalns

Kalnciema Quarter

Windows to history in Agenskalns

Kalnciema iela (Kalnciema Street)

Building of Latvian National Archive on Slokas street 16

It's all about symbols and details in Āgenskalns

Kalnciema Quarter is a creative and artistic area

More and more people would like to live in Āgenskalns

Red brick building in Āgenskalns

Slokas street

The charisma of Kalnciema Quarter and Agenskalns neighborhood

Beautiful colours of Āgenskalns

Wooden Gates

Pre War wooden buildings

Āgenskalns is one of the greenest neighborhoods in Riga

Kalnciema Quarter - a place for market and other activities

Beautiful wooden architecture of Āgenskalns

Beginning of Kalnciema street

The Real Estate Market

If you are looking for a beautiful and green environment with a positive vibe, Agenskalns could be the right place to buy or rent your new home. With easy access to rest of Riga, Agenskalns offer a variety of properties: prewar buildings made out of wood, low rise, and mid-rise apartment buildings as well as new developments.

Āgenskalns is offering plenty of green spaces and parks with beautiful views. Great for chilling out with your friends or long walks with your family. The view of adjacent territory of National Library or so called "Castle of Light". A great place to read a book or to study. Also, this building is well know for important meetings for political organisations, country leaders and international conferences.

The Real Estate Market

Soviet-era residential apartments

Multi-residential housing

Would you call Agenskalns your home? - Yes!

Neighborhood is a historic treasure and Agenskalns is becoming more popular among locals and foreign students. In recent years several new cafés and bars have been established in this area. Agenskalns is one of the best areas to live if you are a student!

Neighborhood is a historic treasure and Agenskalns is becoming more popular among locals and foreign students. In recent years several new cafés and bars have been established in this area. Agenskalns is one of the best areas to live if you are a student!

Āgenskalns Market

Market Area

The Agenskalns market is largest and oldest market on the left side of Riga (Pārdaugava). Market covers an area of 8300 square meters. There are 219 trade places. You can access market area the whole year. Additionally, in autumn, spring and summer it’s possible to get various berries, vegetables, fruit and other healthy treats.

Pre-war low rises in Agenskalns

People, especially the youth, say that the Agenskalns is more exciting than many other neighborhoods on the right side of Riga. Regarding the architecture of Agenskalns is a truly diverse neighborhood. There are high-rise buildings, low rises, pre-war and post-war buildings. Cobbled streets with wooden buildings in some places will remind you about pre-war Latvia.

Pre-war brick residential building

Starting from the 19th century, Agenskalns experienced a rapid change in housing development. Wooden housing developments were supplemented with the construction of multi-storey brick buildings. The neighborhood faced its second large transformation in Soviet-era from 1960s to 1980s, when several multi-residential block houses were built.

Pre-war low rises in Agenskalns

People, especially the youth, say that the Āgenskalns is more exciting than many other neighborhoods on the right side of Riga. Regarding the architecture of Agenskalns is a truly diverse neighborhood. There are high-rise buildings, low rises, pre-war and post-war buildings. Cobbled streets with wooden buildings in some places will remind you about pre-war Latvia.

Pre-war brick residential building

It's a lovely neighborhood, where you can enjoy a life filled with joy and happiness. If you don't want to live in a typical residential neighborhood then Agenskalns is the right place. A neighborhood for artists and hipsters!

It's a lovely neighborhood, where you can enjoy a life filled with joy and happiness. If you don't want to live in a typical residential neighborhood then Agenskalns is the right place. A neighborhood for artists and hipsters!

One of the best neighborhoods to live in Riga

Plenty of green zones in this neighborhood

Nometņu Street has many beautiful buildings

Neighborhood is situated near to RTU and RISEBA

100 years of architecture in 1 picture

HOME VALUE

AGENSKALNS ↑

From bustling market, education institutions to a powerhouse of Riga's creative communities Agenskalns is coming back in style. New projects are being developed and prices are growing steadily.

NEIGHBORHOOD FOR

FAMILY | LEISURE | STUDIES

Agenskalns definitely is a neighborhood for students, hipsters, young families and people who love creativity. You can enjoy an artistic vibe and a sophisticated mix of business, fashion, and culture in general.

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A place for creativity and happy people - Agenskalns

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