The ruins of St. George Church in Salaspils, Latvia

The ancient altar St. George Church reflects the features of the Romanesque and Gothic styles. It was founded in the 14th century and has been at the center of the religious, military and social life of Salaspils for several centuries.

The church suffered a lot during the WWII and was heavily looted and destroyed in the post-war years. The ruins of the church were blown up in the 70s, during the construction of the Riga hydroelectric power station.

Nowadays, the remnants of the church can be explored on the edge of the reservoir of the Riga hydroelectric power station, near the dam and the promenade, which is a favorite place for recreation in Salaspils.