Daugavgriva Lighthouse
By RasmaSandra
@RasmaSandra (98005)
Daytona Beach, Florida
March 17, 2026 3:55pm CST
This is a prominent landmark in Riga, Latvia. Located on the Bay of Riga at the mouth of the Daugava River, this lighthouse was constructed in 1956 and stands 35 meters tall. It serves as a crucial navigational aid for ships entering and leaving the port of Riga, reflecting the area's rich maritime history. It is the one I have seen because we lived in the capital, Riga. The lighthouse is accessible to the public, allowing visitors to explore the surrounding area, which includes scenic trails ideal for birdwatching.
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@LadyDuck (502466)
• Italy
19 Mar
@RasmaSandra - You lived in a beautiful area, I am sure you miss this place.
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@RasmaSandra (98005)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
19 Mar
@LadyDuck if I knwe half of what I know now and how I have to live I would have never left Latvia despite the pain but there was no one to advise me and my brain was on vacation,
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@RasmaSandra (98005)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
18 Mar
@LadyDuke it was in an area we could walk to from where we lived.
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@Tampa_girl7 (54715)
• United States
18 Mar
This one is more like those that I have seen.
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@RasmaSandra (98005)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
18 Mar
@Tampa_girl7 I like these more traditional ones the best,
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@DaddyEvil (174448)
• United States
18 Mar
@RasmaSandra Me, too. I'd never go up in one because I'm scared of heights but they still look cool.
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@RasmaSandra (98005)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
18 Mar
@DaddyEvil I love these kinds of classic looking lighthouses,
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@RasmaSandra (98005)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
18 Mar
@JudyEv you are right; it is ideal for a jigsaw puzzle. If you're interested I found this info online
Puzzle Garage: Features a collection of carefully selected jigsaw puzzles, including those of Latvian landmarks.
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@JudyEv (382107)
• Rockingham, Australia
19 Mar
@RasmaSandra I'll check the site out. Thanks.
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@dgobucks226 (37621)
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20 Mar
That's a beautiful lighthouse! When I went to North Carolina on vacation to Nags Head, I visited their 4 lighthouses. They are cool structures!
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@RasmaSandra (98005)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
20 Mar
@dgobucks226 I love the traditional-looking lighthouse on cliffs they look so dramatic,
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@RasmaSandra (98005)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
18 Mar
@freelancermariagrace it is very picturesque,
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@RasmaSandra (98005)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
17 Mar
@AmbiePam it was in an area we could even walk to.
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@RasmaSandra (98005)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
18 Mar
@shaggin no, it is a photo I found online. I don't remember when we went there, or if I even took any photos at that time.
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@RasmaSandra (98005)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
17 Mar
@DianneN it is in a place where you could walk along the Daugava River. When you are ready to travel I hope there is still a world to settle.
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@DianneN (254926)
• United States
17 Mar
@RasmaSandra I have been ready to travel for years, but terrorism, the pandemic, and now this stuff, I will rather be home and gardening.
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@RasmaSandra (98005)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
18 Mar
@franxav from where we lived in Latvia we had lots of opportunities to walk by the Daugava River,
@RasmaSandra (98005)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
19 Mar
@thelme55 I love these kinds of traditonal looking lighthouses
@Ineeddentures (34535)
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18 Mar
That's a fine looking lighthouse Sandra
It's quite tall
Does it have a light house keeper now or is it fully automated?
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@RasmaSandra (98005)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
18 Mar
@Ineeddentures it is automated
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