Riga Circus

Riga Circus was opened in 1888 and since then it has given regular performances. Time passes by, but circus atmosphere remains the same. The specific scent embraces the spectator, the lights are switched off, and the show under the floodlights can begin. Appearing in the ring are acrobats, rope dancers, trained animals and clowns. The building itself is a remarkable historic monument.

Riga Circus presented its first show on 29 December 1888. However, the building was publicly much discussed long before its opening as it featured railway metals (rails) in the construction. The director Alberts Salamonskis and architect Jānis Fridrihs Baumanis had created a unique building with a visually light, yet enormously durable dome. Salmanovskis is also behind circus buildings in Moscow and Berlin.

During many decades, the edifice underwent reconstruction, yet the basic principles have been preserved. 1n 1940 the circus was named The State Circus of the Latvian Soviet Socialist Republic.

In 2003 Riga Circus building was listed among the architectural monuments of national importance. The research carried out confirms that the quality of rails is good and the old circus will be operational for many years.

Performances in Riga Circus are all year round, though traditionally the winter season is the most important. Shows feature local artists and guest performers from various countries. On the bill - also concerts and film screenings.

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Address:	Merķeļa iela 4
Phone:	+371 67213479
E-mail:	cirks@cirks.lv
www:	http://www.cirks.lv

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2012-06-05; 2012-07-10; [..]
Circus Summer Shows
2012-07-06; 2012-07-07; [..]
Circus festival „World Full of Wonder 2012”