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Twin Water Towers on Mazā Matīsa iela

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Twin Water Towers on Mazā Matīsa iela

Located at the crossing of three railway lines (Mazā Matīsa iela), they are known among locals as Anna and Zhanna (Ann and Joan). Legend has it that Anna was a skilled quack in medieval Riga. She was accused in being a witch and burnt to death. This triggered her sister Zhanna to commit suicide. The

ir ashes were brought to a place that was considered wicked, which is exactly the triangle between the railway lines where the water towers are located. This place is indeed quite strange and renowned for its remoteness dominated by a huge cemetery and a prison. The water towers from 1885-87 are very pretty, though, and seen from afar.

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