The Latvian Music Academy of Jāzeps Vītols
Education, Accessible, Accessible to parents with baby-strollers, Accessible toilet, Parking lot for handicaps
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The 20 of august 1919 saw the establishment of two academies of the fine arts, as then Prime Minister Kārlis Ulmanis appointed professor Jāzeps Vītols to head the Latvian Conservatoire, before elevating the painter and academician Vilhelms Purvītis to chair the Academy of Art. A curious twist of fortume later endowed the Conservatoire with the building at Kr.Barona street1. Having been renamed the J. Vītols Latvian Music Academy in 1991, the conservatoire today primarily specializes in musicianship, pedagogy, musicology , acoustic design and research, educating approximately 600 students, of both Latvian and international origin. Wheelchair entry impossible from K.Barona street, as a staircase blocks it off completely. However, the side door from Merķela street, walking along the Latvian Society building, IS accessible, though nowhere indicated. The building has wide corridors, an elevator, as well as a toilet for invalids. To enter the academy from the courtyard, call 28617909 at the door. Parking lot for invalids located in the back yard.
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The 20 of august 1919 saw the establishment of two academies of the fine arts, as then Prime Minister Kārlis Ulmanis appointed professor Jāzeps Vītols to head the Latvian Conservatoire, before elevating the painter and academician Vilhelms Purvītis to chair the Academy of Art. A curious twist of fortume later endowed the Conservatoire with the building at Kr.Barona street1. Having been renamed the J. Vītols Latvian Music Academy in 1991, the conservatoire today primarily specializes in musicianship, pedagogy, musicology , acoustic design and research, educating approximately 600 students, of both Latvian and international origin. Wheelchair entry impossible from K.Barona street, as a staircase blocks it off completely. However, the side door from Merķela street, walking along the Latvian Society building, IS accessible, though nowhere indicated. The building has wide corridors, an elevator, as well as a toilet for invalids. To enter the academy from the courtyard, call 28617909 at the door. Parking lot for invalids located in the back yard.
Accessibility
Facilities
6 Photos





