The cultural event Night of Churches invites everyone to discover the cultural and spiritual heritage of churches in Riga and Latvia.
Almost two hundred churches in all regions of Latvia – Riga, Kurzeme, Zemgale, Vidzeme and Latgale – including more than 40 churches from Riga will participate and open their doors from 10:00, but form 18:00 until 24:00 a variety of activities will be held in the churches: guided tours on church history, special programs for children, vocal and instrumental concerts alongside silent and meditative contemplation.
The inspiration to organize this event came from Austria where it has already been held for more than a decade. This will be the 12th year this event will take place in Latvia. The event is supported by the leaders of the largest Christian denominations in Latvia, and organised by inter-confessional group of like-minded individuals – the foundation Baznīcu Nakts Fonds.