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You cannot miss it when you are visiting Riga\u2019s Old Town \u2013 Stalin\u2019s Birthday Cake. This is what locals call the Latvian Academy of Science. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

There is a very distinct looking high riser on the edge of the suburbs of Riga. This building in the Social Classicist style was created in 1958 and stands 108 meters tall. Social Classicism is a style that was most commonly used for representative buildings in the Soviet Union during Stalin\u2019s times (1979 \u2013 1953). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Derogative terms for this style include Gingerbread Style, Stalin Gothic or Stalin Empire Style. The \u201cSeven Sisters\u201d, seven high risers in Moscow that are, amongst other things, home to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, were used as a model for Stalin\u2019s Birthday Cake. The Palace of Culture in Moscow bears great resemblance to the building in Riga. This architectural style was rarely ever used again after Stalin\u2019s death. The building was intended for the kolkhozes farmers. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Stalin\u2019s ideas for the building included a hotel, a library and conference rooms. It was supposed to serve as a venue for events for the farmers. The inauguration was to be held on Stalin\u2019s birthday. Stalin passed away before planning was concluded and his successor Chruschtschow decided that the building was better suited for scientific purposes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The building became the home of the Latvian Academy of Science. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Today, the building is called Stalin\u2019s Birthday Cake, even though he never got his birthday cake. The view from directly next to the building all the way to the top was what amazed me. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The fa\u00e7ade radiates power. I don\u2019t think the building is delicate at all, it is a solid, imposing building. But on closer observation, there are more subtle details to be discovered. Stone ornaments showing hammer and sickle as well as ears of corn are worked into the fa\u00e7ade and hint at the original purpose of the building. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Weather permitting, visitors can access the viewing platform at 65 meters. There is a sign at the front door that indicates whether a visit is possible. Unfortunately, due to strong winds and snow, there was no opportunity to climb up during our visit. In good weather, visitors can take the lift up to the 14th floor for 5\u20ac and climb up the last two floors on foot. It is open from sunrise to sunset. We have been told that the view from there is great. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Latvian Academy of Science Akad\u0113mijas
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Riga,
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