Maskavas Forštate
Maskavas Forštate (German: Moskauer Vorstadt; English: Moscow District), also known as Maskačka is a suburb of Riga situated on the right bank of the Daugava. The neighborhood is located to the south of the old city of Riga along the road connecting Riga to Moscow, from which its name is derived.
History
The history of Maskavas Forštate district goes back to at least the 14th century, in some parts the medieval street network has been preserved.
Architecturally, the neighborhood reflects its history as an area of Russian, Belarusian and Jewish migration, especially characteristic wooden homes.
During the Nazi occupation of Riga, the neighborhood was turned into a ghetto for Jews. Today, there are memorials on the site of the synagogue and the old Jewish cemetery. Most of the prewar buildings remain standing.
Safety
Average level of criminal offences
Maskavas Forštate district has an average level of criminality along with the Centre and Old Riga. Ministry of the Interior Statistic Riga is divided into 9 districts with the following levels of criminality:
Podcasts:
