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House of the Blackheads - Riga - Latvia Nikon D750 - ISO 199 - Tamron SP15-30mm lens f11 - 20mm - f/13 1/50 sec House of the Blackheads -Latvian: Melngalvju nams- is a building situated in the old town of Riga. The original building was erected during the first third of the 14th century for the Brotherhood of Blackheads. It was founded in the 13th century as a gentlemen’s club for wealthy single merchants and their journeymen. In 1477 they rented the Great Guild’s New Hall, which was housed in what is now the Blackheads House and in 1773, when the Great Guild moved premises, they bought it. The society’s members were mainly German, but there were also English, Scottish, Dutch, Swedish and Norwegian members. The society’s not so politically correct name originated from one of their patron saints; St Maurice was supposedly a black African Christian Roman commander who died as martyr after refusing to kill fellow Christians. St Maurice’s head was depicted on the Blackheads coat of arms, thus giving them their name. Unfortunately, during World War II, the building was destroyed, along with almost all of the Town Hall Square and nearby St Peter’s church tower. The remains were demolished by the Soviets in 1948. The current reconstruction was erected from 1995 to 1999 by Valērij Kargin the president of Parex Bank. The reconstruction was inspired by an engraving in the portal which read “Should you ever see me falling, raise me up, it’s your calling”. The bear depicted on the photo is one of the “United Buddy Bears” who spent the summer of 2018 in Riga. They stand together “hand in hand”, symbolising the future vision of a peaceful world. Did you know that the first documented use of a decorated tree during winter celebration was recorded in 1510 in Riga? Take a look to my story to see one of the first christmas tree decoration.
House of the Blackheads - Riga - Latvia Nikon D750 - ISO 199 - Tamron SP15-30mm lens f11 - 20mm - f/13 1/50 sec House of the Blackheads -Latvian: Melngalvju nams- is a building situated in the old town of Riga. The original building was erected during the first third of the 14th century for the Brotherhood of Blackheads. It was founded in the 13th century as a gentlemen’s club for wealthy single merchants and their journeymen. In 1477 they rented the Great Guild’s New Hall, which was housed in what is now the Blackheads House and in 1773, when the Great Guild moved premises, they bought it. The society’s members were mainly German, but there were also English, Scottish, Dutch, Swedish and Norwegian members. The society’s not so politically correct name originated from one of their patron saints; St Maurice was supposedly a black African Christian Roman commander who died as martyr after refusing to kill fellow Christians. St Maurice’s head was depicted on the Blackheads coat of arms, thus giving them their name. Unfortunately, during World War II, the building was destroyed, along with almost all of the Town Hall Square and nearby St Peter’s church tower. The remains were demolished by the Soviets in 1948. The current reconstruction was erected from 1995 to 1999 by Valērij Kargin the president of Parex Bank. The reconstruction was inspired by an engraving in the portal which read “Should you ever see me falling, raise me up, it’s your calling”. The bear depicted on the photo is one of the “United Buddy Bears” who spent the summer of 2018 in Riga. They stand together “hand in hand”, symbolising the future vision of a peaceful world. Did you know that the first documented use of a decorated tree during winter celebration was recorded in 1510 in Riga? Take a look to my story to see one of the first christmas tree decoration.
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Riga's old town is perhaps not really a hidden gem, but it's very nice to walk around in none the less (so much artdeco!)
Livu square Old Town of Riga, Latvia - June 2017

Tours & daguitstapjes

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Riga: Toegangskaartje - Huis van de Zwarte Koppen

Riga: Toegangskaartje - Huis van de Zwarte Koppen

9.0 van 10 met 6 beoordelingen
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Eten, drinken & uitgaan

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Riga: Rondleiding over traditionele gerechten op de Centrale Markt in een k...

Riga: Rondleiding over traditionele gerechten op de Centrale Markt in een k...

De activiteit duurt 2 uur
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Avontuur & buiten

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Riga: Bier of Cider fietstocht

Riga: Bier of Cider fietstocht

De activiteit duurt 1 uur
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Spa & wellness

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K5 Fytotherapie en aromatherapie met Body Sculpting-effect

K5 Fytotherapie en aromatherapie met Body Sculpting-effect

De activiteit duurt 1 uur en 25 minuten
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Cursussen & workshops

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Privéchocolademasterclass in de oude binnenstad van Riga

Privéchocolademasterclass in de oude binnenstad van Riga

De activiteit duurt 1 uur en 30 minuten
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Populaire plekken om te bezoeken

Kathedraalplein

Kathedraalplein

4,5/5(2 beoordelingen)

Je kunt meer te weten komen over de geschiedenis van Riga als je een uitstapje maakt naar Kathedraalplein. Bezoek de prachtige kathedraal en de winkels in dit culturele gebied.

Kathedraalplein
Beautiful view of riga

Kathedraal van Riga

4/5(35 beoordelingen)

Nadat je Kathedraal van Riga hebt bezocht, kun je in de omgeving van Riga nog veel meer bezienswaardigheden en attracties ontdekken. Bezoek de winkels en de prachtige kathedraal in dit culturele gebied.

Kathedraal van Riga
Town Hall featuring outdoor eating, cafe lifestyle and a square or plaza

Stadhuis

4/5(5 beoordelingen)

Stadhuis is slechts één van de vele bezienswaardigheden en attracties in Riga, dus waarom zou je niet ook wat andere plekken ontdekken tijdens je vakantie? Bezoek de prachtige kathedraal en de winkels in dit culturele gebied.

Stadhuis
Drie Gebroeders

Drie Gebroeders

4/5(29 beoordelingen)

Je kunt meer te weten komen over de geschiedenis van Riga tijdens een dagje in Drie Gebroeders. Bezoek de winkels en de prachtige kathedraal in dit culturele gebied.

Drie Gebroeders
Riga Kerstmarkt

Riga Kerstmarkt

Op vakantie in Riga kun je op zoek naar de perfecte souvenirs in Riga Kerstmarkt. Vier in dit culturele gebied vakantie om de lokale kunst en de prachtige kathedraal te ontdekken.

Riga Kerstmarkt
St. Peter\'s Church featuring a city and landscape views

Sint-Petruskerk

4/5(31 beoordelingen)

De hoogste kerk van Riga is gewijd aan de beschermheilige van de stad. Je kunt er kunst bewonderen, concerten bijwonen en genieten van een prachtig uitzicht over de hoofdstad van Letland.

Sint-Petruskerk

Beste hotelaanbiedingen in Art Nouveau Gebouwen

Wellton Riverside SPA Hotel

Wellton Riverside SPA Hotel

5 out of 5
11. Novembra Krastmala, 33 Riga
Wellton Riverside SPA Hotel
Wellton Riga Hotel & SPA

Wellton Riga Hotel & SPA

4 out of 5
Valnu street 49 Riga
Wellton Riga Hotel & SPA
Eurostars Metropole

Eurostars Metropole

4.5 out of 5
Aspazijas Boulevard 36/38 Riga
Eurostars Metropole
Konventa Sēta Hotel Keystone Collection

Konventa Sēta Hotel Keystone Collection

4 out of 5
Kaleju Str 9/11 Riga
Konventa Sēta Hotel Keystone Collection
Neiburgs Hotel

Neiburgs Hotel

4.5 out of 5
Jauniela 25/27 Riga
Neiburgs Hotel
Radisson Blu Latvija Conference & Spa Hotel, Riga

Radisson Blu Latvija Conference & Spa Hotel, Riga

4.5 out of 5
55 Elizabetes Street Riga
Radisson Blu Latvija Conference & Spa Hotel, Riga
Grand Hotel Kempinski Riga

Grand Hotel Kempinski Riga

5 out of 5
Aspazijas Boulevard 22 Riga
Grand Hotel Kempinski Riga
Pullman Riga Old Town (Renovated 2025)

Pullman Riga Old Town (Renovated 2025)

5 out of 5
24 Jekaba Street Riga
Pullman Riga Old Town (Renovated 2025)
Monte Kristo Hotel

Monte Kristo Hotel

4 out of 5
56 Kaleju street Riga
Monte Kristo Hotel
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